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- Healthy Nails
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- Nail are composed a of keratin - a type of protein - and minerals. Nails provide protection for
your finger tips and are meant to be strong yet flexible, smooth and glossy. Nail health
relies on sufficient supplies of protein, B vitamins, vitamin A, calcium, zinc, iodine and
iron. When your body isn't receiving enough of these vital nutrients, or doesn't absorb or
assimilate them properly, the deficiency may surface on your nails. Abnormal or unhealthy
nails may also be the result of a local injury, a glandular deficiency such as
hypo-thyroidism, or a deficiency of certain nutrients. Below is a list of nails problem
and the probable solutions
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Darkened or Pale, thin lack-of-color nails.
Probable cause: Anemia or iron deficiency. |
| Dry Nails that split or break easily. Probable cause: Lack
of vitamin A, calcium, and protein.
A protein deficiency can opaque white bands to appear on the nails or cause them to become
dry, brittle, and very thin. Insufficient amounts of complete protein and/or vitamin A
slow down the rate of nail growth (which is also affected by various drugs). A shortage of
vitamin A or calcium in the diet may also cause dryness and brittleness. |
| Fragile Nails with horizontal or vertical ridges. Probable
cause: Vitamin B deficiency. A lack of the B vitamin causes nail
to become fragile, with horizontal or vertical ridges appearing. Horizontal ridges can
also be a signal of a hormonal imbalance and sometimes appear during menstruation.
Vertical ridges may signal anemia or iron deficiency or may results from aging or dryness.
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Fungus Nails: Probable cause: Lack of friendly bacteria and/or too many antibiotics. A fungus infestation
found underneath the nails can also be a sign of the insufficient intake of B vitamins. A
intake of Acidophilus (a good bacteria) will help fight off bad
bacteria. Artificial nails or damage nails commonly create fungus under the fingernails. A
blend of two or more of the following essential oils applied to the nail or before
applying artificial nails will also help with fungus. Tea
tree, clove, eucalyptus,
and/or niaouli. |
Hang Nails: Probable cause: Frequent hang nails
usually indicate an inadequate intake of vitamin C, folic acid, and protein. |
| Mood-shaped or white stop on the nails. Probable cause: iron and zinc deficiency. White spots on the nails can be
cause by a zinc deficiency. Also a moon-shapes nail can be a sign of a iron deficiency. |
Any nail abnormality indicates that
the diet is not adequate. A well-balanced diet supplying all essential nutrients is
recommended for all around healthy nails. |
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Product Recommendations |
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Contains: 880 mg Horsetail Grass
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- The Bodybuilder
- Aids hair that is: Fine, Limp, Weak. The
Bodybuilder provides a combination of protein and Vitamin C, essential nutrients for the
maintenance of good hair health & vitality. These important nutrients are the primary
elements for hair elasticity which provides strength, youthful, texture and resiliency for
hair. Great for strong nails and for fighting wrinkles.
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Hair and Skin provides nutrients necessary for healthy hair, skin and
nails. It includes effective doses of MSM (MethylSulfonylMethane), a sulphur source that
provides necessary nutrients for the building process of proteins in Hair and Skin.
Glucosamine, which aids in collagen and connective tissue formation. Concentrated Enzymes,
that help with the proper break down of food allowing delivery of sufficient nutrients to
the extremities. Biotin, essential ingredient for formation of hair, skin and nails, and a
blend of other traditional herbs.  |
- Anti
- Fungal
- Treatment
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For Treatment of fungal infections of the nails and surrounding skin.
Active ingredients: Tea Tree oil & Litsea Cubeba oil. |
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