Do You Have White Spots On Your Nails?
Our fingernails can tell us a great deal about our health, and give us clues into what is
happening inside our bodies.
Many people consume too much sugar and refined carbohydrates which depletes certain minerals
from the body like zinc.
Eating lots of refined foods can cause a deficiency in zinc, leading to problems in the body
Such as hair loss, loss of taste/smell and white spots on the nails.
For example
You need a steady supply of zinc in your diet to create strong, thick and healthy nails.
If your nails are pink and contain no white specks or marks then this Is a good indicator
that you have healthy levels of zinc and calcium.
However if you have eaten too much sugar, white specks will begin to appear at the bottom
of the nail bed, and grow upwards as time goes on.
This indicates that you have been deficient in zinc at some point.
The nail takes approximately 6 months to grow, so if the white spot is half way up your nail,
this means you were deficient in zinc around 3 months ago.
When we are stressed, eat lots of refined foods or have digestive problems, our bodies
can easily become deficient in zinc.
This stops the normal growth of the nail structure, causing the formation of white spots on the
nails.
Treatment Options
Now that you understand what is causing the white spots on your nails, let's take a look
at 6 natural methods to prevent these specks, so that your nails can grow back healthily.
Just my usual reminder, this video is for educational purposes only, so do speak to
your doctor if you have any medical concerns.
1.
Pumpkin Seeds People who suffer with white spots need to
start eating foods rich in Zinc.
Eating 200g of pumpkin seeds each day provides 16mg of zinc, which helps to grow strong,
pink and healthy nails.
It's also a good source of ALA, which helps improve blood flow to restore the nerves beneath
your nails.
2.
Eat Shellfish Eat shellfish at least 3 times per week such
as mussels, oysters, crab meat, shrimp, cockles and clams.
These are loaded with Vitamin B12 and important minerals like zinc and copper.
These nutrients help to heal and nourish the nails, making them smooth and strong.
3.
Consume Apple Cider Vinegar Some people simply do not absorb enough Zinc
and calcium because they have digestive problems like acid reflux or indigestion.
Start taking 2-3 apple cider vinegar capsules before each meal, to help your stomach naturally
absorb more minerals that strengthen the nails.
4.
Take Zinc Chelate (30mg) If you don’t consume much red meat, seeds
or seafood you may be deficient in zinc as it can sometimes be hard to get from other
foods.
Taking a supplement of Zinc in the form of Zinc chelate (bisglycinate), or zinc picolinate
can help to heal your nervous system and prevent white spots on the nails.
5.
Cut Back On Grains Refined flour and grains like bread, cereals,
biscuits, pasta and rice contain phytates which can block you from absorbing zinc and
calcium, causing spots and weakness in the nail.
Replace these and eat more vegetables and berries to meet your fiber needs.
6.
Nutritional Yeast High levels of stress can also deplete your
zinc, because it raises the stress hormone called cortisol which needs zinc to function.
Eating 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast each day, quickly soothes anxiety and nervous tension
in the body.
It's loaded with B-vitamins which help to regrow and restore nerves underneath your
nails.
Important Notes White spots that appear on the nail are caused
by low levels of zinc in the body, due to stress, eating refined foods or not consuming
enough foods rich in zinc.
Zinc enables the proteins in your nails to grow and remain strong.
Without enough zinc the rate of nail growth decreases, causing white spots
And fragile or brittle nails that are more likely to crack.
Following the 6 steps presented in this video will help to nourish the nail and prevent
white spots appearing the future, whilst the nail grows out.
It's also recommended to consume lots of leafy green vegetables, and sea vegetables as these
will boost your calcium levels, another key mineral to strengthen your nails.
Get regular and vigorous exercise at least 5 minutes each day.
This will help to boost blood flow around the body, so that the nutrients can get where
they need to be.
In your nailbed.
If you suffer with indigestion, acid reflux, GERD or digestive disorders be sure to follow
remedy #3, in taking apple cider vinegar capsules.
Or simply consume 1tbsp of apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water before each meal.
This helps your body absorb zinc, calcium, b vitamins, silica and other nutrients that
support strong, smooth and healthy nails.
Vertical ridges on the nail, yellow discoloration, thick distorted lines and other signs can
all indicate problems within your body.
To learn more about these bodily signs & symptoms go ahead and tap here.
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Thank you so much for watching my video, and as always I wish you great health, wealth
and happiness.