Health tips for better life

Ever noticed the steps a physician follows at your regular health check up. The first thing they notice is the health of your nails. Brittle or fragile nails which break easily are a sign of a problem. They are prone to breaking and might also have ridges and white spots on them. These certainly hamper the looks of your well manicured hands. Such nails are a common sight for many for us. They are an indicator there is a vitamin and mineral deficiency in the body. These deficit nutrients also affect the growth of your nails badly.

Beautify your nails carefully
So many options are available nowadays to beautify your nails (like nail paints, French manicures, acrylic nails). You can opt for any as per your mood; desire and demand of the occasion but the foremost thing to consider would definitely be the condition of your nails.

Fragile nails prone to cracking, flaking and splitting would set your mood low. You can certainly mask the white spots with nail paints but the original luster and shine of healthy nails have their own beauty. Following certain simple and easy steps to take care of your nails is definitely what is needed. These key steps would help you keep your nails healthy all the year round and you need not fear from choosing any nail art to complement you dress next time you visit a party.

If you are in a habit of using nail paints more frequently. Be sure to use good quality products and an acetone free remover. Acetone generally causes dehydration of the cuticles and thus over use can give you fragile nails.

Tips for healthy nails

• A simple solution to the above problem is checking on the dietary deficiencies. Consuming diet rich in vitamins and minerals promotes growth of healthy, strong and shiny nails without any spots or ridges.

• Clip your nails regularly. These are the dead cells of your body and grow at a certain pace. With time when newer layers get added they push back the cuticles to make the nail bed week.

• While being conscious to consume a vitamin rich diet, also make sure to consume lots of water. Hydrated cuticles are responsible for making your nails strong.

• To keep your cuticles hydrated, massage a little amount of vitamin E oil or some hydrating lotion daily twice or thress times.

• Certain yoga exercises help improve blood circulation and strengthen the nervous system. These have also been found helpful in overcoming the problem of fragile nails.

• Nail biting is a big NO for everybody.

• Use nail care products like GoNails Nail Growth lotion. Such products have specific ingredients like vitamin E extracts and other chemical components which stimulate the growth of stronger nails and cuticles.

• Get a manicure and pedicure done at intervals of about 3 to 4 weeks. This helps remove all the accumulated debris and dead skin in and around the nails.

One of the most common fingernail problems is split nails, brittle nails or cracked nails. You can strengthen your nails with a very simple method. It’s easy, inexpensive and just takes minutes each day.

Several years ago I owned a flower shop. I was the owner for 11 years. During that time I had a staff of five, but I did all phases of the business. When you are the owner, you need to know how to do everything – because at some point you WILL have to do everything.

Within a few months my nails had deteriorated from what were really tough, strong nails, to split and brittle nails. As a florist, my hands were constantly wet. Whether cleaning flowers, designing arrangements, washing floral buckets or just cleaning the shop my hands were in water. I had to resort to having acrylic nails applied to protect my real nails. This, of course, had it’s advantages.

Not only did my nails look pretty, but I had to get away from my business every 10 days to take care of my brittle nails. And, of course, now I had strong nails. Well actually my nails appeared strong, but they were in actuality deteriorating and turning into even more brittle nails. Partly from the acrylic process, and partly from all the water.

When I sold my shop I removed the acrylic nails and found I had extremely thin nails – very brittle nails. I tried everything. Special nail polish, special nail creams that promised to strengthen my nails. Nothing worked.

Thank God I have a fantastic dermatologist who gave me a ‘prescription’ to strengthen my nails – and guaranteed it would work. And it did. Within three months I had no more brittle nails. My once split nails were almost back to my original hard-as-nails, strong nails. And they just got stronger as they grew. That took about a year. But now I once again have very strong nails and am able to do gardening without fear of breaking my nails.

Ok – here’s the prescription to get rid of those brittle nails and get strong nails.

1. Take off all that nail polish … and leave it off. The polish remover is a killer for your nails. And the nail polish doesn’t allow your nails to breath.

2. Get a bottle of Biotin (also known as Vitamin H or B) – the lowest dose and the smallest quantity. Take one a day until gone (probably 30 days) – and then no more!!!

3. Wear rubber gloves when performing household chores. Try not to have your hands in water too long. Repeated wetting and drying causes nails to dry out, resulting in brittle and split nails.

4. Get some hoof dressing. Yes, for horses hoofs. You will only need a little bit. The brand I use is Hoof-Alive, Non-irritating Natural Hoof Dressing. Believe it or not – this works. Just apply a little bit of it to each nail – rub it in. Morning and night. As nails strengthen – you will be able to just use it nightly. Then just on occasion. It’s pretty sticky upon first application, but it works its way into your nails. I used to apply it at night just as I got into bed, and then in the morning just before getting into my car to go to work. By the time I got to work (in 15 – 20 minutes) I no longer had sticky fingers.

