breath

The notion of breath it has several uses. The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in your dictionary refers to air that is exhaled. For example: "I ran so much that I was out of breath", "What have you eaten? You have bad breath", "The French runner managed to complete the marathon with his last breath".

Breath usually refers specifically to the air what comes out of the mouth. When said air has an odor that is unpleasant, one speaks of bad breath. The disorder, also called halitosis, is often linked to poor oral hygiene, although it can also be due to various diseases.

Tips to avoid bad breath

Consuming foods with strong odors, ingestion of alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, etc.) and smoking are other factors that can cause a person 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 the university:

* avoid food such as onion, coffee, garlic, cheese, sweets and highly seasoned sausages. It is not a question of never consuming them, but of doing it in a spaced way and, above all, away from the moments of greatest social exposure;

* carry a toothbrush everywhere so you can use it after every meal, wherever we are. This recommendation is one of the most important, and it applies to all people, regardless of breath problems, as it represents an essential hygiene practice for the health of the mouth in general;

* the secretion of saliva is very necessary to fight bacteria related to bad breath, and to promote this process it is important to drink a lot Water;

* For those who dare to make the decision to avoid products of animal origin, the vegetarianism it is a solution to most digestive problems, including bad breath;

* chewing sugar-free gum, which promotes salivation and is also good for removing food debris when the toothbrush is not within reach;

* try not to eat very fibrous or slightly moist foods, and replace them with uncooked vegetable salads;

* do not go long periods of time without eating any food. If we want to take care of the 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.

Home remedies for halitosis

* use a toothpaste that has chlorophyll among its ingredients;

* consume candies from mint;

* before breakfast, eat a yellow peach;

* When bad breath arises from inflammation of the gums, it is recommended to rinse the mouth with a mix red sage (two tablespoons) and water (half a liter), which should be boiled, let stand for 20 minutes and strain before using;

* Mix sprigs of parsley and cloves in two cups of water, and bring to a boil. Strain and use as a mouthwash a couple of times a day.

Other meanings

The concept of breath, on the other hand, usually refers to the Energy, the impulse or the value: "I no longer have the breath to continue fighting", "The young man took a breath and jumped into the void", "I admire the encouragement you have to overcome problems".

Considered as energy or force, breath is something that you try to transmit or spread through words or gestures. If a young person is nervous about having to take a very important test, their parents can encourage them to reassure them. A soccer team, for its part, can receive encouragement from supporters through chants and shouts. It is understood that encouragement is a kind of incentive or incentive to redouble efforts.