Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hi All Most people with cancer are missing the white half moons on their finger nails. That is the case for me. I always wondered why and upon further researched saw some theories that it is the result of protein attaching itself to the walls of the veins due to lack of enough enzymes. However, after more research, I found out that there is a bacteria called Nanobacteria that causes Calcium to case around cells and in some cases can cause chronic diseases like Cancer and diabetes and etc .. If you red my previous post, I was talking about Calcium and Magnesium relationship. However taking Magnesium doesn't dissolve kidney stones, or salivary gland stones. These stones are encased and require more work. Also, when Calcium attached to the veins and tissue, it restricts the blood circulation and you see the receding of the white half moons on the nails. Please go to the following link and read up about Nanobacteria, look at your nails and also try to remember if you had any stones in your life time. May be Cancer is nothing but these damn bacterias restricting blood flow to some areas and stopping white blood cells from destroying Cancer cell. Remember that Calcification, is a beginning stage of Breast cancer. http://www.heartfixer.com/Nanobacterium/NB%20-%20Literature%20review.htm Just my two cents Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Tony, In re: To this question- My fingernails have developed ridges running length wise, that have elongated bubbles, end to end in the ridge. I have only moons on thumbs and right pointer finger. My skin has small lines al over, that appear as small bubbles, making the skin look as if it is dry and wrinkled, but its not. I am Hypothyroid, my TSH has gone as high as 136 in December, now 46. The doctor has not been able to help me except to switch dosages of Levothyroxin. I have no insurance, and have been trying to find the underlying cause to fix it. In hopes to help, Elizabeth Mike V <mds9513oleander soup Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 5:01:08 PM Nonobacteria and Calcium deposit Hi AllMost people with cancer are missing the white half moons on their finger nails. That is the case for me. I always wondered why and upon further researched saw some theories that it is the result of protein attaching itself to the walls of the veins due to lack of enough enzymes.However, after more research, I found out that there is a bacteria called Nanobacteria that causes Calcium to case around cells and in some cases can cause chronic diseases like Cancer and diabetes and etc ..If you red my previous post, I was talking about Calcium and Magnesium relationship. However taking Magnesium doesn't dissolve kidney stones, or salivary gland stones. These stones are encased and require more work. Also, when Calcium attached to the veins and tissue, it restricts the blood circulation and you see the receding of the white half moons on the nails. Please go to the following link and read up about Nanobacteria, look at your nails and also try to remember if you had any stones in your life time. May be Cancer is nothing but these damn bacterias restricting blood flow to some areas and stopping white blood cells from destroying Cancer cell. Remember that Calcification, is a beginning stage of Breast cancer.http://www.heartfix er.com/Nanobacte rium/NB%20- %20Literature% 20review. htmJust my two centsMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Several digestive enzymes taken two to three times a day on an empty stomach should help dissolve any coating around cancer cells, the same as it does the protective layer around viruses. Not sure what action iodine or Vitamin D3 has on calcification, but I do know that women who consistently maintain plenty of both virtually never get breast cancer - and in one study it was found to be impossible to induce breast cancer in mice who were given iodine. oleander soup , "Mike V" <mds9513 wrote:>> Hi All> > Most people with cancer are missing the white half moons on their finger nails. That is the case for me. I always wondered why and upon further researched saw some theories that it is the result of protein attaching itself to the walls of the veins due to lack of enough enzymes.> > However, after more research, I found out that there is a bacteria called Nanobacteria that causes Calcium to case around cells and in some cases can cause chronic diseases like Cancer and diabetes and etc ..> > If you red my previous post, I was talking about Calcium and Magnesium relationship. However taking Magnesium doesn't dissolve kidney stones, or salivary gland stones. These stones are encased and require more work. Also, when Calcium attached to the veins and tissue, it restricts the blood circulation and you see the receding of the white half moons on the nails. Please go to the following link and read up about Nanobacteria, look at your nails and also try to remember if you had any stones in your life time. May be Cancer is nothing but these damn bacterias restricting blood flow to some areas and stopping white blood cells from destroying Cancer cell. Remember that Calcification, is a beginning stage of Breast cancer.