Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Bad Breath

The regurgitation of stomach contents can cause heartburn and a bitter or sour taste in your mouth. What’s more, you’re also likely to experience bad breath as a result of your symptoms. Bad breath can be controlled not only by managing your GERD, but also by making a few changes.

• waiting at least 2 to 3 hours to lie down after you eat
• putting a six-inch board or wedge pillow under the head of your bed to raise your torso and reduce pressure on your LES
• eating smaller meals throughout the day rather than three large meals
• reaching and maintaining a healthy weight to help reduce pressure on the LES
• using chewing gum to freshen breath and decrease reflux

Another leading cause of bad breath: smelly secretions from your nasal passages.Sinus infections, or the presence of bacteria in your nose and sinus cavities, may also give off noxious odors. Using a saline nasal wash can help alleviate this problem, Spiegel said.