Tale of the Nail

Nails are considered to be the dead cells which do not have use. But there are important facts about these dead cells which most of us are not aware of. Did you know that nails keep on growing even after a person is dead?

But considering nails absolutely useless or merely something just for beautification of the body would be wrong. Nails do tell a lot about our health. We sometimes notice white spots on the nails. At times the color of the nail may also seem different. All these are signs of improper functioning of the body.

1-      Pale nails- Pale nails are the early sign of diabetes or liver disease.

2-      Brittle nails- If your nails break easily by even slightest touch then this means your thyroid glands are not functioning properly.

3-      Blue nails- Pink nails are sign of proper blood flow in the body. If the nails are turning blue then probably you have respiratory problem due to which there is deficiency of oxygen in your body. In extreme cold temperature lack of oxygen is obvious, but if otherwise you should definitely go for a physical checkup.

4-      White Spots- Nails with white spots indicate deficiency of zinc in the body.

5-      White nails- White nails indicate improper blood circulation and lack of iron in the body.

6-      Horizontal lines- If you notice horizontal lines crossing the entire nail then it show that you have highly stressed.

Nails reflect your health and may give early signs of some diseases or disorders. We usually ignore such signs as we think that they will disappear on their own. Most of the time they do, but sometime the disorder if ignored for long may create a bigger problem. If the change you notice on your nails persist for a longer time, then it would be better to take a doctor’s opinion.

Good gifts come in small packages

“Good gifts come in small packages” so true isn’t it? A small flower increases the beauty of the whole garden, tiny rain drops of the first monsoon elevates the spirit of the farmer, and a new born baby becomes the reason of joy for the whole family. In the similar way nature has bestowed us with a number of small gifts. We are surrounded by them but do not realize their importance.

Ayurveda studies such small elements and brings to us their benefits. It is such a vast subject that more you research about it, vaster its horizons become. The advantage of ayurveda is that it uses natural ingredients to cure human ailments. So it is easy, natural with no side effects and you can find these ingredients at home. Let us take a look at some known and available items.

1-      Turmeric- It is such a spice which is available in almost every house and it has so many benefits that make it “the Queen of spice”.  Its anti-inflammatory quality makes it beneficial in healing wounds and skin problems. It is used in enhancing beauty as it removes marks and makes skin fairer. Not only this, turmeric treats diseases like Alzheimer, diabetes, prevents cancer and also boosts the immune system.  

2-      Basil- Basil is considered a holy plant in India due to its amazing benefits. It is rich in anti-oxidants therefore it is very helpful in relieving stress. Basil is also known for its anti-aging quality which slows down the aging process.

3-      Garlic- It is very beneficial for diabetic patients. It reduces the glucose level and also has anti-oxidant qualities. As garlic is antimicrobial, it is used to cure eczema and other fungal infections.

4-      Coriander- Coriander is called a health booster. It removes toxic elements from the body and purifies blood.  It cures indigestion and also protects against urinary tract infection. Coriander lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.

5-      Coconut Oil- A source of nourishment used by people from years. Coconut oil helps in retaining moisture in our body, and keeps it soft and supple. Lauric acid present in coconut oil helps in preventing heart diseases. Coconut oil if applied and also consumed, helps in preventing premature aging.

Similarly all other naturally available spices, fruits, vegetables, herbs and even oil have many hidden qualities. Ayurveda is not only for beauty enhancement but has permanent solutions for many diseases. Look into ayurveda for your problem and get surprised by finding the solution in your own kitchen. Keep exploring more with Ayurveda and stay healthy.