Natural Toothbrush: The fibrous texture of celery acts like a natural toothbrush, helping to scrub away food particles and bacteria from your teeth as you chew.
Walk through any neighborhood in the Philippines, from bustling cities to isolated provincial areas, and you'll see them—children with bright smiles, but whose baby teeth may already be hiding a silent problem. In many communities, especially those with limited access to dental care, a dangerous myth persists: "Ngipin pang-bata lang 'yan, malalaglag din 'yan." (They're just baby teeth, they'll fall out anyway.)
What if giving your body a short break from food could actually help it repair itself — right down to your immune system and oral health?
Your brain isn’t wired to be awake past midnight — and your teeth may be paying the price.
According to the “Mind After Midnight” hypothesis from researchers (Tubbs et al., Frontiers in Network Physiology, 2022), staying awake late at night rewires your brain’s chemistry. It increases stress hormones, dulls rational thinking, and drives impulses like clenching your jaw, grinding your teeth, or snacking on sugary foods — all of which can damage your teeth and gums over time.
Here in the United States, we're surrounded by food choices. From drive-thrus to grocery store aisles packed with options, making healthy decisions can feel overwhelming. But what if one of the most powerful tools for better health isn't a restrictive diet or a complicated regimen, but a simple, delicious habit accessible to everyone?
