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Although I do have a bit of arthritic problems---I don't seem to fit too much of the categories mentioned....hmmm--at least not as far as i know... Thanks BeaJane MacRoss <highfield1 wrote: Also I reckon that arthritic conditions of the digits - especially the thumbs - can show in the thumb nails - as the Qi flow & /or circulation is not as good as in non arthritic thumbs - nails are also hereditary - or is that genetic - friends of mine were children of first cousins and

had deformed thumbs and thumbnails. I have seen similar thumb deformity in people who have suffered TB as children.What did you think of the father and daughter who had had a child as shown in 60 minutes last evening? Close family's offspring are bound to accentuate genetic anomalies.Jane- "Hanneke" <blosshan (AT) aapt (DOT) net.au>Monday, April 07, 2008 1:44 PM Ridges in fingernails 2One more article about nails. (Thanks Jane)HannekeWeb Hpathy.com-------------------------Homeopathy

Articles-------------------------Fingernails And What They Reveal-- Dr. Gabrielle TraubEditor: The apparance and colour of our nails not only reflectsthe status of our health but can give valuable information about theunderlying disease condition and as a homeopath, it can also help us inselecting the most appropriate homeopathic remedy. The following analysis byDr. Gabrielle Traub gives us an insight into the various states of ournails, their underlying pathology and also the most appropriate homeopathicremedies.Lines and indentations:Ridges can signify a possible infection such as the flu.Beau's lines - Transverse depressions. Occurs when growth at thenail root (matrix) is interrupted by any severe acute illness e.g. heartattack, measles, pneumonia, or fever. These lines emerge from under the nailfolds weeks later, and

allow us to estimate when the patient was sick.NAILS; corrugated; transversely: ars., med.Mee's linesTransverse white lines that run across the nail, following theshape of the nail moon. Uncommon. Causality: after acute/severe illness,Arsenic poisoning.Thus homeopathic remedy= Ars albVertical ridges(Lengthwise grooves or ridges) - may indicate a kidney disorder(kidney failure); associated with ageing; iron deficiency (Anemia). Mayindicate a tendency to develop arthritisNAILS; roughness fingernails; ridges, longitudinal: fl-ac.NAILS; roughness fingernails; ribbed: thuj.NAILS; corrugated: ars., calc., calc-f., fl-ac., med., ph-ac.,sabad., sel., Sil., thuj.Nail shapeClubbing of the fingers - fingertips widen and become round.Nails curve around your fingertips, more convex. Proximal nail fold feelsspongy. Caused by enlargement in connective tissue as compensation

for achronic lack of oxygen. e.g. severe emphysema Lung disease is present in 80percent of people who have clubbed fingers. It may also appear in chronicinfections especially abscesses, lung cancer, chronic lung (chronicbronchitis, emphysema) and heart disease, longstanding TB, congenital heartdisease, cyanotic, primary biliary cirrhosis.med., nit-ac., tub.curved fingernails; consumption, in: med., tub.PittingSmall pits or depressions. Most common nail problem seen in 25percent to 50 percent of people with psoriasis.Extremities; NAILS; holes in: ars.Psoriasis - pitting, onycholysis, thickening, circumscribedyellowish tan discoloration "oil spot" lesion.Spoon nailsSoft nails that look scooped out. Depression is usually largeenough to hold a drop of liquid. Often indicates iron deficiency anemia.Extremities; NAILS; complaints of; depressed:

med.OnycholysisLifting of the nail from the nail bed. Causes: trauma,psoriasis, drug reactions, bacterial/fungal infection, contact dermatitisfrom using nail hardeners, thyroid disease, iron deficiency anemia orsyphilis.Looseness fingernails: apis., med., pyrog., ust.Nail growthNail hypertrophyThickening of the nail. Either congenital (e.g. Mal de Meleda)or acquired - The nail becomes deformed with claw like appearance. Causes:Not cutting the nails, trauma, Leprosy, peripheral vascular disorders.NAILS; hypertrophy: calc-f., fl-ac., graph., laur.NAILS; thick: alum., anan., ant-c., ars., but-ac., calc.,calc-f., calo., caust., falco-p., ferr., fl-ac., Graph., merc., pitu-a.,pop-c., sabad., sec., sep., Sil., sulph., ust., x-rayNail atrophy:The nail becomes thin, rudimentary and smaller size congenitalor acquired. Causes: Lichen planus, Epidermolysis bullosa,

