WHAT’S THAT SMELL?
COMBAT BAD BREATH THE NATURAL WAY
Persistent bad breath, also known as halitosis, is caused by the interaction of oral bacteria with processed sugars and starches. This chemical process results in an unpleasant odor. Mouthwash, gum, mints, and sprays always have your back when it comes to freshening your breath, but there are many holistic and natural ways to cure chronic bad breath. Drink your water. Did you know that the most common cause of dry mouth is dehydration? Bacteria can accumulate when there is insufficient saliva to wash food particles and debris from your mouth. Be sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and keep halitosis under control! Give green tea a try. Green tea contains many beneficial antioxidants, such as epigallocatechin-3- gallate (EGCG). EGCG is known to have
a microbial effect on our gum tissues, which targets Porphyromonas gingivalis (P.gingivalis), a bacteria that can lead to infection and bad breath. Snack on yogurt. The probiotics within many yogurts can aid in reducing the harmful bacteria within your mouth, combating foul breath. While all types of yogurt contain probiotics, yogurt with active probiotic cultures will be the most effective for achieving the best results. Boost your vitamin C levels. Oranges aren’t just a healthy snack! The high levels of vitamin C found in oranges are believed to increase saliva production, which can help prevent dry mouth, bacteria, and halitosis. As another perk, bacteria do not like acidic environments, and oranges are highly acidic!
Rinse with baking soda and water. Swishing water and readily available baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, in your mouth can effectively reduce and/or kill the bacteria contributing to bad breath. Bad breath is never welcome! If you are ever worried about the freshness of your breath, give one or two of these natural at-home remedies a try — what do you have to lose?
DO YOU SUFFER FROM HEADACHES? Try These Natural Techniques for Relief!
Finding natural ways to treat the pain can feel impossible if you suffer from headaches, and more often than not, people believe painkillers are their only option for relief. However, these medications only provide temporary comfort and can lead to harmful side effects. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from headaches, you’ll be relieved to learn that there are completely natural ways to find relief from your headaches using your own body! You can quickly relieve headaches without the dangers of pain medication by using your body’s acupoints, or specific areas of your body that promote muscle relaxation and blood flow.
of your head. These are the small dips where your bony skull connects with the muscles in your neck. There is one on the left and one on the right. • Apply light to moderate pressure to these “ditches” and rub your thumbs in small circles. You may feel some tenderness or tension in this spot, which is completely normal. • Continue rubbing and applying pressure until you feel relief! Acupoints in the Space Between Your Thumb and Index Finger Commonly known as “the pain killer button,” this acupoint is an excellent way to relieve any pain in the body, including headaches, body aches, facial pain, neck pain, and abdominal pain.
Here are step-by-step directions to help you utilize those points and kick headaches to the curb.
Directions: •
Acupoints at the Base of Your Skull and Neck There are two acupoints at the bony base of your skull, on the right and left sides, where the head meets the neck. Applying pressure to these points will help relieve headaches, neck pain, and sinus congestion too. Directions: • Lace your fingers together behind your head so your thumbs point down towards the floor. • Move your clasped hands down with your thumbs running along your skull until they feel the slight dips or “ditches” at the base
Turn your hand so the palm is facing down
• Find the “web” of skin between your thumb and index finger, particularly the thicker part near the conjunction of your thumb and index finger. • Press down on this point with the thumb of your opposite hand. You can also pinch it using the index finger of your other hand as if grabbing a card. • Hold with mild to moderate pressure for 60 seconds, and repeat two or three times on each hand.
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