Bad Halitosis

Do you have morning sneezing and hacking?

In sleep the body temperature is lowered and the cilia that defend the body do less work, so the dust accumulates.

On awakening, the body wants to get rid of that dust and at the same time warm the body. So, especially if one is allergic, the person sneezes and coughs. This certainly warms the body but then a “cascade” starts that is hard to stop causing sinus conditions.

So, to avoid morning sneezing, have hot tea before you get out of bed. This can be from a Thermos or a hot plate, or a loving mate. But it will reduce the morning symptoms. It is better if the bedroom has little dust producing objects: Avoid overstuffed furniture, goosedown pillows, wall to wall carpeting and any perfume or mothflakes or things with an odor. Best to have the bedroom as bare as possible to minimize sinus conditions. Use throw rugs you can wash every 6 weeks.

Most bad breath (halitosis) comes from something in the mouth. Food sticks between your teeth, around the gums and on your tongue. If you don’t brush and floss your teeth every day, this food can rot. The rotten bits of food cause a bad smell in your mouth. Rotten food also helps bacteria to grow in your mouth. This bacteria can cause gum disease, or gingivitis. Gingivitis also causes bad breath.

The things you eat and drink affect your breath. Common examples of foods and beverages that may cause bad breath include onions, garlic, cheese, pastrami, certain spices, orange juice and soda. Once food is digested and its oils are absorbed into the bloodstream, they’re carried into the lungs. The odor is given off in your breath. Bad breath may also be a sign of a health problem. Chronic lung infections, liver or kidney diseases and diabetes are some conditions that may cause bad breath.