Darrier'sdisease, vascular disturbances, Leprosy.NAILS; atrophic: sil.NAILS; grow, do not: ant-c., pitu-a., rad-br., sil.Nail Patella Syndromea rare genetic disorder, occurs in 2.2 out of every 100,000people and causes abnormalities in the bones and nails. autosomal dominant.Carried by the ABO blood group.Nails present as small and concave, longitudinally grooved,abnormally split, pitted, softened, discolored, or brittle.Remedies: Thuja, Graphites, Calc-flour, Syph.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; grow, nails, do not: ant-c.,calc., sil.DiscolorationHalf-and-Half (Lindsay's nails) - Look for an arc of brownishdiscoloration. May occur in a small percentage of people who have kidneyfailure. Internal diseases and nutritional deficits can cause changes in theappearance of the nails.Terry's nailsThe nail looks opaque and white, but the nail tip has a

darkpink to brown band. May accompany cirrhosis, congestive heart failure,adult-onset diabetes, cancer or ageing.CyanosisA bluish discoloration visible at the nail bases in selectpatient with severe hypoxemia or hypoperfusion. As with clubbing, it is notat all sensitive for either of these conditions.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; discoloration, nails;blueness (59) : acon., aesc., agar., apis, apoc., arg-n., arn., ars., asaf.,aur., cact., camph., carbn-s., carb-v., chel., chin., chin-ar., chin-s.,chlf., cic., cocc., colch., con., cupr., dig., dros., eup-pur., ferr.,ferr-ar., ferr-p., gels., gins., graph., ip., manc., merc., merc-s., mez.,mur-ac., nat-m., nit-ac., Nux-v., op., ox-ac., petr., ph-ac., phos., plb.,rhus-t., sang., sars., sep., sil., sulph., sumb., tarent., thuj., Verat.,verat-v.Paronychia (felon)Inflammation of the nail folds, which appear red, swollen andtender. The

cuticle may not be visible. Causes: fungal infection, secondarybacterial infection, people who's hands are often in water are moresusceptible.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; panaritium, nails (53) :all-c., alum., Am-c., am-m., anac., Anthr., Apis, arn., asaf., bar-c.,benz-ac., berb., bov., bufo, calc., caust., chin., cist., con., cur., Dios.,eug., ferr., Fl-ac., gins., Hep., hyper., iod., iris, kali-c., kalm., lach.,led., lyc., merc., Myris., nat-c., nat-h., nat-m., nat-s., Nit-ac., par.,petr., phyt., plb., puls., rhus-t., sang., sep., Sil., sulph., Tarent-c.,teucr.NAILS; pulp, of; nails recede, leave raw surface: sec.redness; fingernails: apis, ars., cortiso., crot-c., lepi.,lith-c., ozone, upa., x-rayinflammation, fingernails; around: con., hell., kola., nat-m.,nat-s., ph-ac., sil.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; fungus, under (4) : ant-c.,graph., petr., thuj.H; Hands; NAILS,

fingers, general; inflammation, fingernails (1): kali-c.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; inflammation, fingernails;root of (2) : hep., stict.Due to CandidaRingwormSplinter HaemorrhagesLooks like a splinter underneath the nail, virtually 100%diagnostic of Sub-acute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE). A bacterial infectionaffecting the valves of the heart. Occasionally caused by Trichinosis, aparasitic infection caused by eating raw or undercooked Pork.D; Diseases; ENDOCARDITIS, heart: abrot., acet-ac., Acon., Ars.,ars-i., Aur., aur-m., bism., bry., cact., calc., cocc., coc-c., colch.,dig., ferr., iod., kali-ar., kali-c., kali-i., Kalm., lach., led., nat-m.,naja, ox-ac., phos., phyt., plat., plb., sep., Spig., spong., tarent.,verat-v.D; Diseases; TRICHINOSIS (3) : ars., bapt., cinaAbsent "half moons" - Pituitary problems or poor circulation.NAILS; lunula absent: lyc.,

puls., tub.White hue at base of nails:Liver disease: chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis.Yellow nail syndromeYellow nail syndrome is characterized by yellow or green nailsthat lack a cuticle, grow slowly, and are loose or detached (onycholysis).May be associated with swelling of the hands and feet (lymphoedema), or alung diseases e.g. chronic bronchitis. Yellow nails can indicate internaldisorders long before other symptoms appear. Some of these are problems withthe lymphatic system, respiratory disorders, diabetes, and liver disorders.NAILS: discoloration; yellowish: am-c., ambr., ant-c., ars.,aur., bell., bry., calc., canth., carb-v., caust., cham., chel., chin.,Con., ferr., hep., ign., lyc., merc., nit-ac., nux-v., op., plb., puls.,Sep., Sil., spig., sulph.White spots (Leukonychia)Caused by trauma to the nails, over vigorous/excessivemanicuring.alum., ars., nit-ac.,

