What does your breath smell like? Do you use chewing gum or sprays to disguise garlicky breath?Apparently 9 out of 10 of us worry about our breath, and a third of us say that bad breath is a real turn off when meeting with someone. So what causes it?

Mouth wash doesn’t solve the problem, in spite of what the manufacturers say. It will only get rid of the smell of bad breath for a short period of time. Most of the odours come from bacteria lodged on between the teeth. Using dental floss or sticks will help much more. 95% of us have no idea that we have bad breath which is slightly worrying. Apparently breathing into your hands to check isn’t a good enough test. It’s a gradual occurrence too,so we do actually get used to the smell. Try getting a good friend to tell you if you have bad breath,or ask your dentist next time you go. Otherwise you could try licking the inside of your wrist,wait 10 seconds and then smell it, as the smell of your breath or saliva will then be on the inside of your wrist.

Your mind is very powerful and can work for you, which is brilliant, but it can also work against you. Athletes of many varieties now harness the power of thought to improve their performance and improve consistency. Mental rehearsal is now seen as being vitally important, and makes the difference between success and failure. The brain waves have been measured and are shown to be exactly the same whether we’re thinking about doing something or actually doing it. Don’t take that as an excuse for having a rest and just thinking about exercise. Your mind isn’t that good!! Combine the two and you’re on to a winner. Don’t just be healthy, think healthy too!!