Contents
In this article you will learn, among others:
- What are the causes of bad breath?
- How To Fight Bad Breath?
- What to eat if you have diarrhea?
- What are the causes of cystitis?
- What helps with cystitis?
- How to treat cold sores with home remedies?
What are the causes of bad breath?
It can be the result of dental problems, indigestion, disturbed intestinal microflora, or it can simply change under the influence of intensely smelling foods. It should come to our mind first chewing parsleywhich helps on an ad hoc basis. If you have problems with your mouth odor for a long time, you should take a look at your diet and try to change it. Products rich in vitamin C and routine they will strengthen the gums and prevent their inflammation. So enrich your diet with strawberries, currants, peppers, lemon, chokeberry, elderberry, onions, tomatoes, buckwheat and drink St. John’s wort and mint.
How To Fight Bad Breath?
Bad breath is also common the result of the development of sugar-fermenting bacteria in the mouth, resulting in the formation of acids that lower the pH. Such an environment is destructive to tooth enamel. The increased activity of acid-forming bacteria is noted in people whose diets are high in sugar. So you should limit its consumption. Additionally, it is worth reaching for antibacterial herbs. You can prepare yourself mouthwash from herbs such as mint, parsley, anise, coriander, cloves. It is enough to put a few tablespoons of a mixture of dried or fresh herbs into a jar and pour vodka. After 3-4 days, strain and use to rinse the mouth.
What to eat if you have diarrhea?
Often times, the body is trying to get rid of toxins through diarrhea, or it is a reaction to food that it has trouble digesting. Its danger, especially in children, is that the system may become dehydrated. Hence, in the case of diarrhea, it is very important to hydrate the body (at least 2-3 liters of fluid a day). It is also important change the diet towards a more easily digestible one. You can reach for light soups, broths, rice, potatoes, pasta, cooked vegetables and fruits. Avoid dairy products that are difficult to digest, especially fatty cheeses, and foods rich in dietary fiber such as whole grains and sweets. It is worth introducing products rich in pectin (soluble fiber) which have water-binding properties. Examples include apples, currants, bananas, carrots and potatoes. You can also make yourself a tea with quince, which is also rich in pectin.
It will also help you with diarrhea ginger tea, black dried berries infusion, acorn coffee, strong black tea, sugar-free cocoa boiled in water, raspberry leaf infusion. All these drinks reduce the severity of diarrhea, while reaching for a probiotic will allow you to rebuild the beneficial intestinal microflora, especially if diarrhea is the result of antibiotic therapy.
What are the causes of cystitis?
Many people suffer from cystitis and as many as 90 percent of them are women. The most common cause of infection is an infection with bacteria E.coli, due to many different factors. The risk of their appearance in the bladder increases e.g. the use of spermicidal preparations, improperly installed contraceptive device or the use of antibiotics. Bearing in mind the frequency and ease of the appearance of cystitis, you should especially take care of prophylaxis. Here, the main protective product is cranberry. Its beneficial effects were noted especially in young and middle-aged women. The substances contained in cranberries prevent bacteria from ‘sticking’ to the bladder wall, which prevents infection. To maintain the protective effect, drink approx 100 ml of unsweetened cranberry juice daily. When inflammation occurs, drink 2-3 glasses of juice during the day. You can read more about cranberries in the article by dietitian Justyna Piechocka.
What helps with cystitis?
Drinking is also helpful with bladder infections a decoction of parsley root and an infusion of nettle or horsetail. If, on the other hand, cystitis is recurrent, try to enrich your diet with vitamin C. It acidifies the urine and inhibits the growth of bacteria. You may find it helpful too oregano oilwhich has a strong antibacterial effect. However, it cannot be used by pregnant and lactating women and people using anticoagulants.
How to treat cold sores with home remedies?
The painful nipple around the mouth is the result of one strain of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Often, cold sores go away on their own without any intervention, but it takes time. Sometimes it even takes up to two years. Its disappearance can be accelerated by the use of antiviral products. It should be mentioned here especially garlic or tea tree oil. Lubricate the affected area with a drop of oil twice a day or rub with garlic juice. You can read about what to eat to avoid cold sores in our previous article.
Do you know any other home remedies for cold sores? Or maybe you have other natural remedies for bad breath? Share with us in the comments!