NAILS, VARIOUS PROBLEMS

Nails protect the sensitive nerve endings from harm and injury. Nails are formed of proteins, keratin and minerals.

Symptoms

A lack of vitamin A and calcium makes them dry and brittle.

A lack of B- complex vitamins causes weakness and cracking.

A lack of vitamin B12 causes dry, dark nails and causes them to be excessively round and curved.

A lack of proteins is evidenced by white stripes on the nails with a raised tip.

 Causes

Depending on the type of problem, take the nutrients that are indicated above. Also to soften nails and prevent them from getting curved and dried, it is recommended especially for ladies who use common soap for a long period of time, to apply moisturizing cream with aloe vera is recommended.

Fungus on nails : Fungus on is a common ailment but hard to eliminate. Reason is due to the difficulty of fungicides to penetrate to the root, clear to the skin which is under the nail.

Suggested treatment

Aloe vera is an element which has the characteristic of penetrating deeply and carrying or serving as a vehicle to transport other elements. Aloe vera has fungicide properties, however, it is commonly combined with other active element to produce an optimal results. Aloe vera extracts combined with other elements like salicylic acid, when applied to the affected area after bathing helps in the treatment of fungus on nail. It is recommended to eat yogurt everyday. The lacto bacillus or acidophilus destroys the fungus candida albicans which may be causing this condition under the nails

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Supplement

Aloe vera juice

Beta carotene

Multi-mineral

Aloe vera moisturizing lotion

To strengthen weak nails apply garlic on them and leave it there for 10 to 15 minutes a day’

Supplement for children

VITAMIN A , B, B12,

Multi-minerals, Iron.