Top

Taking Care of Nails

September 4, 2008



Who does not want their nails to look beautiful? A healthy diet is the most effective tip for beautiful and strong nails. Increased intake of fresh fruits and green vegetables provide the required enzymes, vitamins and mineral salts necessary for nail growth. Food materials rich in silicon, calcium, biotins, zinc and vitamin B should be eaten in abundant quantities. Carrot juice holds special place in nail care. Rich in calcium and phosphorous, carrot juice has in it the right blend for nail growth. Along with the above nutrients, enough water should also reach the body for the proper growth of nails.

Each and every irregularity on the nails indicates one or other deficiency. That is why experts say that none of them should be left unnoticed. Nails should be properly taken care of in order to protect the fingertips. Dry and brittle nails are due to the lack of Vitamin A. The white band like marks on the nails are the indicators of protein deficiency. Splitting nail is the result of the lack of hydrochloric acid. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 makes the nail- ends rounded and darkened. Insufficient zinc content results in white spots. Cuts and cracks on nail remind us that more liquids should reach our body. Poor rate of metabolism results in reddened areas around the cuticles.

Washing the hands with a mild soap at regular intervals and cleaning the nails with a good nailbrush will take you miles in nail care. Cuticles need to be softened by immersing them in luke warm water. Nails should be trimmed equally and spiky bits should be carefully removed. Applying hand cream over the cuticles will increase the blood circulation to the fingertips. One thing you need to bid goodbye to if you want beautiful nails is the habit of biting nails. Nail biting is sure to bring disastrous results. These basic manicuring steps, if followed strictly will surely make you feel proud about your nails.


What's More today?

alt text How to choose the right cookware

Its difficult to think something novel about spoon, knives, forks and plates but you cannot say so for... 

alt text How nutritious is bitter gourd

What comes first in your mind when you think of bitter gourd? Obviously, its strong and bitter taste.... 

alt text How to help your child read better

“Babies are born with the instinct to speak, the way spiders are born with the instinct to spin webs.... 

alt text How to choose right pair of sunglasses

What better idea to protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses that are funky, cool and fashionable. Eye... 

alt text Diabetes and alcohol

A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner “Much obliged”, said he,... 

alt text How to choose a right panty

Panties not the best thing on earth but next to best thing on earth say a Chinese proverb. Panties are... 

alt text How nutritious is fenugreek

Fenugreek is a wonder herb and its no wonder that Jews customarily eat fenugreek on the occasion of the... 

alt text How to care for your bonsai

If you have a bonsai plant and you always complaint about the bonsai withering and dying, then probably... 

alt text How nutritious is bottle gourd

Bottle gourd is a wonder vegetable that is curing people worldwide and more and more people are accepting... 

alt text Hormones and headache

Hormonal headache occur only in women since a normal female cycle is associated with various hormonal... 

alt text How to improve your handwriting

Have you ever felt that your writing could be as elegant and distinct as the writing of the signers of... 

alt text How to tackle your double chin

Double chin is a chubby layer of skin hanging below your chin. The facial look of a woman can be improved... 

alt text Benefits of fish and cod liver oil

You consume fresh raw green vegetables and fresh fruits to keep yourself healthy and to prevent you from... 

alt text How to tackle wisdom teeth problems

Wisdom teeth usually appear when you are 17-25 years old. These are the last set of teeth to appear.... 

alt text Follow urine therapy to get rid of diseases

Won’t you be horrified if you are told to drink your urine to remain healthy? Won’t you be amazed... 

Bottom