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Posted November 25th, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure

Scientists in Illinois are reporting that breath mints made with sweet magnolia bark extract kill most oral bacteria that cause bad breath and tooth decay within 30 minutes.

People often use chewing gum and mints to battle bad breath. However, those products only temporarily mask the odor of bad breath, which is caused by bacteria. Existing anti-bacterial products for bad breath are far from ideal, with some having side effects like tooth staining.

The new study tested the bacteria-killing power of magnolia bark extract using saliva samples taken from volunteers following a regular meal. Mints containing the extract killed more than 61 percent of the germs that cause bad breath within 30 minutes the researchers say.

The sweet magnolia bark extract also showed strong antibacterial activity against a group of bacteria known to cause cavities.

Mints, chewing gum, toothpaste and mouthwash containing the magnolia extract may be further researched and available soon.

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Posted November 11th, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure

Here are a variety of natural cures for bad breath-

  • Drinking plenty of water daily will help to control bad breath. Dehydration will reduce the salivary flow, which minimizes the saliva’s cleansing effects on bacteria which is a cause of bad breath.
  • Clean your tongue with a special tongue scraper in order to remove bacteria.
  • Garlic is a natural antibiotic. Use an odorless form of supplement.
  • Zinc has an antibacterial effect and boosts the immune system.
  • Bee Propolis aids in healing the gums and controls infection.
  • Maluka honey is a natural antibiotic too.
  • Gargle with a glass of water which has the juice of half a lemon added.
  • Brushing your gums and tongue with powdered cloves is another herbal mixture for bad breath.
  • A natural deodorizer is parsley, and cardamom seeds help to sweeten the breath.
  • Another bad breath reducer is fennel tea. The compounds that are found in the tea can decrease bacteria growth that causes bad breath.
  • Cranberries fight offensive-smelling bacteria.
  • Eat a green raw Guava in order to fight against bad breath.
  • Cloves can be kept under the molars without chewing in order to keep your breath fresh.
  • Eating oranges and citrus fruits, which are high in vitamin C can help control the bacteria population.
  • Eucalyptus Oil has an active antiseptic ingredient (Eucalyptol) and can be found in many toothpastes and oral hygiene products.

For more information, visit http://www.badbreathcure.co.uk/

 

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Posted November 2nd, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure

Have you got one of those ‘magic’ stainless steel handwash discs that gets rid of odours?

Some chefs swear by stainless steel’s ability to remove the smell of fish, onion and garlic from their hands, and any of that effectiveness might be due to the smelly sulfur of those fragrant foods binding with one or more of the metals in stainless steel.

Well, that scientific principle had been brought to the bad breath arena in the form of Zilopop.

Zilopop is about the size of a usb memory stick and can be carried on your key ring. The idea is that the stainless steel disc is used like a lollipop and will freshen the breath by destroying the sulfur compounds in the mouth.

They will be available for sale soon.

Let me know if Zilopop works!

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