Among the many different methods I use to determine a patient's state of health, or "unhealth," is to assess the condition of their finger nails (toe nails usually just tell me about the presence of fungus in the blood). This method has been a major part of Oriental medicine for many, many centuries.
Nutrient deficiencies in the body present themselves in the condition of the nails in the following ways:
Soft, tearing or peeling easily, opaque lines
Dry, brittle, breaking easily, horizontal or vertical ridges
Thin, flat, spoon-shaped, white or yellow nail beds
White spots or bands on nails or nail bed
Yellow nail bed, poor or no growth
Darkened nail beds
All of these problems indicate not only significant nutritional deficiencies, but can also indicate chronic organ dysfunction or impaired circulation, a possible precursor to cardiovascular problems.
Don't ignore these signs if your nails fit any of the above descriptions. And, please don't just cover up your nails with polish.
Dr. Esther
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