Maintaining good oral health is essential to controlling bad breath.This include regular tooth brushing ,flossing,and tongue scrapping.

    PARSLEY: Parsley is rich in chlorophyll to neutralize bad breath and act as a deodorizer. Chew on a sprig of parsley. For mouthwash ,boil parsley sprigs and cloves, cool and strain, use daily
    BAKING SODA: Mix the juice of 1 lemon and 2 teaspoon of baking soda in a little jar, add 1/2 cup of water and mix. Use twice a day after brushing, for 7 days, use as a mouth rinse

3.FENNEL: Chew a tablespoon of fennel to freshen your breath and stimulate the production of saliva

4. CINNAMON: Boil 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a cup of water,strain and use as a mouth rinse

5. CLOVES: Pop a few pieces of cloves into your mouth and chew them thoroughly, this will eliminate bad breath in a few minutes, you can also make a tea or a mouth rinse out of it

6. FENUGREEk: Boil a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water,strain and drink once daily until you get rid of the problem

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herbal remedies for common ailments

If you’re already on medication or treatments or have a health condition,you should contact your doctor before trying these herbal remedies.

NAUSEA

Ginger safely treat nausea and help prevent motion sickness. Add 2 tablespoon of grated ginger to 1 cup of boiling water.

SINUS PROBLEMS

For painful and clogged sinuses, mix 1 cup of tomato juice, 1 teaspoon freshly chopped garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder,1 teaspoon of lemon juice.warm the concoction and drink it

COUGHS

Thyme works great when dealing with a cough, sore throat, bronchitis or congestion. Steep 1 tablespoon of fresh or dried thyme in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes, strain and consume. Repeat three times a day

DIGESTION

To help relieve bloating and gas, try chewing on 1/2 teaspoon dill seeds,fennel seeds or caraway seeds. If you have an upset stomach or indigestion, drink 1 or 2 cups of peppermint tea

BRUISES

Cut a lemon in half and rub the pulp side gently over the bruise, repeat once once every hour for 3-6 hours. Do not rub lemon over cuts or broken skin

URINARY TRACT INFECTION

Cranberry juice is a safe and effective treatment against urinary tract infections, it prevents bacteria that causes urinary tract infection from sticking to the wall of the bladder. Consume 3 cups of unsweetened cranberry juice a day or eat two handfuls of dried cranberry a day for the same effect
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Herbs that promote weight loss

There are several inexpensive and readily available herbs shown to promote weight loss. These herbs will not work overnight, when combined with proper diet and exercise it will help increase the amount of weight you lose

    GINGER: Ginger is a natural body cleanser, it prevents the storage of fat and help reduce weight gain
    GREEN TEA: Green tea is a natural source of caffeine and contains high level of vitamin c and antioxidants.

GINGER AND GREEN TEA

     1 teaspoon green tea
    1/2 inch ginger root peeled and chopped or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    8 ounces water

Add the ginger and green tea in a mug, pour in boiling water, let it steep for 3-5 minutes,sieve and add raw honey to sweeten (optional)

3. MUSTARD: This weight loss herb has shown to increase the metabolic activity of those who take it

4. TURMERIC:  Turmeric can help reduce fat tissue formation, which helps to prevent weight gain and lower body fat

5. CARDAMOM: Cardamom improve the body’s ability to burn fat while boosting metabolism

6.CINNAMON: Cinnamon keeps you full for a longer period of time, it metabolizes fat faster,decreases hunger and helps stabilize blood sugar level