Amazing and Beneficial Nails Facts

Know the hidden health messages that nails give.

Did you know that the speed at which the nails grow is related to the length of your fingers?

There are some more amazing facts including that nails also have many hints that can help us understand the health of our body.

Let us therefore take a look at some various facts and secrets hidden in the nails and health checks that can be recognized by the nails.

Higher Growth Rate In Hot Temperature

Did you know that temperature affects the growth of your nails? Nails grow faster in hot and warm conditions.

In winter the rate of nail growth tends to slow down.

Poor Nutrition Affects Nail Growth

The average growth rate of the nails is 3 millimeters per month. However, a diet low in vitamins, proteins, and minerals can interfere significantly with nail growth

Nails Relation With Hair

Nails and hair have a relationship, as both are made from the same material known as Keratin.

So when you pay attention to your diet to improve your hair health, you will also see a significant difference in the health of your nails.

Excellent Indicators Of Body's Health

The shape, size, color and lines on your nails are enough to tell your doctor about your health.

Experienced doctors can diagnose more than 20 diseases just by examining the condition of your nails.

Stress & Improper Sleep Affect Nails Health

Stress and tension also affects the nails health and growth.

Stress, and disturbed sleep divert energy and nutrients from the nails. So the next time you feel your nails becoming weaker, make sure to check your sleep habits and stay calm.

Men's Nails Grow Faster

Did you know that men's nails grow faster than women?, well except during pregnancy where women's nails grow faster.

Well that's interesting, because normally women like to keep long nails. However, it seems they would need to wait a bit longer.

Nail Polish Makes Nails Weaker

There lies a living tissue on your finger nails.
It breathes and oxygen penetrates through the nail plate to the nail bed.

However, when you apply nail polish, it strangles the nail bed and makes it dry, as a result your nails become weaker.

Apply polish only on few occasions, or make sure to leave your nails at least once a week without polish.

Blood Circulation Problem Could Result To Weaker Nails

In some cases, nails are easily cracked or broken. If you experience nails getting cracked and broken frequently, it could be due to the blood circulation being not smooth or nutrition is unbalanced.

Also, each nail color has a different story, whitish, yellowish or even bound nails. So the next time you see something strange happening to your nails or if it's changing its color, make sure to consult a doctor.

I hope you liked all these interesting facts about nails. If you think you can add a few more, then make sure to use the comments section below.