Breath Freshner

[Helen Of Tennessee]

Hi all,

Monday I start my 30-day challenge of 100% RAW. I've been working towards this for the past couple of weeks.

Anyway, I know when I eat high raw and go through mild detox, bad breath is one of them. I work very close to my students and wonder what you used during this time to freshen your breath? I think I read once, chewing on some herb, was it parsley?

<>< Helen of Tennessee

[Alissa]

Hi Helen,
You can add fresh mint leaves to your drinking water. Just place some in the bottle and sip throughout the day.

[ehartmanf]

Alissa,

I have been doing this as you suggested and I really like it. :) Thanks.

[Helen Of Tennessee]

Thanks Alissa & Edda,

I'll try this. Do I just put in a whole leaf in my water bottle?

<>< Helen of Tennessee

[Analeah]

I came accross something here in Switzerland called fenoui which I think is fennel bulb. I have found it to be quite amazing after eating it because I feel like I have brushed my teeth! It doesn't make breath minty fresh (obviously) but I think it does freshen it and help your mouth to feel clean. It would be interesting to try eating that along with putting some mint leaves in your water. I bet that would make your breath nice and fresh!

[Sweet lips]

Hello,

I have taken cloves in put them in my jaw and it has kept my breath fresh. I use the smallest ones and it works wonderful. :D

[Veganmama]

I like the idea of mint in my water, i also find munching on an apple makes me feel like my teeth are cleaned

[Curtis]

Mint leaves in drinking water, wonderful idea thanks!

[corky]

Yes wonderful ideas and we are here cheering you on Helen!!!

[Helen Of Tennessee]

Thanks Corky :)

Also thanks again for all the tips. Tomorrow I'll go to Wild Oats and get some mint leaves.

My last 2 days have been real close to 100%. I think I'm ready for tomorrow. I took my picture today and will probably put it up tomorrow. I can't believe what 20 pounds can do to one's looks!!!!!! :eek:

<>< Helen of Tennessee

[vegbaby]

Another idea is to use a plastic tongue scraper. You can usually get them in the toothbrush aisle. Some of the bad breath comes from crud detoxing through the tongue, so scraping that away (from the back of the tongue especially) can help.

Melanie

[Helen Of Tennessee]

Hi Melanie,

I had heard that too about the tongue scraper. Maybe I should use that in conjunction with the mint leaves in my water. Like I mentioned, I get extremely close to my students and nothing is worse than talking to them and they are trying to avoid the awful smell - :eek:

<>< Helen of Tennessee

[ehartmanf]

I have used a tongue scraper for years.....at least once a day. I think it really helps.