> > http://www.heartfixer.com/Nanobacterium/NB%20-%20Literature%20review.htm> > > Just my two cents> Mike> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Any suggestions on the digestive enzymes? On 7/8/09, Tony wrote: > > Several digestive enzymes taken two to three times a day on an empty > stomach should help dissolve any coating around cancer cells, the same > as it does the protective layer around viruses. > > Not sure what action iodine or Vitamin D3 has on calcification, but I do > know that women who consistently maintain plenty of both virtually never > get breast cancer - and in one study it was found to be impossible to > induce breast cancer in mice who were given iodine. > > > > oleander soup , " Mike V " <mds9513 wrote: >> >> Hi All >> >> Most people with cancer are missing the white half moons on their > finger nails. That is the case for me. I always wondered why and upon > further researched saw some theories that it is the result of protein > attaching itself to the walls of the veins due to lack of enough > enzymes. >> >> However, after more research, I found out that there is a bacteria > called Nanobacteria that causes Calcium to case around cells and in some > cases can cause chronic diseases like Cancer and diabetes and etc .. >> >> If you red my previous post, I was talking about Calcium and Magnesium > relationship. However taking Magnesium doesn't dissolve kidney stones, > or salivary gland stones. These stones are encased and require more > work. Also, when Calcium attached to the veins and tissue, it restricts > the blood circulation and you see the receding of the white half moons > on the nails. Please go to the following link and read up about > Nanobacteria, look at your nails and also try to remember if you had any > stones in your life time. May be Cancer is nothing but these damn > bacterias restricting blood flow to some areas and stopping white blood > cells from destroying Cancer cell. Remember that Calcification, is a > beginning stage of Breast cancer. >> >> > http://www.heartfixer.com/Nanobacterium/NB%20-%20Literature%20review.htm >> >> >> Just my two cents >> Mike >> > > > -- Sent from my mobile device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Any decent plant enzyme will work. Rich In a message dated 7/9/2009 2:59:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dipghater writes: Any suggestions on the digestive enzymes?On 7/8/09, Tony wrote:>> Several digestive enzymes taken two to three times a day on an empty> stomach should help dissolve any coating around cancer cells, the same> as it does the protective layer around viruses.>> Not sure what action iodine or Vitamin D3 has on calcification, but I do> know that women who consistently maintain plenty of both virtually never> get breast cancer - and in one study it was found to be impossible to> induce breast cancer in mice who were given iodine.>> Tony>> oleander soup , "Mike V" <mds9513 wrote:>>>> Hi All>>>> Most people with cancer are missing the white half moons on their> finger nails. That is the case for me. I always wondered why and upon> further researched saw some theories that it is the result of protein> attaching itself to the walls of the veins due to lack of enough> enzymes.>>>> However, after more research, I found out that there is a bacteria> called Nanobacteria that causes Calcium to case around cells and in some> cases can cause chronic diseases like Cancer and diabetes and etc ..>>>> If you red my previous post, I was talking about Calcium and Magnesium> relationship. However taking Magnesium doesn't dissolve kidney stones,> or salivary gland stones. These stones are encased and require more> work. Also, when Calcium attached to the veins and tissue, it restricts> the blood circulation and you see the receding of the white half moons> on the nails. Please go to the following link and read up about> Nanobacteria, look at your nails and also try to remember if you had any> stones in your life time. May be Cancer is nothing but these damn> bacterias restricting blood flow to some areas and stopping white blood> cells from destroying Cancer cell. Remember that Calcification, is a> beginning stage of Breast cancer.>>>>> http://www.heartfixer.com/Nanobacterium/NB%20-%20Literature%20review.htm>>>>>> Just my two cents>> Mike>>>>>-- Sent from my mobile device--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Hi Rhonda, Personally, I would opt for chymotrypsin, which William Donald Kelley used to cure his pancreatic cancer. Jay oleander soup , rhonda ebrom <dipghater wrote: > > Any suggestions on the digestive enzymes? