4. Relieve Cotton Mouth
It’s important to stay hydrated throughout the day. Avoid all sodas, coffee, and alcoholic beverages as the ingredients will increase the symptoms of dry mouth. Drink at least 8 to 10 8oz glasses of water during the day and try to avoid drinking and water or tea an hour before your bedtime to prevent interrupted sleep.
The catechins found in green tea provide your body with a dose of phytonutrient antioxidant compounds that eliminate free radicals from the blood and prevent drying of the eyes. Avoid eating foods that dry out your mouth. Opt for soups, smoothies, and broths instead of chalky foods that improve saliva flow.
Acupuncture therapy shows promising results in relieving the symptoms of xerostomia, or dry mouth. Studies published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation show that low-frequency electro-acupuncture and manual acupuncture provided long-lasting effects in alleviating the symptoms of cottonmouth. Keep herbal lozenges on hand to improve saliva flow while you’re commuting or without access to water.