
Soft, flexible, oval shaped nails are generally strong, pliable, and can bend without breaking. This type of nail is characteristic of a Pitta predominant...
Nail health is related to bone, hair and teeth health in Ayurveda. Thin brittle nails may imply a nutrient deficiency, a metabolic deficiency, or malabsorption.
Thick, cool skin is a sign of thick blood and Kapha dosha.
Vertical lines on nails indicate digestive disturbance in the colon, possibly constipation, gas, and bloating. Ayurveda recommends restoring electrolytes, minerals, and digestion.
White spots on nails are flecks of white that appear on the fingernails. The fingernails are considered to be a window to the health of your bones in Ayurveda. White spots generally indicate malabsorption of nutrients. Nails (nakha) are a...
Pale nail-beds may be a sign of a blood deficiency, or a circulatory issue.
The moons on nails are called lunula. Small or non-existent moons on nails indicate weak metabolism.
Blue nail-beds signify stagnant blood, which may be due to poor circulation or low blood pressure.
Nail health is related to bone, hair and teeth health in Ayurveda. Irregularly shaped nails may be a sign of poor metabolism, often associated with the lungs and blood.
Fungi like the warm, damp environments like the groin, armpits, vagina, colon, and a toenail surrounded by layers of sock and shoe. Fungal infections also tend to lodge in areas with poor circulation, including the toes and joints. A fungal...
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