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Healthy Nails
About Healthy Nails
Fingernails are just another type of skin, the nails protect the nerve-rich fingertips and tips of the toes from injury. Nails are a substructure of the outer layer of the skin and are composed mainly of keratin, a type of protein. Healthy nail beds are pink to dark pink, which show a rich blood supply. Healthy nails are often a sign of good health, while bad nails are often a tip off to more serious problems. A high protein diet can help your nails grow stronger and healthier.
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Tips For Healthy Nails
Use nail polish remover with sparingly and with caution. It can dry the nails and your cuticles. Nail health relies on sufficient supplies of protein, B vitamins, vitamin A, calcium, zinc, iodine and iron. When your body isn't receiving enough of these vital nutrients, or doesn't absorb or assimilate them properly, the deficiency may surface on your nails. Massage a rich cream into your cuticle. If you have damage cuticle use a alpha hydroxy cream. If fungus or infection is present use a blend of Tea tree oil and lavender oil. Add a glass of milk and a hard-boiled egg to your daily diet. Rich in zinc, they'll do wonders for your nails, especially if your nails are spotted with white, a sign of low zinc intake. Wear 100 percent cotton socks. They're best for absorbing dampness, thus preventing fungal infections on your toenails. Use a good moisturizer on your hands each night before going to bed.
Common Nail Problems
Brittle Nails
These often occur from iron deficiency, circulation problems and other problems of the body's endocrine system.
Discoloration
Cigarettes, hair dyes and even tints sometimes discolour the nails.
Dry nails
Dry skin gets worse in winter or in colder-weather months and so does the condition of some nails. Some get brittle, which is why you have to be careful about soaking them in water with chlorine, soap or detergents. Rubber gloves and warm gloves worn outside in cold weather can help.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Healthy Nails.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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B Complex
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Minerals :-
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Silica, Zinc, Calcium
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Amino Acids :-
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Food Supplements :-
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Cod Liver Oil, Kelp
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Herbs :-
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Notes :-
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(Plus herbs and nutrients often available combined in specific formula for promoting healthy nails. See related items.)
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus may assist in the relief of bloating, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramping and irregular stools. It may improve allergies and atopic dermatitis. It may also be beneficial when you've taken antibiotics. As a bonus Lactobacillus acidophilus may help support your Urinary system.
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