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Home Remedies to Eliminate Bad Breath

Home Remedies to Eliminate Bad Breath

Although it is very hard to smell our own breath, we are always self-conscious about the smell of our mouths. In fact, sometimes we even have to resort to a friend in order to reassure us that we don’t have bad breath.

The mouth is an area which creates a perfect atmosphere for bacteria. Therefore, everyone has a stinky breath once in a while. However, this condition could affect certain people more than others. Here is a list of home remedies for you, in order to eliminate bad breath.

Good Dental Hygiene

Undoubtedly, the main reason behind having bad breath is poor dental hygiene. Plaque buildup increases the chances of accumulating bacteria. Always choose a toothpaste high on fluoride, and brush your teeth correctly 2-3 times a day.

In addition, and to prevent tooth decay and bad breaths from food stuck between teeth, try to floss at least once per day. Also, do not forget to scrape your tongue as it gathers a huge amount of bacteria daily.

Chlorophyll

Furthermore, to make sure that you eliminate bad breath once and for all, you should stick to a cleaning routine. Studies have been arguing that chlorophyll is quite efficient to get rid of bad breath.

Chlorophyll is the chemoprotein that gives plants their green color. Apparently, they are responsible for a major part of the good health benefits of leafy veggies on our well-being. Although it hasn’t been tested on human breath, some researchers recommend chewing on Parsley few times a day, in order to eliminate bad breath.

Homemade Mouth Wash

Mouth wash is easily obtainable at the grocery store, but you can also easily create your own at home. Medical research showed that high concentrations of baking soda effectively reduce bad breath. Therefore, you can mix a teaspoon of baking soda with a glass of warm water and use it to rinse your mouth after brushing.

In addition, you can also try making a mouthwash from 2tablespoons of white vinegar and warm water. Since vinegar is very acidic and bacteria hate growing in acidic environment. This homemade solutions could help eliminate bad breath from your mouth.

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Would You Sleep In This Hotel In Japan For One Dollar?

Traveling is one of the best pleasures of life. However, being able to afford the trip is the hardest part. Housing, food, and transportation often make traveling a luxury. But what about if we tell you that, you can actually stay a night in a hotel in Japan for just 1$?

The One Dollar Hotel In Fukuoka

Tetsuya Inoue, a 27 years old man inherited the hotel Asahi Ryokan from his grand-mother. However, his search for more clients and business, led him to come up with a strange plan.

The One Dollar hotel in the Japanese city of Fukuoka, offers you the possibility to spend a night in for just ¥100, which is about 1$.

Wait, There Is A Counterpart

If while reading this you thought that it’s impossible to find a room this cheap, well, you are right. This hotel allows to stay in Room number 8 for cheap, if you are willing to accept being live streamed the whole night.

The idea behind this service, is to market the hotel through a youtube channel. However, there are few restrictions regarding the video streaming. According to the owner, the livestream has no sound, and the bathroom area is camera free, so guests can have some ”privacy.” Furthermore, the hotel only offers one room with this service, so you can still rent a regular room within the property.

The Owner Claims That Young People Don’t Care About Privacy

To many people out there, this might sound like a nightmare. Yet, since the owner resorted to this ”business model” he had received 4 visitors in just one month. He claims that young people nowadays just want to travel and spend less money, that they don’t care that much about their privacy.

The Room Number 8 youtube channel has over 1,000 subscribers, and recorded over 4,000 view hours. When this particular hotel room doesn’t receive guests, the owner streams himself working in both Japanese and English.

Photos: Asahi Ryokan Hotel

Canned Pickle Juice Is Now A Thing in The US

It has become officially possible to have a glass of canned pickle juice. For the many pickle lovers out there, you can finally stop secretly drinking it from the jar.

An American pickle company based in Washington DC, has now blessed us with a game-changing discovery called Fine Brine.

Why Are People Obsessed With Pickle Juice?

The U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS), have revealed that  245.56 million Americans are regular pickle eaters. While they predict that by 2020, the pickles market will grow to a value of $6.70 billion dollars.

These stats only show that Americans are obsessed with pickles. In fact, the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health explained the reasons behind pickle juice cravings. According to their research, pickles are actually good for muscles and restoring the electrolyte imbalance in the body.

Pickle Juice In A Classy Can

Gordy’s, an American pickles company released ‘‘Fine Brine” as the first canned pickle juice jar in the US. The company markets the product as a cocktail ingredient though. However, the classy can is predicted to be used as a beverage of its own, by many pickle juice lovers.

The company also took the chance to to describe their new revelation as a ‘“perfect balance of salty, tangy, and sweet.” 

Where Can You Get A Taste Of Fine Brine?

”Fine Brine” is actually sold out for the moment. However, you can check the company’s website, as they sell a pack of 4 cans for only 16$. Gordy’s consider that this new drink will add flavor to your alcoholic drinks, such as the famous picklebacks and Bloody Marys. They recommend it to be served cold, and invite all pickle lovers to try it.

The company also organized a product tasting event, in which they presented samples to the consumers who expressed their love for this new product all over the internet.

Photos: Unsplash, Gordy’s.

Why Do We Feel Embarrassed By Compliments?

