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Your nails protect the nerves concentrated in the
fingertip and toes. Nails are part of the outer layer of skin
and are made of a protein called keratin. Healthy nails are pink which
indicates a good blood supply. Changes or or abnormalities in
your finger or toe nails likely indicate nutritional deficiencies and
may also indicate a more serious health problem (see
below).
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| vitamin B
complex |
7 |
Low vitamin B intake results
in fragile and brittle nails. |
| Essential
fatty acids |
9 |
Aid in the health of
skin and nails. They also help to relieve many inflammation
problems that occur around the nails. Fatty acids are found in
omega fatty acids from fish
oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil. The fatty acids work
well with the amino acid called L-methione. |
Multi-vitamin
and
Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin
D, calcium, vitamin B , vitamin
A, magnesium, and zinc which all are helpful
for people with nail and skin health problems. The
supplemental nutrients are also required for general good
health and well being. |
| vitamin A |
9 |
deficiency in vitamin A can causes
dryness and brittle nail. Vitamin A also helps the body process protein.
Problems processing protein
may cause hangnails and other skin related problems. |
| Carotenoids |
9 |
work with vitamin A |
| vitamin
C |
9 |
a lack of vitamin C can cause hang
nails |
| Bioflavonoids |
9 |
work with vitamin C |
| vitamin D |
9 |
enhances calcium absorption in the
body and the mineral calcium is needed to prevent
brittle and dry nails. |
| Horsetail |
8 |
this herb helps the body use
calcium properly and it is good for the flexibility of the
fingernails and toenails. |
| Ginkgo
biloba |
8 |
herb theat helps with circulation
problems and is also good for brain and memory function |
| Calcium |
8 |
needed for proper healthy nail
growth. Note a good calcium
supplement may also contain magnesium and boron. Coral calcium
is good as it is easily absorbed. (see Calcium Coverage below) |
| Zinc |
8 |
this mineral helps with absorption of
both minerals and enzymes. It has been shown that
not getting enough zinc may cause white spots on the finger or
toe nails. |
 Symmetry products
people tell us they use for Nail
Problems
(click on the product name for more
information)
| Calcium
Coverage
Protection
4 Life
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
BotanaCleanse
Plus
Fruit
A Mins
Future Star |
multi sources calcium including Coral
calcium, boron, and cofactors
excellent daily supplemental health system
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables,
bioflavonoids + carotenoids
colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital
for good health children's complete daily chewable tablet
supplement
children's drink supplement good for mental/brain also |
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NAIL PROBLEMS - DIAGNOSING
Changes
or problems with your finger or toe nails can be a warning of
many different health problems or disease. Often, nail changes
will occur before other symptoms start. The following table
give some help in checking your nail health.
| NAIL
CONDITION |
HEALTH
PROBLEMS |
| Black,
splinter like bits under the nails |
may
indicate infectious
endocarditis, a serious heart infection, other cardiovascular
or heart disease, or a bleeding disorder.
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| Brittle
nails |
may
indicate a thyroid problems, impaired kidney
function, and/or circulation problems. Brittle,
soft, shiny nails without a moon may indicate an
overactive thyroid known as hyperthyroidism. |
| Bumps
on Nails |
Person
may have rheumatoid
arthritis |
| Dark
nails (thin, flat, spoon-shaped nails) |
normally
indicate a vitamin B12 deficiency or anemia.
Nails can also turn gray or dark if the hands are
placed in chemicals such as cleaning supplies (like
bleach) or something you are allergic to. |
| Deep
blue nail beds |
indicate
possible pulmonary health problem such as asthma
or emphysema. |
| Downward
curving nail ends |
may
denote heart, liver, or lung / respiratory problems. |
| Flat
nails |
can
indicate person has Raynaud's
disease |
| Greenish
nails |
normally
a fungal infection,
can also indicate an internal bacterial infection. |
| Half-white
nail with dark spots at the tip points |
person
may have kidney disease |
| Nails
that break easy (chip, peel, crack) |
indicate
a poor nutrition, insufficient hydrochloric acid, and
protein in the diet. As well as deficiency in
minerals. |
| Nails
raised at the base, with small, white ends |
may
indicate a respiratory disorder like emphysema
or bronchitis. This type
of nail problem can be inherited as well. |
| Pitted
Red-brownish spots and split ends |
indicate
psoriasis and the person
probably needs vitamin C, folic acid, and
protein. |
| Red
skin around the cuticles |
can
be indicate poor metabolism of essential fatty acids
or may indicate the person has Lupus. |
| Vertical
ridges on nails |
indicate
poor general health, poor nutrient absorption, and the
ridges may also indicate a kidney
disorder. |
| Horizontal
ridges on nails |
can
indicate severe stress (both
psychological or physical). Person is also more
vulnerable to arthritis. |
| Thick
nails |
indicate
that the person's cardiovascular system is weakening
and the blood is not circulating good. May also
indicate thyroid disease. |
| White
nails |
indicate
possible liver disease
or kidney disease,
anemia. If the white nails have pink near the tips
then cirrhosis of the liver
may be indicated. |
| Yellow
nails |
indicate
internal health problems such as: lymphatic
system, respiratory disorders, diabetes,
and liver disease. |
GOOD
SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
ADULTS / TEENS:
-
Calcium
Coverage - supplement with co-support formula to help
absorption of calcium
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BotanaCleanse
Plus - do this first to cleanse toxins and make the
other supplements work better.
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Female
Balance - (for women) this herbal blend is helpful for
thyroid problems
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Protection
4 Life with Genesis - has 4 products in it which all
will benefit people with Nail problems and other related health
issues indicated by poor nail health. This kit
includes:
1. Advanced Omega
2. Mega Juice
3. NutraPack
4. Genesis
CHILDREN:
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink steam distilled water (6-8 glasses a day)
- avoid drinking alcohol
- avoid saturated fats and fried foods they stress the liver
- eat high fiber diet (brown rice and millet are good)
- make sure to get vitamin A, C, and E
- reduced sugar, candy, etc...
- avoid caffeine, hydrogenated oils, fried
foods, meat, soft drinks
- reduce dairy products in your diet
- fasting a few days a month
- for healthy nails make sure you are getting enough protein
- keep nails shorter
- do not cut your cuticles
- PRAY ... prayer helps with healing
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