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Pam - Any ideas or solutions on bad breath or halitosis to be exact?

Marti - Pam, commonly bad breath comes from the stomach probably a yeast/Candida problem.  3 drops oregano, 3 drops lemon, 3 drops melaleuca in a gel cap every day for 2 weeks then off for 2 weeks then start again.

Pat – For a breath freshener use peppermint, drop it under your tongue or just in your mouth, and then swallow. One or two drops will be sufficient. Also, I brush my teeth with OnGuard and my breath is so much fresher. Try this it will work.  

Natalie - I would look to the gut as well, but I would suggest more of the digestive system. Support gut functions with DigestZen blend  I use 1-2 drops after each meal in water.  If you aren’t comfortable putting drops directly in your mouth another easy way is to put drops on your hand, like on the thumb and then lick it off.  For those with the time use a capsule.  Use until the digestive system is functioning more like it should be.

Maria on my team has used the wintergreen for some time as a breath freshener. I have really enjoyed it, it is a little milder than peppermint, but powerful in it's own right. (ed - be aware wintergreen is not GRAS)

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Everyday Example by Robert James

Rob - There are multiple causes for halitosis. Sometimes it originates from bad teeth, from gum disease, because of bad mouth hygiene, or from stomach problems including Candida problems. 

For teeth and mouth problems I would oil pull daily with any antibacterial blend or oil.  I like OnGuard or clove with melaleuca. Lemongrass is good also, and if you can take oregano, wow, is it powerful in the mouth.  To oil pull, put a tablespoon of water or carrier in a shot glass and add about 4 drops of an oil or blend of oils, the swish, pull and work the oils around your teeth and gums for at least 5 minutes, maybe longer, then expel (or spit it out).

For stomach or Candida problems I would suggest going elsewhere on this website for those specific problems and use the suggestions made there.

I also carry a small 5 oz bottle of peppermint with me all the time, and in social situations, I put a drop between my thumb and fore finger, then basically eat the drop off my fingers. You become good at being discreet.

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