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 My personal choice would be Univase Forte, which is available from our own Dr. Lanphier's Oasis Advanced Wellness . It contains chymotrysin and is reported to be 20% more effective than the more expensive Woebenzyme product many regard so highly. Oasis Advanced Wellness has some great products and Dr. Lanphier has done a great job of selecting only quality items. I am proud to be an affiliate. For those who have not seen the companies I have chosen to affiliate with, be sure to take a look at my Supplements Catalog, that is part of my tbyil.com website (all of which needs some updating . . .sigh) All the best, oleander soup , rhonda ebrom <dipghater wrote:>> Any suggestions on the digestive enzymes?> > On 7/8/09, Tony wrote:> >> > Several digestive enzymes taken two to three times a day on an empty> > stomach should help dissolve any coating around cancer cells, the same> > as it does the protective layer around viruses.> >> > Not sure what action iodine or Vitamin D3 has on calcification, but I do> > know that women who consistently maintain plenty of both virtually never> > get breast cancer - and in one study it was found to be impossible to> > induce breast cancer in mice who were given iodine.> >> > Tony> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Plant enzyme like say papaya? I don't know much about these things and want to make sure what I buy or order is good enough! Rhonda On 7/9/09, richmaj <richmaj wrote: > Any decent plant enzyme will work. > Rich > > > In a message dated 7/9/2009 2:59:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > dipghater writes: > > Any suggestions on the digestive enzymes? > > On 7/8/09, Tony wrote: >> >> Several digestive enzymes taken two to three times a day on an empty >> stomach should help dissolve any coating around cancer cells, the same >> as it does the protective layer around viruses. >> >> Not sure what action iodine or Vitamin D3 has on calcification, but I do >> know that women who consistently maintain plenty of both virtually never >> get breast cancer - and in one study it was found to be impossible to >> induce breast cancer in mice who were given iodine. >> >> >> >> --- In oleander soup , " Mike V " <mds9513 wrote: >>> >>> Hi All >>> >>> Most people with cancer are missing the white half moons on their >> finger nails. That is the case for me. I always wondered why and upon >> further researched saw some theories that it is the result of protein >> attaching itself to the walls of the veins due to lack of enough >> enzymes. >>> >>> However, after more research, I found out that there is a bacteria >> called Nanobacteria that causes Calcium to case around cells and in some >> cases can cause chronic diseases like Cancer and diabetes and etc .. >>> >>> If you red my previous post, I was talking about Calcium and Magnesium >> relationship. However taking Magnesium doesn't dissolve kidney stones, >> or salivary gland stones. These stones are encased and require more >> work. Also, when Calcium attached to the veins and tissue, it restricts >> the blood circulation and you see the receding of the white half moons >> on the nails. Please go to the following link and read up about >> Nanobacteria, look at your nails and also try to remember if you had any >> stones in your life time. May be Cancer is nothing but these damn >> bacterias restricting blood flow to some areas and stopping white blood >> cells from destroying Cancer cell. Remember that Calcification, is a >> beginning stage of Breast cancer. >>> >>> >> http://www.heartfixer.com/Nanobacterium/NB%20-%20Literature%20review.htm >>> >>> >>> Just my two cents >>> Mike >>> >> >> >> > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > > --- > > Links > > > > > > **************Dell Studio XPS Desktop: Save up to $400 - Limited Time Offer > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222466512x1201463496/aol?redir=htt > p:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D3) > -- Sent from my mobile device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Yes, papaya should work. Bob - " rhonda ebrom " <dipghater <oleander soup > Friday, July 10, 2009 12:32 PM Re: Nonobacteria and Calcium deposit > Plant enzyme like say papaya? I don't know much about these things and > want to make sure what I buy or order is good enough! > Rhonda > > On 7/9/09, richmaj <richmaj wrote: >> Any decent plant enzyme will work. >> Rich >> >> >> In a message dated 7/9/2009 2:59:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> dipghater writes: >> >> Any suggestions on the digestive enzymes? >> >> On 7/8/09, Tony wrote: >>> >>> Several digestive enzymes taken two to three times a day on an empty >>> stomach should help dissolve any coating around