Compliments are a good thing, but sometimes they make us uncomfortable instead of happy. Although they are supposed to feel good, we often find ourselves in a situation of embarrassment. Have you ever been in one of those ”I like you hair” and ”thanks, I like you shoes too”, feeling that we must give back after compliments. Furthermore, receiving compliments in front of others feels a bit awkward. So why do we feel embarrassed by compliments?

Psychologists’ Explanation

Have you ever felt an anxiety attack as a response to a compliment? Well, don’t worry because you are not the only one. according to psychologists in the field, almost 70% of people associate positive recognition with embarrassment and discomfort.

What happens basically is that we are wired to socialize. However, often in a manner in which we avoid to say too much positive things about ourselves, and to disagree with others. When we receive a compliment, we either acknowledge the first, or violate the second. Eventually, the embarrassment we feel is a normal reaction produced by our anxiety.

Anxieties Surrounding Positive Attention

Embarrassement when receiving a compliment reaches its peek in public. Furthermore, psychological research show that our anxieties manifest themselves in front of others. Why? Because when someone compliments us, we realize that they do not only think a certain way of us, but also that they’ve been observing us.

Positive attention means that we actually have to give credits to ourselves. Therefore, the easiest thing to do in such cases is to return the favor, although internally we are uncomfortable with that thought.

How To Make Receiving Compliments Less Embarrassing?

Christopher Littlefield, researcher from AcknowledgementWorks, had surveyed 400 people regarding compliments. The result of his work focused on one big point. Compliments actually say more about the giver than the receiver. He claims that shifting our way of receiving compliments is crucial to letting go of anxiety. Compliments are like a gift, so we should accept them instead of trying to give them back, or feel embarrassed by them.

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Psychology Reveals Why Songs Get Stuck In Your Head

Have you ever wondered why you listen to a song and suddenly it’s stuck in your head all day? All of us have been through this, but not many of us know why. Psychology has now revealed, the reasons behind not being able to get a song out of our heads. Besides the scientific explanation, we also show you what you can do about it.

This Is Actually A Common Phenomenon

Research show that it’s very common to have a song stuck in your head. In fact, a study published in the Journal Psychology of Music , found out that 90% of internet users reported getting a song stuck in their heads at least once a week.

That being said, what is the actual scientific explanation to this phenomenon? Basically, our earworms are referred to as involuntary musical imagery. They pick up longer notes with smaller intervals of pitch between them faster. However, another study found out that sometimes, easy songs just have more chances of getting stuck in our heads.

Are Earworms Good Or Bad For You?

When we listen to music, it instantly activates our senses. Our earworms rely on the brain networks, to perceive emotions, memory and spontaneous thoughts. You know when they say that in order to remember something, you must repeat it 7 times? Well, that’s what ear worms do. They facilitate the repetition process, and trigger a different perception of music every time you listen to it. According to Harvard researchers, earworms are a form of spontaneous mental activity, and mind-wandering states. They have various advantages on the brain, contributing to clear thinking and creativity.

How To Get a Song Out of Your Head

In order to get a song out of your head, it is shockingly recomended that you do not block the thought, rather accept and take it out. Psychologist Daniel Wegner claims that trying to block a song from your head will make your brain play it more, in what he referred to as the ‘‘ironic process”.

However, another simple method is to try to talk back to your brain. Replacing negative dysfunctional thoughts with positive ones. Psychologists also believe that chewing gum tricks the brain into interfering with the thought of the song and consequently, can be used as a a less intuitive cure for earworms.

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These Are The Worst Smelling Foods In The World

Food is necessary for all species’ survival. When hungry, we sometimes can eat pretty much anything. However, what if they smell disgusting? Would you still be able to eat them? According to science, bad smell can influence food choices, but not in all cases. Tune in to know the list of the 5 worst smelling foods in the world.

Surströmming

If you have ever been to Sweden, chances are you have already got acquainted with Surströmming. This tinned fish dish is considered as the worst smelling in the world. They usually fermentate it for about two months before selling it in cans. Although the bad smell is released during the fermentation process, the final product still smells horrible. However, it’s super delicious apparently.

Camembert

Goat cheese is known for not having the best smell. However, it is one of the most consumed types of cheese around the world thanks to its various health benefits. Camembert, produced from cow milk, is a main product in France. Despite the horrible smell that comes from it, French people and tourists alike indulge in eating it.

Durian

Fruits rarely have a repelling smell. However, this delicious creamy fruit smells horrible. Covered in thorns, you must break it open before eating the fruit inside. In fact, it smells so bad that some airports in Asia warn prohibit passengers from taking it on a plane.

Boiled Eggs

We have all had a boiled egg once in our lifetime. Once boiled and the skin is taken of, the egg produces a stinky smell. During the cooking process, the yolk produces Iron, while the whites release hydrogen and sulfur. The mixture of the three elements produces a compound called Hydrogen sulfide which gives the rotten bad smell.

Cauliflower

Cauliflower tastes absolutely delicious, and consists of many health benefits. This vegetable should be indispensable in your meal plan, because it’s one of the healthiest and tastiest leafy greens. However, and just like the eggs, cooking cauliflower produces sulfur compounds which causes the horrible smell.

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