Nails knowledge

Hi there,

have you ever wondered what the signs on your nails mean? Let's see if I can answer some of your questions:

• Pale nails: this can be a sign of anemia, have this checked with your doctor and in the meantime increase your vitamin C, B12 and folic acid intake;


• Deep ridges across the nails: this is a sign of stress or chronic illness. Do something relaxing every day and increase your Zinc intake, which will boost your immune system;


• Pitting: this can be due to trauma to the nail itself or it may indicate psoriasis or eczema, have this checked with a dermatologist. Increase vitamin C intake, a powerful anti-oxydant;


• White marks: these are usually calcium deposits due to trauma to the nail;


• Yellow nails: this could be a fungal infection, try with garlic, a natural anti-fungal, and increase your vitamin C intake;

Well, I am sure that some of you are now looking to their nails, aren't you? Anyway, you can always write to me for specific questions.

'Till nex time

Jessica