cancer cells, the same >>> as it does the protective layer around viruses. >>> >>> Not sure what action iodine or Vitamin D3 has on calcification, but I >>> do >>> know that women who consistently maintain plenty of both virtually >>> never >>> get breast cancer - and in one study it was found to be impossible to >>> induce breast cancer in mice who were given iodine. >>> >>> >>> >>> --- In oleander soup , " Mike V " <mds9513 wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi All >>>> >>>> Most people with cancer are missing the white half moons on their >>> finger nails. That is the case for me. I always wondered why and upon >>> further researched saw some theories that it is the result of protein >>> attaching itself to the walls of the veins due to lack of enough >>> enzymes. >>>> >>>> However, after more research, I found out that there is a bacteria >>> called Nanobacteria that causes Calcium to case around cells and in >>> some >>> cases can cause chronic diseases like Cancer and diabetes and etc .. >>>> >>>> If you red my previous post, I was talking about Calcium and Magnesium >>> relationship. However taking Magnesium doesn't dissolve kidney stones, >>> or salivary gland stones. These stones are encased and require more >>> work. Also, when Calcium attached to the veins and tissue, it restricts >>> the blood circulation and you see the receding of the white half moons >>> on the nails. Please go to the following link and read up about >>> Nanobacteria, look at your nails and also try to remember if you had >>> any >>> stones in your life time. May be Cancer is nothing but these damn >>> bacterias restricting blood flow to some areas and stopping white blood >>> cells from destroying Cancer cell. Remember that Calcification, is a >>> beginning stage of Breast cancer. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> http://www.heartfixer.com/Nanobacterium/NB%20-%20Literature%20review.htm >>>> >>>> >>>> Just my two cents >>>> Mike >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Sent from my mobile device >> >> >> --- >> >> Links >> >> >> >> >> >> **************Dell Studio XPS Desktop: Save up to $400 - Limited Time >> Offer >> (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222466512x1201463496/aol?redir=htt >> p:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D3) >> > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > > --- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Tony, Glad to hear all the good news for you and The Univase Forte is identical to what I used to take and about the same price. Something nice about have a certain amount of intuition. A " little bird " told me to avoid Wobenzyme. Maybe that is why the word is (Whoa)benzyme. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Is the univase forte found on greenpeople.org and for 60 bucks? R On 7/9/09, Tony wrote: > > My personal choice would be Univase Forte > <http://www.oasisadvancedwellness.com/cmd.php?af=853973 & product=univase-\ > forte> , which is available from our own Dr. Lanphier's Oasis Advanced > Wellness <http://www/tbyil.com/oasis.htm> . It contains chymotrysin > and is reported to be 20% more effective than the more expensive > Woebenzyme product many regard so highly. Oasis Advanced Wellness has > some great products and Dr. Lanphier has done a great job of selecting > only quality items. I am proud to be an affiliate. > > For those who have not seen the companies I have chosen to affiliate > with, be sure to take a look at my Supplements Catalog > </Supplements.htm> , that is part of my tbyil.com > website (all of which needs some updating . . .sigh) > > All the best, > > > > > oleander soup , rhonda ebrom <dipghater wrote: >> >> Any suggestions on the digestive enzymes? >> >> On 7/8/09, Tony wrote: >> > >> > Several digestive enzymes taken two to three times a day on an empty >> > stomach should help dissolve any coating around cancer cells, the > same >> > as it does the protective layer around viruses. >> > >> > Not sure what action iodine or Vitamin D3 has on calcification, but > I do >> > know that women who consistently maintain plenty of both virtually > never >> > get breast cancer - and in one study it was found to be impossible > to >> > induce breast cancer in mice who were given iodine. >> > >> > >> > > > > -- Sent from my mobile device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Papain is a good start. The first ( and best) way to obtain food enzymes is from....food. Raw, if at all possible. Next is something off the shelf. There are more "brands" of enzyme supplements out there then you can shake a stick at. I would sort them by organic ,and vegetarian food derived. I shy away from brands that include ox bile. Why they say? Not that ox bile is bad for you, but......... When one is taking supplements, why would you want to make your pancreas lazy? Whatever you choose, you want to supplement, not take the place of a body function. I like the basics, just what you need. Lipase Amylase Protease Cellulase Taking them with meals helps digestion, taking them between meals helps cleanse out other things that you may not want. More later. Rich In a message dated 7/10/2009 5:01:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dipghater writes: Plant enzyme like say papaya? I don't know much about these things andwant to make sure what I buy or order is good enough!RhondaOn 7/9/09, richmaj <richmaj wrote:> Any decent plant enzyme will work.