Beating bad breath during Ramadān

Introduction This month is a sacred time for all Muslims when we are required to abstain from all food and drink during daylight hours in order to obey the one we love, Allāh the Most High. However, hunger and thirst are not the only obstacles during this month, a common complaint especially amongst Muslims required to work with others is bad breath or halitosis given that bad breath can lead to a decrease in self-confidence and insecurity in social and intimate relations.  Halitosis is the term used to describe an unpleasant odour exhaled through the mouth. Bad breath has a significant…