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Chewing sticks are proven to be effective at cleaning in between teeth than toothbrushes I t wouldn’t be that gross if you didn’t have a toothbrush to clean your teeth. People have not been using a toothbrush to clean their teeth for that long.  History says it’s only about 150 years ago that people began using the toothbrush.  Before toothbrushes, a piece of cloth and water were used to clean the teeth.  Others rubbed things like salt and chalk across their teeth; but in many other areas, particularly among the Arabian, Babylonian, Greek and African societies, the chewing stick from plants was preferred. Also known as miswak , the chewing stick is usually cut from trees and shrubs in the bush, and it has proven over the years to be more effective in cleaning the tooth than the plastic brush.  A chewing stick is chewed until one end is frayed or forms bristles. This end is used to brush the teeth while the other end can be used as a toothpick.  Why would anyone decide to use a

Apostle Bugyei of Christ Apostolic Church It's hard to believe, that in the time of grief, the bereaved will rather comfort others. Read this encouraging message from Apostle Augustine Bugyei, father of Emmanuel Bugyei, final year student of KNUST who just passed away. BE STRONG IN THE LORD. Beloved in Christ, there are times in our lives that we go through a lot of crisis but in it all let's encourage ourselves in the Lord for faithful is He who has called us in to His eternal glory. For the glory ahead of us can't be compared to the troubles we are going through. My beloved son in KNUST, final year, Emmanuel Safo Bugyei  passed away just last week Saturday 27th July. In all this, like the Apostle Paul said "We are more than conquerors." Whatever you are going through, look up unto Jesus, for He is your strength. Peace Shalom. Credit: Apsotle Augustine Bugyei