(01-12-11) Yoga provides a natural cure for bad breath

by Peter Photikoe


(NaturalNews) It is not vain to want cleaner, fresher breath. Surely, most of
us desire a minty mouth every morning without much effort. In our quick-fix
world, the natural method is often perceived as a time-consuming ritual of
diet, exercise and discipline. Who wants to do all of that just for fresh
breath? Isn't there anything easier?

In fact, there is, but consider the consequence:

In a study analysing the reports of the American Association of Poison Control
Centers (AAPCC), it was found that a 15-kg child who ingests 212 mL (7.2 oz.)
of a brand name, widely available mouthwash can have a potentially lethal
reaction to the ethanol content (the mouthwash in question was 27% ethanol).
What's perhaps more alarming is another finding that: "Approximately one-tenth
that amount of ethanol can produce a toxic reaction."

The study offers this as part of the solution: "The American Dental
Association (ADA) should re-evaluate its acceptance criteria for advertising
cosmetic mouthrinses in its publication." Evidently, chemical dependency is big
business.

Yoga offers specific breathing techniques, most commonly known as 'pranayama,'
in order to aid in the complete balance of the entire system. On the way to
that goal, the ancient sages observed that it had a potent influence over the
respiratory and digestive organs. One of the many benefits through mastery of
breath control was a sweeter-smelling exhalation.

There are countless pranayama techniques. However, one of the most
approachable is a technique called "kapalbhati." Different schools teach the
method in various ways, but the common thread of the practice is the emphasis
on the exhalation. First, take a comfortable seat and allow the belly to relax
and extend. Then begin to rhythmically contract the belly (the sensation is
akin to someone punching the stomach at regular intervals and forcing the air
out of the nose). Keep a steady rhythm, with the eyes closed, and complete up
to 100 rounds (50 for beginners). Worry not about the inhales, as they happen
automatically with the pumping action of the tummy.

Benefits to the respiratory system: Useful in alleviating the symptoms of
common cold, cough, rhinitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, tuberculosis, deviated
nasal septum and emphysema.

Additional influence over the digestive system includes an improvement in the
function of digestion absorption and peristaltic movement. Kapalbhati is an
excellent remedy for those suffering from indigestion, gastritis, hyperacidity
and constipation, which can all cause bad breath.

Though the physical benefits are already numerous, a regular practice of
kapalbhati, preferably under the attentive eyes of a good teacher, has endless
benefits for the mind as well. Most of us will see drastic improvement to the
way our breath smells almost immediately and naturally, without the use of
synthetic chemicals.

Sources:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/...

http://www.international.to/index.p...

http://www.remedyspot.com/articles/...

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