<\/h4>\nYellow Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nNails may yellow with age or develop through the use of acrylic nails or nail polish. Smoking can also stain nails yellow.<\/p>\n
If your nails are thick, crumbly,\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>yellow, it could be due to a fungal infection.\u00a0 ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/cathybiase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nail-polish-2485196_640.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nIn rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as severe thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis.<\/p>\n
Pale Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nVery pale nails can sometimes be a sign of serious illness such as:<\/p>\n
\n- Anemia<\/li>\n
- Congestive heart failure<\/li>\n
- Liver disease<\/li>\n
- Malnutrition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>White Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nIf nails are mostly white with darker rims, this can be indicative of liver issues such as hepatitis.<\/p>\n
Bluish Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nNails with a bluish tint can mean the body isn’t getting enough oxygen. This could be a sign of a lung problem such as emphysema. Some heart problems can be associated with bluish nails.<\/p>\n
Dry, Cracked or Brittle Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nDry, cracked or brittle nails can be simply a result of lifestyle factors such as having \u00a0<\/strong>your hands in water frequently, excessive use of nail polish remover or exposure to other harsh chemicals.\u00a0 Low humidity can also be a contributing factor.<\/p>\nHowever, in some cases, dry, brittle nails that frequently crack or split can be linked to a thyroid disease.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/h3>\nClubbing Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nClubbing is when your fingertips become enlarged and the nail becomes curved downward. This can be a sign of low oxygen in your blood and is associated with lung disease. Clubbing can also be related to liver or kidney disease, heart disease and inflammatory bowel disease.<\/p>\n
Spoon Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nThis describes nails that curve upward at the edges.\u00a0 This may be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia, hemochromatosis (excess iron absorption), heart disease or hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n
Pitting Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nNails that have multiple pits or dents could be a sign of psoriasis. Nail pitting may also be due to connective tissue disorders or alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.<\/p>\n
Dark Discolourations<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBlack streaks or painful growths on your nail (or nails) needs to be taken seriously, as they may be due to melanoma, a form of skin cancer.<\/p>\n
Tips to Keep Your Nails Healthy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/h4>\nDo Not Cut Your Cuticles<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nThe cuticle of the nail is a natural protection against bacteria and fungi. Cutting them could leave you exposed to infections of the nail bed.\u00a0 What you can do is moisturize overgrown cuticles and encourage them back with a cuticle brush.<\/p>\n
Moisturize and Massage Your Nails and Cuticles<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nMassaging your nails regularly will improve blood circulation making your nails stronger and healthier.<\/p>\n
Using olive oil to massage your nails is a wonderful way to moisturize!<\/p>\n
Soak Your Nails in Green Tea<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/cathybiase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/cup-2176_640.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nGreen tea can help to make your nails strong and healthy. The antioxidants in green tea can help prevent brittle nails. Green tea can also help get rid of yellow discolouring.<\/p>\n
\n- Brew a cup of green tea and allow it to cool. Soak your nails in it for 10 to 15 minutes once or twice a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Eat Foods Containing Biotin<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nBiotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that helps to build healthy nails. \u00a0Foods rich in biotin include salmon, carrots, eggs, lentils, sweet potatoes and almonds.<\/p>\n
Eat Adequate Protein <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nAs mentioned earlier, nails are made of a protein called keratin.\u00a0 Eating adequate protein daily will provide the building blocks for growing strong and healthy nails.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nReferences<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/ss\/slideshow-nails-and-health<\/a><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/articles.mercola.com\/sites\/articles\/archive\/2015\/12\/07\/10-nail-symptoms.aspx<\/a><\/u><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/in-depth\/nails\/art-20044954<\/a><\/u><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/healthiack.com\/beauty\/5-tips-on-how-to-get-healthy-nails-naturally<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n
Nails may yellow with age or develop through the use of acrylic nails or nail polish. Smoking can also stain nails yellow.<\/p>\n
If your nails are thick, crumbly,\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>yellow, it could be due to a fungal infection.\u00a0 In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as severe thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis.<\/p>\n Very pale nails can sometimes be a sign of serious illness such as:<\/p>\n If nails are mostly white with darker rims, this can be indicative of liver issues such as hepatitis.<\/p>\n Nails with a bluish tint can mean the body isn’t getting enough oxygen. This could be a sign of a lung problem such as emphysema. Some heart problems can be associated with bluish nails.<\/p>\n Dry, cracked or brittle nails can be simply a result of lifestyle factors such as having \u00a0<\/strong>your hands in water frequently, excessive use of nail polish remover or exposure to other harsh chemicals.\u00a0 Low humidity can also be a contributing factor.<\/p>\n However, in some cases, dry, brittle nails that frequently crack or split can be linked to a thyroid disease.<\/p>\n Clubbing is when your fingertips become enlarged and the nail becomes curved downward. This can be a sign of low oxygen in your blood and is associated with lung disease. Clubbing can also be related to liver or kidney disease, heart disease and inflammatory bowel disease.<\/p>\n This describes nails that curve upward at the edges.\u00a0 This may be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia, hemochromatosis (excess iron absorption), heart disease or hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n Nails that have multiple pits or dents could be a sign of psoriasis. Nail pitting may also be due to connective tissue disorders or alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.<\/p>\n Black streaks or painful growths on your nail (or nails) needs to be taken seriously, as they may be due to melanoma, a form of skin cancer.<\/p>\n The cuticle of the nail is a natural protection against bacteria and fungi. Cutting them could leave you exposed to infections of the nail bed.\u00a0 What you can do is moisturize overgrown cuticles and encourage them back with a cuticle brush.<\/p>\n Massaging your nails regularly will improve blood circulation making your nails stronger and healthier.<\/p>\n Using olive oil to massage your nails is a wonderful way to moisturize!<\/p>\n Green tea can help to make your nails strong and healthy. The antioxidants in green tea can help prevent brittle nails. Green tea can also help get rid of yellow discolouring.<\/p>\n Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that helps to build healthy nails. \u00a0Foods rich in biotin include salmon, carrots, eggs, lentils, sweet potatoes and almonds.<\/p>\n As mentioned earlier, nails are made of a protein called keratin.\u00a0 Eating adequate protein daily will provide the building blocks for growing strong and healthy nails.<\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/skin-problems-and-treatments\/ss\/slideshow-nails-and-health<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/articles.mercola.com\/sites\/articles\/archive\/2015\/12\/07\/10-nail-symptoms.aspx<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/in-depth\/nails\/art-20044954<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n https:\/\/healthiack.com\/beauty\/5-tips-on-how-to-get-healthy-nails-naturally<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nPale Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong>White Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Bluish Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Dry, Cracked or Brittle Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\nClubbing Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Spoon Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Pitting Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Dark Discolourations<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Tips to Keep Your Nails Healthy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/h4>\n
Do Not Cut Your Cuticles<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Moisturize and Massage Your Nails and Cuticles<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Soak Your Nails in Green Tea<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Eat Foods Containing Biotin<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Eat Adequate Protein <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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