> Rich>>> In a message dated 7/9/2009 2:59:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,> dipghater writes:>> Any suggestions on the digestive enzymes?>> On 7/8/09, Tony wrote:>>>> Several digestive enzymes taken two to three times a day on an empty>> stomach should help dissolve any coating around cancer cells, the same>> as it does the protective layer around viruses.>>>> Not sure what action iodine or Vitamin D3 has on calcification, but I do>> know that women who consistently maintain plenty of both virtually never>> get breast cancer - and in one study it was found to be impossible to>> induce breast cancer in mice who were given iodine.>>>> Tony>>>> --- In oleander soup , "Mike V" <mds9513 wrote:>>>>>> Hi All>>>>>> Most people with cancer are missing the white half moons on their>> finger nails. That is the case for me. I always wondered why and upon>> further researched saw some theories that it is the result of protein>> attaching itself to the walls of the veins due to lack of enough>> enzymes.>>>>>> However, after more research, I found out that there is a bacteria>> called Nanobacteria that causes Calcium to case around cells and in some>> cases can cause chronic diseases like Cancer and diabetes and etc ..>>>>>> If you red my previous post, I was talking about Calcium and Magnesium>> relationship. However taking Magnesium doesn't dissolve kidney stones,>> or salivary gland stones. These stones are encased and require more>> work. Also, when Calcium attached to the veins and tissue, it restricts>> the blood circulation and you see the receding of the white half moons>> on the nails. Please go to the following link and read up about>> Nanobacteria, look at your nails and also try to remember if you had any>> stones in your life time. May be Cancer is nothing but these damn>> bacterias restricting blood flow to some areas and stopping white blood>> cells from destroying Cancer cell. Remember that Calcification, is a>> beginning stage of Breast cancer.>>>>>>>> http://www.heartfixer.com/Nanobacterium/NB%20-%20Literature%20review.htm>>>>>>>>> Just my two cents>>> Mike>>>>>>>>>>> --> Sent from my mobile device>>> --->> Links>>>>>> **************Dell Studio XPS Desktop: Save up to $400 - Limited Time Offer> (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222466512x1201463496/aol?redir=htt> p:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D3)>-- Sent from my mobile device--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 I have no idea - I know that Univase Forte is on our own Dr. Lanphier's Oasis Advanced Wellness site, of which I am an affiliate for $59.95 and I make a small commission when people go there from my link. It and her other products are also featured on my website's Supplement Catalog, along with other carefully selected companies and products I have chosen to affiliate with. Affiliate sales are a small but vitally important part of and my meager income! All the best, oleander soup , rhonda ebrom <dipghater wrote:>> Is the univase forte found on greenpeople.org and for 60 bucks?> R> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Rich, your point is well taken for people who are healthy and consume a very healthy diet. However, for those fighting disease, especially cancer, the pancreas always needs support and help. Many times it is completely over-looked in natural protocols for cancer and other disease. After the age of 35 even healthy people can be very low on needed enzymes. The body was designed, enzyme-wise, to breakdown approximately one cooked meal per day. Getting enzymes from food is great, if the body is not already low and/or if the body is healthy. However, a sick body needs therapeutic support. As far as the lunula on the fingernails, missing or not, is not an indicator of cancer. They do seem to disappear more as people get older and it very well may have to do with circulation issues. Below is some good information from Dr. David Williams. Health Problems at Your Fingertips Dr. David Williams Back in the day when doctors relied on their own experience to make diagnoses, one of the first thing a physician would do is take hold of the patient’s hands and examine the fingernails. Though the practice seems a little old-fashioned in this country nowadays, it’s