Hey Earth’s Enrichers!
Remember the saying about the white spots on your nails? “Those little white spots on your nails would determine how many ‘significant others’ you would have”. Well, some of you may have heard it. Anyway, what are those white spots you may ask? Those little spots are actually quite normal in some cases (not supernatural). Some folks say it is a vitamin deficiency, but that isn’t always the case. They are usually the result of scrapping or accidentally damaging your nail somewhere in the past. So, how can you avoid them and maintain healthy nails? Don’t worry, it’s really quite easy!
There are some rules and regulations for you to keep in mind in order to sustain the health of your nails.
To begin, let’s discuss what’s normal and what’s not normal for your nails. As previously stated, those white spots or even lines on your nails aren’t anything to be concerned about and they will eventually grow out. This also applies for the vertical ridges that may appear on your nail bed. They are natural too and they usually become much more visible as a person ages.
Here is what’s not so healthy: unnatural curling or shaping of the nails, nail discoloration such as dark spots that may appear on the top or under the nail, and the thinning or thickening of the nail. Symptoms of these ailments include irritation, bleeding, pain, or swelling. If you ever experience any of these symptoms, you know that they can be very painful and that you should probably go see your doctor.
When it comes to your feet, remember that they can be affected by unhealthy nails as well! In fact, they are the more susceptible to infection because they come in contact with the dirtiest part of our world, the ground. Also, being trapped in a shoe all day they can become hot and sweaty. This can breed infections. Therefore, to help reduce the chances of any type of infections, change your socks and wash your feet every day. Also, if you are working out, do not wear colored socks—they do not absorb sweat very well. Finally, pay attention to itchiness and chronic foot odor. These symptoms could also be signs of some sort of infection. So, if you experience any of these signs and they persist and nothing that you do gets rid of them, then please go and see your doctor.
The EE 411: Steps to Maintaining Healthy Nails
- Trim and file your nails- It’s not just to make your hands and feet pretty, it keeps your nails from snagging and being bent back. If this had happened to you in the past, you now that this is not a good feeling!
- Dry and clean your nails frequently- This keeps bacteria from growing under the nail.
- Moisturize you nails- There is skin under and around your nail. If it cracks, it can result in an uncomfortable hang nail.
- Keep your nails safe- Try not to hit them and distort them.
- Don’t bite! – Do not bite your nails or your cuticles. This damages the nail bed and could lead to infection.
- Clip your hangnails- Do not pull them! This could tear the nail bed or destruct ‘ouch!’
- Save your nails- If your nails show some of the symptoms listed above, go get them checked out before they gets worse.
Share with Us: What do you do to take care of your nails?
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