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Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common condition. Unfortunately most people who suffer from it might not be aware of the challenge because others around them do not have the courage to alert them of their predicament. The commonest cause of halitosis is diseased gums. Dental decay at the root of the teeth may result in abscesses in the gums with pungent pus, making the breath very foul. Almost all of us suffer from bad breath from time to time. For instance when we first wake up in the morning our breath does not usually smell fresh because we have closed our lips for hours. Whilst our lips are closed, tiny bits of food decay in the mouth. However chronic bad breath may be, it is an indication of an underlying serious condition such as chronic sinusitis, indigestion, lung diseases like chronic bronchitis, gastro-intestinal disorders, intestinal sluggishness and especially chronic constipation. It is therefore advisable to see your dentist and/or physician. Bad breath does not kill but it will definitely kill your social life because no one wants to be close to any person with foul breath, Also it is extremely difficult for another person to muster courage to tell you this is happening to you. However, all is not lost because the following simple remedies can offer some relief; The avocado is topmost among remedies for halitosis. According to H.K Bakru, it effectively removes intestinal putrefactions or decomposition. Bad breath is sometimes caused by food particles rotting in between one�s teeth. It is therefore extremely important to use dental floss and also brush your teeth after every meal and also before you go to bed. Hydrogen peroxide does wonders when used as a mouthwash because it really deodorizes your breath. You might be wondering whether this fluid is still available since it is classified as one of the old fashioned formulas. Thankfully it is still available and very affordable. I bought a 200ml bottle size recently for only GH�1.20. Put half a teaspoonful of pure honey on a clean cotton wool and massage your gums. Please use a separate cotton wool for the upper and lower gums, but remember to rinse your mouth with plain water thoroughly after using honey because it can cause tooth decay. Caution: honey should not be used by diabetics and those who are allergic to it. Another effective homemade remedy is mouthwash prepared with � cup of apple cider vinegar and two cups of boiled water. Let the mixture cool and store it preferably a glass jar in your medicine cabinet. Swish a mouth full of this antiseptic solution as you would a commercial mouthwash for about a minute and spit it out. Ensure that you rinse with water to remove the acid stains. After obtaining some relief, it is extremely important for any previous sufferer to make dietary lifestyle changes. One must have a balanced diet comprising seeds, nuts, grains, fruits and vegetables. Where a person suffers from chronic constipation, one must take all measures to eradicate it � this implies avoiding refined carbohydrate foods such as white flour products such as bread, pastries, cakes as well as meat and eggs. One must also ensure one takes at least 2 litres of water daily which translates to 8 sachets of purified water popularly called pure water.