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Excellent!! Thanks Michele! Lots of Love, Joy

[ ] Nail Heath with Conditioning Recipes

Nail Heath with Conditioning Recipes Debra Raybern, N.D, M.H., C.N.C. Copyright 2007 Remember when the doctor used to look into your eyes and at your hands when you went in for a check-up? Why? Because our fingernails are a window into our body's health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a nutritional deficiency or disease somewhere in our body long before other symptoms manifest. Though your doctor may not do this anymore, you can use the following guide to evaluate your overall health. Don't ignore your nails, they can serve as an early warning signal for your health. If you are used to polishing your nails, give them a break, let them breath and take a look at what they are telling you.Healthy nails are pink indicating a rich blood supply. Nails are made of keratin, a type of protein and sulfur. It takes approximately seven months to fully grow a fingernail, at a rate of about .05 to 1.2 millimeters a week. The following are some of the nutritional deficiencies that can show up in the nails. · White fingernails with pink coloring near the tips can be a sign of cirrhosis of the liver. If the entire nail is white it could mean kidney or liver disorders or anemia.· White lines across the nail may also indicate liver disease, while white lines in a horizontal fashion may indicate heart disease, high fever or arsenic poisoning. A half white nail with dark spots on the tip could indicate a kidney disorder.· If the moon part of the nail area turns red, heart problems are suspect. If the moon area turns blue, then possible heavy metal poisoning or lung problems may exist.· Two white lines that do not seem to move as the nail grows indicate hypoalbuminemia which is a protein deficiency in the blood.· Abnormally thick nails might be due to the blood not circulating properly in the vascular system.· Yellow nails can mean there are problems with your liver, diabetes, respiratory disorders or problems with the lymphatic system.· Dark nails that are flat and/or thin, or are spoon shaped, can be a sign of vitamin B(12) deficiency.· Brittle nails are often a sign of iron deficiency and thyroid problems. You could also have impaired kidneys or problems with circulation.· Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis.· Pitted brown spots or split fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis.· Very deep blue nail beds can indicate pulmonary obstruction or emphysema.· Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean a general nutritional deficiency and insufficient hydrochloric acid production which facilitates the digestion and absorption of protein. More protein and minerals may be needed in your diet.· Thyroid problems can be seen in nails that are brittle, soft, separate from the nail bed, have ridges or like a bumpy road.· Nails that resemble hammered brass indicate a tendency toward partial or total hair loss.· Flat nails can indicate Raynaud's disease. This disease affects the circulatory system, which in turn affects the limbs. It leaves hands and feet continually cold.· Unusually wide nails that are square can mean a hormonal disorder.· Red skin at the very bottom of your nail bed could indicate a connective tissue disorder.· Greenish tints to nails can signify a fungal infection of the nail or a bacterial infection in the body.· Black splinter like bits under the nails can indicate infectious endocarditis, a serious heart infection. You should seek professional help immediately.· Lack of B vitamins cause nails to become fragile, especially indicated with ridges.· Dryness and brittleness together often indicate a lack of Vitamin A and calcium.· Lack of sufficient gut bacteria can contribute ot nail fungal infections.Many women with not-so lovely nails often have acrylic nails glued on top of their natural nails. This is an extremely bad practice. The glues and acrylics are toxic and can penetrate into the bloodstream; the fake nails cut off oxygen to the nail making it weak and thin; and many a nail fungus had it's beginning with a manicure or pedicure. For the sake of your health-let your natural nails grow out and take steps to make them strong and healthy by getting your whole body in balance. Yes, for a while you will have soft nails; keep them cut short and they will improve in a short while.Excessive exposure to water and detergents or soaps can cause the nails to swell. When they dry, they shrink, which results in loose brittle nails. Rubber gloves should be used when washing the dishes or getting your hands in lots of water.Herbs that provide the body with nutrients specific for the nails include alfalfa, black cohosh, burdock root, horsetail, oatstraw, dandelion, Gotu kola and yellow dock-all rich in minerals and silica.r and therapeutic essential oils (Young Living) that can be applied topically that will nourish the nail include borage, flax, parsley, lemongrass, primrose, pumpkin seed, frankincense, lemon and myrrh. (See recipes at the bottom for more choices).Supplements that nourish the nails include Sulfurzyme*, Amino Tech, Protein Complete, Balance Complete. *Sulfurzyme, by its very nature aids the body in ridding itself of viruses, so if you begin a regimen of Sulfurzyme and begin to feel rather puny, just reduce the amount you take and build up to 6-8 capsules per day for a healthier you. Here are a couple of simple recipes that nourish the nails.Nail Ointment 1 jar Rose Ointment10 drops V6 oil4 drops geranium oil4 drops Palo Santo4 drops Citrus Fresh4 drops myrrhScoop out Rose ointment into a stainless steel double boiler. Warm the ointment until it melts. Remove from heat and pour into glass measuring cup with a pouring spout. Add V6 oil and essential oils, swirl gently with a toothpick. Pour back into Rose ointment jar, re-label or pour into smaller jars, label and give as gifts. Using a cotton swab, apply a small amount to nail bed and massage in, twice daily.Nail Butter 2 tbls beeswax2 tbls cocoa butter3 tbls jojoba oil*1 tbls grape seed oil*20 drops essential oils-rose, carrot, rosemary, geranium and sandalwood-4 drops each.* In place of these two oils you can substitute 4 tbls V6 oil.Combine beeswax, cocoa butter and jojoba oil in a saucepan and warm on low heat in a double-boiler until cocoa butter and beeswax have melted. Remove from heat and add the essential oils. Stir well, let cool slightly and pour into jars. Use a Q-tip swab or orange stick to get a small amount of the cream from the jar. Apply to nails and massage with your fingers.Quick Nail Growth Oil 10 drops incense10 drops Lemon oil10 drops MyrrhCombine in a small vial or bottle. Apply with a paint brush to bare nails twice per day.Other nail health tips:Oils that soften cuticles: eucalyptus & peppermintOils for fungal infections: Melaleuca alternafolia, oregano, Purification, Thieves, thyme, Ravendara.Hangnails are a vitamin & mineral deficiency.****************************************************If you are not using the tremendous natural product line of therapeutic grade essential oils and health and home care products from Young Living, I invite you to start now! See web site belowI have been using these essential oils for over 13 years . Fantastic Products http://keysoffreedom.younglivingworld.com

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In a message dated 12/13/2007 9:14:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, epifany97523@... writes:

Nail Heath with Conditioning Recipes Debra Raybern, N.D, M.H., C.N.C. Copyright 2007

Thank You for this article,Michele : )

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