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Breath Stress Begone

Posted Wed, May 21, 2008, 11:39 am PDT
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Get an upset stomach and here's what else you can get: bad breath. Now here's how to keep that total turn-off from happening: yogurt. Not only is it easy on the digestive system, it's excellent at reducing hydrogen sulfide in the mouth--a particularly unpleasant compound (yes, the rotten-eggs one) that can be a side effect of internal distress.

Yogurt does this the same way it does so many other good things in the body: by replenishing beneficial bacterial in your intestinal system.

Just be sure the yogurt has live active cultures, the source of those good-for-you bacteria. Not all types do, especially the highly processed, sugar-loaded varieties that might as well be sundaes. Check yogurt labels for LAC-shorthand for live active cultures--and eat about half a cup twice a day until your insides are back to normal. At least you won't have to worry about your breath while your body's rumbling and grumbling.

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  • 1. Posted by Amy on Sun, May 25, 2008, 11:28 am PDT

    you can also buy the culture in powdered form in most health food stores. I would make sure it has the L. acidopjilus culture in it. Put a 1/4 tsp in juice or water and youre done! Those who suffer with the hard to treat C.dif may benefit from this as well.

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  • 2. Posted by cocoaknox on Mon, May 26, 2008, 6:20 am PDT

    when the bowels are backed up is the best time to eat yogurt. active lifestyle is great if you have a stomach ache so keep it handy in your fridge.

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