Dry Mouth

What are different home remedies for bad breath? – Part 1

Introduction
- Bad breath is an embarrassing problem.
- An unusual breath odor may be a sign of illness.
- bad breath is medically termed halitosis.
- It is usually related to poor oral hygiene or poor digestion, sometimes both.

The illness includes:
- a herpes infection of the mouth,
- diabetes,
- postnasal drip,
- tonsillitis,
- sinusitis,
- dental infection,
- strep throat,
- liver or kidney failure,
- a lung abscess.

Causes of Bad Breath
- Food, particularly those high in protein
- Not eating breakfast
- Smoking
- Antihistamines and other drugs or medications
- Sinus problems
- Mouth sores
- Tooth infections or gum disease (gingivitis)
- Stress
- Dehydration
- Significant talking
- Zinc deficiency
- Gastrointestinal disorders (indigestion or stomach problems)
- Serious illnesses such as cancer, tuberculosis, or syphillis

Home Remedies for Bad Breath
- Take an acidophilus and bifid bacteria supplement daily.
- This establishes and maintains favorable intestinal flora and healthy digestion.
- If you are allergic to milk, select a dairy-free product.
- Chlorophyll tablets help freshen the breath.
- This is because they have a cleansing effect in the intestines.
- Take a chlorophyll supplement, after each meal and again at bedtime.
- Try supplementing your diet with digestive enzymes.
- There are a number of over-the-counter products available that use natural enzymes—bromelain (from pineapple) or papain (from papaya)
- Follow the dosage directions on the product label.
- To strengthen the gastrointestinal tract, try taking duodenal extract with vitamin A.
- Choose an herbal-based toothpaste or tooth powder formulated without sugar.
- Merfluan is a baking-soda-based tooth powder that is very popular in Europe.
- It comes in several different flavors.
- The Chinese patent medicine is a cabbage extract that helps to heal and strengthen the stomach lining.
- If bad breath originates from compromised stomach function, consider trying Fare You.
- Follow the dosage directions on the product label.
- Chew on a small sprig of parsley to freshen your breath.
- Parsley is rich in the natural deodorizer chlorophyll
- It also sweetens the digestive tract.
- If bad breath is accompanied by upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation, or a lot of burping then sipping a cup of peppermint tea after meals should help to ease digestion.
- Try taking a cup of ginger tea twice a day, with meals, to enhance digestion.
- Make a find powder of clove ,ginger and boil it in water to one and half and take this liquid five times every day for gargling
- Apple Cider Vinegar has recently been used as an effective mouthwash.
- Simply dilute 1/2 tablespoon of the vinegar into a glass of water and gargle it in your mouth for 10 seconds at a time.

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How to reduce nasal congestion during common cold?

Nasal congestion is the blockage of the nasal passages. This congestion is usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels.

- Nasal congestion can range from a mild annoyance to a life-threatening condition.
- Nasal congestion in an infant can interfere with breastfeeding in the first few months of life.
- It can cause life-threatening respiratory distress.
- Nasal congestion in older children and adolescents can cause other difficulties.
- Nasal congestion can interfere with the ears, hearing, and speech development.
- Significant congestion may interfere with sleep and cause snoring.
- This can be associated with sleep apnea.
- In children, nasal congestion from enlarged adenoids.
- This can cause chronic sleep apnea with insufficient oxygen levels and hypoxia.
- This might as well cause right-sided heart failure.
- The problem usually resolves after surgery to remove the adenoids and tonsils.
- Nasal congestion can also cause mild facial and head pain

It is also known as:
- nasal blockage
- nasal obstruction
- blocked nose
- stuffy nose
- stuffed up nose

Causes of Nasal Congestion:
- Allergic reaction.
- Common cold or influenza.
- Deviated septum.
- Hay fever, allergic reaction to pollen or grass.
- Reaction to medication (e.g. Flomax).
- Rhinitis medicamentosa a condition of rebound nasal congestion due to extended use of topical decongestants (e.g.,oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, xylometazoline, and naphazoline nasal sprays).
- Sinusitis or sinus infection.
- If the body is in an upside down position, the blood vessels in the nasal passage may inflame.
- Many women suffer from nasal congestion during pregnancy which is due to the increased amount of blood flowing through the body.

Symptoms of Nasal Congestion:
- Difficulty breathing through your nose
- A runny nose
- Sneezing
- Trouble in sleeping
- Speaking
- Hearing
- Experience bothersome snoring

Treatment of Nasal congestion:
- Drugs such as acetaminophen (paracetamol).
- ibuprofen.
- Antihistamines.
- Decongestants.
- Topical decongestants.
- A nasal aspirator may be useful to remove the mucus.

Alternative medicine:
- The use of nasal irrigation may help reduce nasal congestion.
- It involves rinsing the nasal cavity with saline to clear out allergy-causing microscopic particles.

Home Remedies for Nasal Congestion
- Foods
Many spicy foods such as curries, Chinese soups, and Mexican dishes contain peppers and spices that can help relieve congestion.
- Vapor Rub
Vapor rub contains menthol, which helps to temporarily open the nasal passages.
- Hot Drinks
1.Drinking hot drinks such as green tea can help to reduce nasal congestion.
2.The steam from the drink opens up the nasal passages
3.Tea or chicken soup is old cure for colds.

- Elevate Your Head
Elevating your head with extra pillows at night can help the nose to drain better.

- Hot Compresses
Placing a hot, moist towel under your eyes encourages sinus drainage.

- Steam
The best relief is taking a hot shower.

- Tomato Tea
Tomato tea works to open the sinuses and give the body a much-needed boost of vitamin C to help improve the immune system.

- Oil of Oregano
Add 2 or 3 drops of oil of oregano to your favorite juice and drink it 3 or 4 times a day to treat nasal congestion.

- Nasal Sprays
Nasal sprays are a great way to relieve the pressure.

- Over-the-Counter Sprays
1. Nasal sprays such as Afrin offer decongestant properties and work to quickly relieve the nose of congestion.
2. Zicam and Vicks offer a more natural nasal spray.

- Prescription Sprays
Products such as Nasonex and Omnaris offer relief from allergies and allergy-caused nasal congestion.

Side effects of these medications include:
- Increased heart rate
- Dizziness
- Bitter taste
- Diarrhea
- Anxiety

Other remedies
- Saline
- Tea Tree Oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Decongestant Pills