still a respected diagnostic tool in Oriental, South Asian, and Mediterranean countries. If you’re like most people, you might be a little bit skeptical about using your fingernails as a way to evaluate your state of health. You shouldn’t be. By using the following guidelines, you, too, can easily take a closer look at your own recent health “history.” While you’re taking off your gloves or removing your nail polish, there are several facts about your nails you should find interesting. Nails grow on the average of about 0.1 mm. per day. Those on the longer fingers grow slightly faster. Also, anything that increases circulation to the ends of your fingers or toes will increase nail growth. Increased circulation explains why nails on the dominant hand grow faster, why nails grow faster in the hot summer months, and why your fingernails grow three to four times faster than toenails. Strangely enough, there is also a circadian biorhythm to your nail growth. Nails have a period of rapid growth for seven years followed by seven years of a declining growth rate. Aging also plays a role. Over your life span, the growth rate decreases by 40 to 50 percent. Inactivity and illness can slow it even more, as you’ll see later. The most important areas you need to be aware of are: The nail plate is the term used to describe the nail itself. The nail matrix is the collection of cells from which the nail plate grows. The lunula is the whitish half-moon shape that you see at the base of the nail. What you’re actually seeing is an extension of the nail matrix. The nail bed is simply the skin underneath the nail to which it attaches. The cuticle, as you probably know, is the small strip of skin that covers the base of the nail. It acts as a barrier to keep dirt, bacteria, and other foreign substances from reaching the nail matrix. All nail growth occurs in the matrix. New growth simply pushes the nail outward until it breaks free of the nail bed. Since it takes a couple of months or more for the new growth to reach the outside edge, the discoloration or ridges you see could be from a problem occurring several weeks earlier. As you examine your finger- and toenails, keep several points in mind. Don’t press your toes or fingertips against any object while viewing. The lunula or whitish half-moon area isn’t always visible on all digits. It’s most commonly seen on the big toe and thumb. The appearance of your nails may vary depending on your age, race, occupation, nutritional status, and overall activity. Growths, infections, and abnormal skin coloring bordering the nails should be examined by your doctor. Both bacterial and fungal infections are not uncommon in this area. Nail changes are often very accurate indications of subtle nutritional deficiencies or serious systemic diseases. Oftentimes, these changes will occur long before x-rays or lab work reveals a problem. (JAAD 84;11:509–512) If you notice changes that indicate conditions which require the help of your doctor, don’t hesitate to inform him/her. Now that you’ve removed your gloves, fingernail polish (girls only, please), socks, and shoes, let’s take a closer look. Starting at the base of the nail, you should be able to see the whitish lunula at least in the thumb and big toe and possible in other fingers as well. The nail bed should be pinkish in color and the nail itself should be clear and relatively smooth. If you notice: 1) an abnormal shape, 2) indentations, or 3) any alterations in color, the following list should be of help. Abnormal Shape Extremely long and narrow nail plates can indicate a pituitary gland imbalance (deficient pituitary hormone). Accompanied by extremely long fingers, it may be a sign of Marfan’s syndrome. Marfan’s is an inherited disease which has many other characteristics other than long hand bones (deformities of the aorta, pigeon breasts, etc.). Another diagnostic sign of Marfan’s is the ability to encircle the opposite wrist with the thumb and little finger and touch the two together. Long nail plates are often common with tall slender persons. Extremely wide, square nail plates are indicative of hormonal imbalances. Acromegly (continued oversecretion of the growth hormone) and cretinism (congenital hypothyroidism) are examples. Brittle nails, where the borders are frayed and torn can be associated with malnutrition, iron deficiency, calcium deficiency, or hyperthyroidism. “Clubbing” of the nails indicates, most frequently, lung disease (emphysema, tuberculosis, cancer, et cetera) or cardiovascular disease, cirrhosis of the liver, jaundice, hyperthyroidism, or bowel disease. Clubbed nails will return to normal after the cause is corrected. “Spoon nails” most commonly occur in anemias caused by iron deficiencies. Depositing a drop of water on the nail to see if it would spill used to be a popular way to confirm spoon nails. The