Air with an unpleasant odor that comes out of the mouth is referred to as bad breath.
Breath is a notion that has several uses. The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) in its dictionary refers to the air that is exhaled . For example: "I ran so much that I was out of breath," "What did you eat?" You have bad breath » , «The French runner managed to complete the marathon with his last breath» .
Generally, breath refers specifically to the air that comes out of the mouth . When said air has an unpleasant odor, it is called bad breath . The disorder, also called halitosis , is usually linked to poor oral hygiene, although it can also be due to various diseases.
Tips to avoid bad breath
The consumption of foods with a strong odor, the intake of alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, etc.) and smoking are other factors that can cause a person to have bad breath. That is why it is important to follow a series of tips to avoid this unpleasant and uncomfortable disorder, especially in environments such as the office or college:
- Avoid foods such as onion, coffee, garlic, cheese, sweets and highly seasoned sausages. It is not about never consuming them, but about doing so in a spaced way and, above all, away from the moments of greatest social exposure.
- Carry a toothbrush everywhere so we can use it after every meal, wherever we are. This recommendation is one of the most important, and applies to all people, regardless of breath problems, since it represents an essential hygiene practice for oral health in general.
- Saliva secretion is very necessary to combat bacteria related to bad breath and to promote this process it is important to drink plenty of water .
- For those who dare to make the decision to avoid animal products, vegetarianism is a solution to most digestive problems, including bad breath.
- Chew sugarless gum, which promotes salivation and is also good for removing food debris when we don't have a toothbrush within reach.
- Try not to consume very fibrous or not very moist foods, and replace them with uncooked vegetable salads.
- Do not spend long periods of time without eating any food. If we want to take care of our figure, we can always resort to a fruit , such as an apple, or a vegetable, such as a carrot, to calm anxiety and promote salivation.
Remedies for halitosis
It is possible to resort to several tricks and actions to combat halitosis:
- Use a toothpaste that has chlorophyll among its ingredients.
- Consume mint candies.
- Before breakfast, eat a yellow peach.
- When bad breath arises from inflammation of the gums, it is recommended to rinse the mouth with a mixture of red sage (two tablespoons) and water (half a liter), which should be boiled, allowed to rest for 20 minutes and strained before using. .
- Mix parsley sprigs and cloves in two cups of water, and bring it to a boil. Strain and use as a mouthwash a couple of times a day.
In sport, encouragement is the energy that the public tries to transmit to the protagonists.
Other meanings of the term breath
The concept of breath, on the other hand, usually refers to energy , impulse or courage : "I no longer have the breath to continue fighting," "The young man took a breath and jumped into the void," "I admire the breath you have to overcome." to the problems .
Considered as energy or force , breath is something that is attempted to be transmitted or spread through words or gestures. If a young person is nervous because they have to take a very important exam, their parents can give them encouragement to calm them down. A soccer team, for its part, can receive encouragement from supporters through songs and shouts. It is understood that encouragement is a kind of incentive or inducement to redouble efforts.