Some people undergo numerous check-ups and find nothing wrong with their bodies, yet they constantly have unpleasant bad breath from their mouths. In public places, they don't even dare to open their mouths. In fact, there are many simple and easy little tips in life that can help you get rid of this embarrassing situation.
Wang Zemin, Chief Physician of the Department of Internal Medicine at Wangjing Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, says that for simple cases of 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 a kumquat is concentrated in the peel, reaching as high as 200 milligrams per 100 grams. Therefore, washing the peel and eating it with the pulp will leave your throat feeling refreshed and your mouth full of fragrance.
In addition, after middle age, people produce less saliva, which reduces the self-cleaning function of the mouth, making middle-aged and older people more prone to bad breath. To promote saliva secretion, middle-aged and older people can chew green olives and preserved plums, eat fruits regularly, and also drink tea made from licorice. Furthermore, drinking a glass of warm 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 spicy foods like green onions and garlic, red dates and black dates can be used to eliminate the odor. Chewing 1-2 pieces after a meal is sufficient. Additionally, chewing water radish also has a good effect.
However, Director Wang suggests that if bad breath occurs frequently and for a long time, one should pay attention to whether it is caused by stomach heat. If the bad breath is due to irregular diet and stomach heat, in addition to reducing the intake of greasy, rich, and spicy foods, one should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.