nails usually return to normal after correcting the iron deficiency. When the nail plate separates from the nail bed, it may indicate the very early signs of hyperthyroidism. Indentations Stepped ridges across the nail plate indicate malnutrition. Ridges running lengthwise (longitudinal) on the nail surface usually indicate a problem of not being able to digest or absorb nutrients. The most common nutrients involved are iron, calcium, and protein, which all require adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid from the stomach. A bump at the end of the nail plate that curves away from the finger is associated with vitamin A deficiencies, and sometimes the chronic lung infections that can develop as a result. “Beau’s lines” are deep horizontal grooves that run across the nail plate. They often form during periods of severe illness, infection, or malnutrition. During these periods, the ability of the nail matrix to grow more nail will stop or decrease causing the thickness of the nail to diminish. Once the illness passes, normal nail growth resumes, leaving a depression that can usually be seen in the same location on several fingernails or toenails. You can even estimate the length of the illness and the approximate time it occurred by measuring the depressions. (Remember, the nail plate grows about 1 mm every seven to 10 days.) Pitting, accompanied by ridges, across the nail occurs with eczema. Pitting in the rows across the nail plate occurs with the disease alopecia areata. This disease involves the sudden loss of hair associated with emotional disturbances or infections. Pitting with reddish-brown spotting of the nail plate (“oil drop sign”) occurs oftentimes with psoriasis. Total loss of the nail is not uncommon. A gross irregular overgrowth and thickening of the nail plate may be inherited or from chronic fungal infections. Color Changes in the Nail Bed The nail bed should be pinkish in color. Oftentimes, to determine if the color change is in the nail plate or the nail bed, you may need to press down gently on the nail plate. If the color is in the nail plate itself, no change will occur. The nail bed will often change color under pressure. “Terry nails” have a dark pink to brown band 0.5 to 3 mm wide in the nail bed. The rest of the bed appears white. Most commonly it indicates cirrhosis of the liver. It can also mean chronic congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and, in young patients, cancer. “Half and half” nails (or Lindsay nails) is where about one-half of the nail bed toward the tip is brown or pink colored and the half toward the cuticle is white. It is a sign of kidney disease or kidney failure. Muehrcke nails are where parallel white bands cross the nail bed. This occurs when the level of the protein albumin in the blood drops below normal. It can be caused by several problems. Liver disease, malnutrition, bleeding, kidney disease, tuberculosis, cancer, and even pregnancy can cause albumin levels to drop. “Splinter hemorrhages” are longitudinal red lines in the nail bed. The small blood vessels have ruptured and leaked. It can be a sign of high blood pressure, vitamin C or bioflavanoid deficiency, psoriasis, peptic ulcer, rheumatoid arthritis, or an infection of the lining of the heart (bacterial endocarditis). Color Changes in the Lunula Red colored lunulas instead of the normal whitish color are a sign of cardiac failure. Light blue (azure or sky blue) lunulas often indicate Wilson’s disease. This is an inherited disease involving copper metabolism and liver problems. Dark blue lunulas are a sign of poor circulation. It can be caused by heart disease, diabetes, or Raynaud’s disease, in which circulation to the fingers and toes is shut down when exposed to cold. Color Changes in the Nail Plate (The Nail Itself) Yellow or yellow-green nail plates result from impeded lymphatic circulation. It is called “yellow nail syndrome” and it is often followed by swelling in the face and legs. Besides lymphatic diseases, chronic respiratory problems, thyroid disease, and some cancers can cause similar problems. It should be noted here, that certain ingredients in the nail polish very often cause the nail to turn yellow. A milky-white color of the entire nail plate may be from several things. It may be inherited, result from trauma to the nail, or is sometimes found with certain skin diseases such as psoriasis. White streaks or bands that run across the nail from one side to the other are called Mee’s lines. They are a specific sign of arsenic poisoning, but they are also found in drug intoxication, infections, sickle-cell anemia, Hodgkin’s disease, or from the use of cancer chemotherapeutic drugs. (The bands are similar to Muehrcke nails, except these are in the nail itself. Muehrcke nails occur in the nail bed.) Long white streaks with built-up nail ridges are thought to be due to chronic fungal infections. Small white flecks in the nail plate have frequently been attributed to zinc or calcium deficiencies, however this is not well established. Trauma can also cause these flecks. Generally, they are considered to be diagnostically insignificant. (And that’s probably the one fingernail sign you thought for certain you’d know—sorry.) Miscellaneous colors and the possible results are numerous, for example: Brown or Black—fungal infections, ingesting excessive amounts of fluorine (often from fluoridated water supplies), use of antiamalaria drugs; Blue-Gray—silver poisoning; Brown-Yellow—ingestion of the blood anticlotting agent phenindione. