9/11 10 years on...

10 years ago, i was glued to the tv in GCTC as i watched the events unfold. same time 10 years later, glued to the tv watching memorial events. praying for the healing of a nation's soul and the release from the grip of trauma and terror.

10 years ago, i was undergoing training in my full time ministry career. was in GCTC (great commission training centre). i felt i wanted to watch some tv after dinner... was there at 8plus pm (8 plus am in NY) when the news (a plane crashed into NY world trade centre) interrupted whatever was airing on channel 5 then. then watched live as the 2nd plane crashed as well as when both towers came crashing down. 

10 years on... was told today that i will be my church's youth pastor. back in "full time ministry" part time now. 

one reporter was saying on tv that we tend to measure our lives in 10 years - 10, 20, 30 years old... pretty true. how far i've come. 10 years went by... pretty fast. was a good 10 years. 

watched the porgramme featuring audio recordings of the victims leaving last words to their loved ones... we dont need to wait for such a time to our loved ones how much we love them.

i love it, love it, love it!!!! 

Getting Rid of Bad Breath

source:http://www.home-remedy.org/getting-rid-of-bad-breath.html

De-Mystifying the Mouthwash Myth

If you would like to freshen your breath try preparing your own breath freshening mouthwash. A rinse consisting of a few drops of peppermint oil in a glass of water will do the trick nicely just don’t count on it to kill bacteria. Also just use it as a rinse and do not swallow.

There are other essential oils that work as well. Try tea tree, myrrh, spearmint, and ginger as they are also effective.

Rinsing your mouth with salt water is a great home remedy for a sore throat. It is also good for eliminating bad breath. You might also try rinsing with lemon or lime water as well. Both are equally effective and may taste a bit more pleasant than salt water.

Try drinking a small amount of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water at least once a day.

Banish The Breath Mints And Chewing Gum.

Neither of these commercial products are particularly helpful as they only mask the problem and in fact could cause tooth decay. Try some of our alternative recommendations:

Remember the trick the Greeks used? Anise seed is readily available and chewing on a few of them work just as effectively today as they did several thousand years ago. Fennel, cinnamon and cloves also work well. Try popping a few into your mouth after meals to fight bad breath.

There are many other natural replacements for commercial mouthwash. Try adding a bit of baking soda to your toothpaste. After all, not only is it used in cooking and the laundry, we also use baking soda to absorb odor in the refrigerator. It will work well to help eliminate bad breath.

Did you ever wonder why parsley and mint are often used as a garnish when dining out? Just like the Greeks, remember the Romans. Chewing on parsley helps fight bad breath.

The reason is the high content of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll very quickly changes carbon dioxide into oxygen in the body. This prepares the digestive tract to prevent gases and toxins from backing up and by lubricating the tract and various valves.

Boil a mixture of myrrh resin, sage leaves and lavender flowers in a small amount of water. Gargle three times a day as a bad breath remedy.

Aloe vera will cleanse the colon and prevent toxins that could possibly back up in the digestive tract.

Getting To The “Root” Of The Bad Breath Problem.

Poor dental hygiene is a major factor for the cause of bad breath. Yes, you’ve heard it before, brush and floss after every meal and make regularly trips to your dentist for cleaning and examination.