ozone, sep., Sil., sulph., thal.Melanonychiavertical pigmented bands or nail 'moles'. A sudden change in thenail plate could indicate a malignant melanoma or lesion. Commonly occur indark-skinned people, and are normal.Brittle nailsHypothyroidism: brittle nails - which separate easily from thenail bed (Onycholysis) accompanied by dry, yellowish skin, fatigue, slowpulse, chilly, coarse hair that falls out.Hyperthyroidism: brittle nails - which separate easily from thenail bed (Onycholysis) and are concave (spoon nails)Brittle nails - may also suggest iron deficiency anemia, kidneyand circulatory problems.NAILS; brittle: alum., alum-sil., ambr., anan., ant-c., ars.,but-ac., calc., calc-f., cast-eq., caust., clem., cupr., dios., fl-ac.,Graph., hep., hydrog., lept., lyc., med., merc., morg., nat-m., nit-ac.,ozone, phos., Psor., rad-br., ruta, sabad., sec., sel., senec., sep.,

sil.,spig., squil., sulph., syc-co., thuj., tub., x-rayNails that chip, peel, crack, or break easily - suggest anutritional deficiency, lacking hydrochloric acid, protein or minerals.NAILS: cracked: ant-c., ars., lach., nat-m., sil.Crumbling away of fingernails: but-ac.{Butyric acid: a volatileacid obtained from butter}NAILS; scatter like powder when cut: sil.Summary:Liver Diseases: White NailsKidney Diseases: Half of nail is pink, half is whiteHeart Conditions: Nail bed is redLung Diseases: Yellowing and thickening of the nail, slowedgrowth rateAnemia: Pale nail bedsDiabetes: Yellowish nails, with a slight blush at the baseNutritional deficienciesVitamin A and calcium deficiencies - dry brittle nails.Vitamin B deficiency - horizontal and vertical ridges, thatbreak easily.Vitamin B12 deficiency - dry, darkened nails with rounded

andcurved nail ends.Protein deficiency - white bandsAyurvedic analysis:Ayurveda considers nails as the waste product of the bones.Dry, crooked, rough nails that break easily indicates apredominance of the Vata constitution.Soft, pink, tender nails that are easily bent are indication ofa Pitta constitution.Thick, strong, soft and shiny nails indicate a Kaphaconstitution.Longitudinal lines: indicate inability of the digestive systemto absorb food properly.Transverse grooves: may indicate the presence of long-standingillness or malnutrition.Yellow nails: alert us to liver problems or jaundice.Blue nails: indicate a weak heart.Redness: shows an excess of red blood cells.---«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»§ - PULSE ON 21st CENTURY ALTERNATIVE

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Re: Ridges in fingernails 2--Thanks for articles

 

Although I do have a bit of arthritic problems---I don't seem to fit too much of the categories mentioned....hmmm--at least not as far as i know...