If you can’t find a store that sells horse or barn yard related products in your area, you can find it at Amazon.com. I guess just about everything can be purchased through them. When I purchased my Hoof Alive in Malibu, California about 10 years ago, the cost was around for a 4 oz jar. That’s a lifetime supply. The Amazon cost is around , but the shipping is over . As I was researching for this article, I found most other online stores are selling Hoof Alive for around plus shipping.

Another tip – not related to strengthening nails. Bag Balm – for cow tits, is also available at the same places as hoof balm. And guess what? Bag Balm is fantastic for your lips. Once again, another tip from my dermatologist. I actually have seen the green tin of Bag Balm in my local drug store chain.

I’m certain that in about a month your brittle nails will be turning into the strong nails you desire if you follow these four steps. Each month you should see marked improvement as your nails strengthen. And then in about four months you will have the strong nails you desire.

Want to have strong nails and get rid of those split, brittle nails … It Can Be Done.

Sometimes people think that males should not have nail designs unless they have a different sexual preference. But the truth is that art is not limited by gender so why not give yourself the freedom to express yourself through the best nail designs that you can ever have?

There are reasons why a man must go to a nail salon. It is not something to be embarrassed about since you will not be lesser of a person once you open that door and tell the nail expert, “I want acrylic nails!”The following are some of the reasons that may compel you to have nail designs.

Hygiene
A nail salon has all the amenities that will cater to your needs for hygienic purposes. If you will visit a nail salon the nail expert will clean your hands the way it should really be cleaned. All the dead skins will be removed and the dirt particles shall be washed away in the process. The nail expert shall also get rid of the cuticles that have made your nails look ugly. Excess nails that rub on your skin shall be taken away in the process. This will relive you especially if it has caused you a lot of pain already.

Most of the nail salons that offer nail designs for males also give a free foot spa. This is a great advantage for you especially if you have been in a military training for a while. While the nail experts do everything to clean your nails your feet shall be dirt free in the process. They shall takeaway the calluses from your feet including the accumulated dirt you obtained from the training.

Presentable nails
You can choose simple nail designs so that it will still make you appear brusque. Go for colorless or light colors that have simple designs that match your personality. Design does not mean caricature or flowers all the time. It simply refers to the presentation that you want your nails to have. So if it is merely a plain color that you wish for then tell the nail expert to paint your nails with such design. Your nails should also look simple with the tips showing smooth surfaces.

If you are going out on a date and your date will see your nails are dirty or the edges are not even trimmed you will immediately turn her off. How can you hold her hands confidently if you still have those calluses on your hands and if your nails have stubborn cuticles?

Even if you are a male women will also appreciate it if you have clean and presentable nails all the time. It would mean that you have time to take care of yourself and to make sure that you get the best hygiene. It is not a matter if being feminine because cleanliness should be observed by males and females alike. Don’t be ashamed to go to a nail salon and ask for simple nail designs since it will make you look good and feel better.

Artificial nails are used as a practical or decorative addition to natural nails – designed to make them more attractive, uniform and to save time. These nails are very popular with users and there are different types available including Press on nails, Acrylic nails, Wrap nails, Gel nails and many more. Whenever you use artificial nails it is best to seek professional advice on the best way to apply and remove them.

Modern Press on nails are more resilient than ever (the tips securely attach to the real nails so they won’t move, easily chip or peel, they have been known to last between 6 to 10 days) and are designed not only to provide an instant transformation, they are easy to apply (just glue them over natural nails) and come in different colours (which do not seem to fade or crack immediately), lengths and styles (for example French manicure).

They are useful if you need to save time and look professional fast.

Acrylic nails provide long nails in the fastest of time, which can be further enhanced with unique designs that can be painted onto the ‘nail canvass’, they tend to be very durable and can be applied to the nails with an acrylic brush or glued on, decide what type of shape and design as they allow the user to be as creative as they want. It is important to take care when using and look for professional advice about applying and removing this type of artificial nails.

Gel nails are a gel type substance that is applied in multiple coats, with each coat dried using a UV lamp after application, to provide a clear and glossy surface. Gel nails can give nails a natural look (but do not last as long as acrylic nails).

They can be tricky to remove if the nails have been left to grow out, find a nail technician for the best advice on application and removal of these artificial nails.

Nail wraps are the best looking type of artificial nails available, and one of the most popular too. They can be made from silk, fibre (glass) or linen which gives them a soft and flexible texture. Nail wraps are cut into a shape the user wants and glued onto the natural nail surface, once dried the wrap is buffed for a better more natural look. Using nail wraps causes the nails to become harder – as they are strengthened by the material bonding to the natural nail surface (silk nail wraps have been used to lengthen the tips of the nails). Another advantage of wrap nails is that they do not require as much maintenance as other artificial nail types and can last for up to two weeks.