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Possible causes
Diseased gums Dental decay Nose, throat and respiratory tract infections (e.g. tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis) Gastro-intestinal problems Chronic constipation Dirty tongue Dry mouth
Remedies
One of the most important things to do outside of filling your cavities is to get your digestive system in order. You need a good balance of healthy bacteria in your gut; otherwise you risk a slew of health problems including bad breath (halitosis) and body odor. Your body contains about 60 to 100 trillion bacteria and you need to make sure most of them are the good kind.
The main food for halitosis causing bacteria is sugar and foods that easily convert into sugar (refined foods, products containing white flour). Avoid these as much as possible. Next, take probiotics to get your good bacteria back in balance.  Probiotics are dietary supplements of live bacteria and yeasts and can be purchased at your local health food store. Dosage varies according to the supplement you buy. Make sure the supplement contains no fillers such as magnesium steareate, or additives that can take away from the effectiveness.
Fenugreek tea (steep seeds in cold water and simmer 15 minutes) Avocado (removes intestinal decomposition and decay) Chew unripe Guava (tannic, malic, oxalic and phosphoric acids clean teeth and gums, and help bleeding gums) Mix ½ tsp baking soda in 1 cup water and rinse your mouth. Chew raw parsley or make tea out of it Parsley clove mouthwash: Chop several sprigs of parsley and steep with 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves in hot water. Gargle and rinse several times a day. Chew on some raw cardamom seeds after meals and during the day Avoid refined sugar and carbohydrates Clean your teeth twice a day (using a toothbrush and floss) Brush your tongue with a toothbrush or tongue scraper (available at most pharmacies). Close up the tongue resembles a spiky forest and is a great place for trapped food particles. Saliva is a natural disinfectant for your mouth. A dry mouth = bad breath. Drink plenty of water during the day!References
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/06/05/can-new-mouthwashes-really-take-bad-breath-away.aspx
http://www.iloveindia.com/home-remedies/halitosis.html
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