Some people go through numerous check-ups, find nothing wrong with their bodies, but still constantly have unpleasant breath from their mouths. They don't even dare to open their mouth in public. In fact, there are many simple and easy life hacks that can help you get rid of this embarrassment.
Wang Zemin, Chief Physician of the Internal Medicine Department at Wangjing Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, said that for simple bad breath, you can try chewing fresh orange peel. Orange peel contains a large amount of vitamin C and essential oils, and has functions such as regulating qi, resolving phlegm, strengthening the spleen, and harmonizing the stomach. After chewing, spit out the residue, and repeating this several times is quite effective for removing oral odor. Especially now, when kumquats are in season, 80% of the vitamin C in kumquats is concentrated in the peel, reaching up to 200 milligrams per 100 grams. Therefore, washing the peel and eating it together with the pulp will leave your throat feeling moist and your mouth fragrant.
In addition, after middle age, people secrete less saliva, which reduces the self-cleaning function of the mouth, so middle-aged and elderly people are more prone to bad breath. To promote saliva secretion, middle-aged and elderly people can chew green olives and preserved plums, eat fruits regularly, and also drink tea soaked in licorice. Drinking a warm cup of salt water on an empty stomach every morning (this method is not suitable for people with high blood pressure) can regulate gastrointestinal function and is also beneficial for eliminating bad breath.
For those who experience temporary bad breath from eating irritating foods like onions and garlic, you can use red dates and black dates to eliminate the odor. Chewing 1-2 of them after a meal is sufficient. In addition, chewing a little water radish also has a good effect.
However, Director Wang suggests that if bad breath occurs frequently and for a long time, you should pay attention to whether it is caused by stomach heat. If the bad breath is caused by improper diet and stomach heat, in addition to eating less greasy, rich, and spicy foods, you should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.