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi Richard. I need you opinion, when i'm low on cash and can not buy Digestive Enzymes, i buy half pineapple fruit, half papaya or pawpaw put it in the blender with apple cider vinegar and blended for couple seconds, put it in a bottle and use as digestive enzymes. Do you think this helps ? or i'm waisting my time and money . Hugs Mary - richmaj oleander soup Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:11 PM Re: Nonobacteria and Calcium deposit Papain is a good start. The first ( and best) way to obtain food enzymes is from....food. Raw, if at all possible. Next is something off the shelf. There are more "brands" of enzyme supplements out there then you can shake a stick at. I would sort them by organic ,and vegetarian food derived. I shy away from brands that include ox bile. Why they say? Not that ox bile is bad for you, but......... When one is taking supplements, why would you want to make your pancreas lazy? Whatever you choose, you want to supplement, not take the place of a body function. I like the basics, just what you need. Lipase Amylase Protease Cellulase Taking them with meals helps digestion, taking them between meals helps cleanse out other things that you may not want. More later. Rich In a message dated 7/10/2009 5:01:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dipghater writes: Plant enzyme like say papaya? I don't know much about these things andwant to make sure what I buy or order is good enough!RhondaOn 7/9/09, richmaj (AT) aol (DOT) com <richmaj (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote:> Any decent plant enzyme will work.> Rich>>> In a message dated 7/9/2009 2:59:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,> dipghater writes:>> Any suggestions on the digestive enzymes?>> On 7/8/09, Tony > wrote:>>>> Several digestive enzymes taken two to three times a day on an empty>> stomach should help dissolve any coating around cancer cells, the same>> as it does the protective layer around viruses.>>>> Not sure what action iodine or Vitamin D3 has on calcification, but I do>> know that women who consistently maintain plenty of both virtually never>> get breast cancer - and in one study it was found to be impossible to>> induce breast cancer in mice who were given iodine.>>>> Tony>>>> --- In oleander soup , "Mike V" <mds9513 wrote:>>>>>> Hi All>>>>>> Most people with cancer are missing the white half moons on their>> finger nails. That is the case for me. I always wondered why and upon>> further researched saw some theories that it is the result of protein>> attaching itself to the walls of the veins due to lack of enough>> enzymes.>>>>>> However, after more research, I found out that there is a bacteria>> called Nanobacteria that causes Calcium to case around cells and in some>> cases can cause chronic diseases like Cancer and diabetes and etc ...>>>>>> If you red my previous post, I was talking about Calcium and Magnesium>> relationship. However taking Magnesium doesn't dissolve kidney stones,>> or salivary gland stones. These stones are encased and require more>> work. Also, when Calcium attached to the veins and tissue, it restricts>> the blood circulation and you see the receding of the white half moons>> on the nails. Please go to the following link and read up about>> Nanobacteria, look at your nails and also try to remember if you had any>> stones in your life time. May be Cancer is nothing but these damn>> bacterias restricting blood flow to some areas and stopping white blood>> cells from destroying Cancer cell. Remember that Calcification, is a>> beginning stage of Breast cancer.>>>>>>>> http://www.heartfixer.com/Nanobacterium/NB%20-%20Literature%20review.htm>>>>>>>>> Just my two cents>>> Mike>>>>>>>>>>> --> Sent from my mobile device>>> --->> Links>>>>>> **************Dell Studio XPS Desktop: Save up to $400 - Limited Time Offer> (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222466512x1201463496/aol?redir=htt> p:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D3)>-- Sent from my mobile device--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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