Watch nail and hair health for early warning signs of other health issues

Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 8:15PM
Lydian Flash, Master Nail Technician in Nail Health

Did you know that sudden changes in your nails or hair can be early warning signals from your body?

For example:

• Brittle nails and hair loss can signal under active thyroid. It could also be from vitamin deficiency, often vitamin D.
• Pitted nails can often be psoriasis.
• Pale nails can signal anemia.
• Blue nails can be a circulatory problem, or involve a nerve problem.... Reynaud's Disease is an example of one type.

This does not mean every change equals a disease. This is just meant as a reminder to pay attention to your body. Our bodies are amazing gifts and will often let us know if something is wrong.

Article originally appeared on Lydian Flash : Master Nail Technician : Manicure, Pedicure, Full Set, Fills, Gel Nails, Silk Nails, OPI, Polish Change (http://www.lydianflash.com/).