Every morning, if you gargle with "this water"...

Actress Shin Ae-ra (54) revealed that she rinses her mouth with salt water as part of her morning routine.

 

On the 7th, Shin Ae revealed her morning routine on her YouTube channel 'Shin Ae Life'. Shin Ae said, "There are many good mouthwashes, but plain water is fine, and I prefer to use saltwater," adding, "I make a concentrated saltwater solution, put it in a small cup, mix it with plain water, and gargle deep into my throat." She continued, "I spit out all the bacteria, bad energy, and uncomfortable things that have built up in my mouth overnight," and explained, "I do saltwater gargles in the morning, after going out, before bed, and when my throat feels a bit sore." Shin Ae also mentioned, "(Usually) I tend to have a sore throat," and said, "When my throat feels a little strange, I do saltwater gargles several times a day." What health benefits might the saltwater gargle that Shin Ae introduced have?

 

Saltwater gargling is a folk remedy known to be effective in preventing colds and alleviating sore throat. In fact, salt has sterilizing and disinfecting effects, so it can have some degree of effectiveness. Especially when experiencing early cold symptoms such as a slight sore throat, gargling with saltwater in the morning and evening can help relieve symptoms. If you have phlegm, saltwater gargling can also help thin the phlegm and facilitate its expulsion. Additionally, thanks to the antimicrobial properties of salt, it can help eliminate bacteria in the mouth and reduce bad breath.

 

 

 

However, there are precautions to take when gargling. The concentration of saltwater should not be too strong. If the saltwater concentration is too high, it can damage the oral and throat mucous membranes. This can destroy the normal bacteria in the mouth and throat, increasing the risk of bacterial invasion. The recommended appropriate concentration for saltwater gargling is 1-3%. According to the National Institutes of Health, it is advisable to mix ▲1/8 teaspoon of salt and ▲1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of warm water. Using saline solution available at pharmacies instead of saltwater is also an option.

 

You should also avoid doing it too frequently. Maintaining proper humidity is the most important for oral and throat health, but excessive gargling can dry out the mouth and throat. Therefore, saltwater gargling about 1 to 2 times a day in the morning and evening is most effective, and adequate hydration should be maintained to keep the mouth and throat moist.

Saltwater gargling is good for preventing colds and for colds.

It seems to be good for related pharyngitis and sore throat.

I also do it every night before bed, and in the morning as well.

I need to do it.

Controlling the saltwater concentration well is the key.