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Also I reckon that arthritic conditions of the digits - especially the thumbs - can show in the thumb nails - as the Qi flow & /or circulation is not as good as in non arthritic thumbs - nails are also hereditary - or is that genetic - friends of mine were children of first cousins and had deformed thumbs and thumbnails. I have seen similar thumb deformity in people who have suffered TB as children.What did you think of the father and daughter who had had a child as shown in 60 minutes last evening? Close family's offspring are bound to accentuate genetic anomalies.Jane- "Hanneke" <blosshan (AT) aapt (DOT) net.au>Monday, April 07, 2008 1:44 PM Ridges in fingernails 2One more article about nails. (Thanks Jane)HannekeWeb Hpathy.com-------------------------Homeopathy Articles-------------------------Fingernails And What They Reveal-- Dr. Gabrielle TraubEditor: The apparance and colour of our nails not only reflectsthe status of our health but can give valuable information about theunderlying disease condition and as a homeopath, it can also help us inselecting the most appropriate homeopathic remedy. The following analysis byDr. Gabrielle Traub gives us an insight into the various states of ournails, their underlying pathology and also the most appropriate homeopathicremedies.Lines and indentations:Ridges can signify a possible infection such as the flu.Beau's lines - Transverse depressions. Occurs when growth at thenail root (matrix) is interrupted by any severe acute illness e.g. heartattack, measles, pneumonia, or fever. These lines emerge from under the nailfolds weeks later, and allow us to estimate when the patient was sick.NAILS; corrugated; transversely: ars., med.Mee's linesTransverse white lines that run across the nail, following theshape of the nail moon. Uncommon. Causality: after acute/severe illness,Arsenic poisoning.Thus homeopathic remedy= Ars albVertical ridges(Lengthwise grooves or ridges) - may indicate a kidney disorder(kidney failure); associated with ageing; iron deficiency (Anemia). Mayindicate a tendency to develop arthritisNAILS; roughness fingernails; ridges, longitudinal: fl-ac.NAILS; roughness fingernails; ribbed: thuj.NAILS; corrugated: ars., calc., calc-f., fl-ac., med., ph-ac.,sabad., sel., Sil., thuj.Nail shapeClubbing of the fingers - fingertips widen and become round.Nails curve around your fingertips, more convex. Proximal nail fold feelsspongy. Caused by enlargement in connective tissue as compensation for achronic lack of oxygen. e.g. severe emphysema Lung disease is present in 80percent of people who have clubbed fingers. It may also appear in chronicinfections especially abscesses, lung cancer, chronic lung (chronicbronchitis, emphysema) and heart disease, longstanding TB, congenital heartdisease, cyanotic, primary biliary cirrhosis.med., nit-ac., tub.curved fingernails; consumption, in: med., tub.PittingSmall pits or depressions. Most common nail problem seen in 25percent to 50 percent of people with psoriasis.Extremities; NAILS; holes in: ars.Psoriasis - pitting, onycholysis, thickening, circumscribedyellowish tan discoloration "oil spot" lesion.Spoon nailsSoft nails that look scooped out. Depression is usually largeenough to hold a drop of liquid. Often indicates iron deficiency anemia.Extremities; NAILS; complaints of; depressed: med.OnycholysisLifting of the nail from the nail bed. Causes: trauma,psoriasis, drug reactions, bacterial/fungal infection, contact dermatitisfrom using nail hardeners, thyroid disease, iron deficiency anemia orsyphilis.Looseness fingernails: apis., med., pyrog., ust.Nail growthNail hypertrophyThickening of the nail. Either congenital (e.g. Mal de Meleda)or acquired - The nail becomes deformed with claw like appearance. Causes:Not cutting the nails, trauma, Leprosy, peripheral vascular disorders.NAILS; hypertrophy: calc-f., fl-ac., graph., laur.NAILS; thick: alum., anan., ant-c., ars., but-ac., calc.,calc-f., calo., caust., falco-p., ferr., fl-ac., Graph., merc., pitu-a.,pop-c., sabad., sec., sep., Sil., sulph., ust., x-rayNail atrophy:The nail becomes thin, rudimentary and smaller size congenitalor acquired. Causes: Lichen planus, Epidermolysis bullosa, Darrier'sdisease, vascular disturbances, Leprosy.NAILS; atrophic: sil.NAILS; grow, do not: ant-c., pitu-a., rad-br., sil.Nail Patella Syndromea rare genetic disorder, occurs in 2.2 out of every 100,000people and causes abnormalities in the bones and nails. autosomal dominant.Carried by the ABO blood group.Nails present as small and concave, longitudinally grooved,abnormally split, pitted, softened, discolored, or brittle.Remedies: Thuja, Graphites, Calc-flour, Syph.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; grow, nails, do not: ant-c.,calc., sil.DiscolorationHalf-and-Half (Lindsay's nails) - Look for an arc of brownishdiscoloration. May occur in a small percentage of people who have kidneyfailure. Internal diseases and nutritional deficits can cause changes in theappearance of the nails.Terry's nailsThe nail looks opaque and white, but the nail tip has a darkpink to brown band. May accompany cirrhosis, congestive heart failure,adult-onset diabetes, cancer or ageing.CyanosisA bluish discoloration visible at the nail bases in selectpatient with severe hypoxemia or hypoperfusion. As with clubbing, it is notat all sensitive for either of these conditions.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; discoloration, nails;blueness (59) : acon., aesc., agar., apis, apoc., arg-n., arn., ars., asaf.,aur., cact., camph., carbn-s., carb-v., chel., chin., chin-ar., chin-s.,chlf., cic., cocc., colch., con., cupr., dig., dros., eup-pur., ferr.,ferr-ar., ferr-p., gels., gins., graph., ip., manc., merc., merc-s., mez.,mur-ac., nat-m., nit-ac., Nux-v., op., ox-ac., petr., ph-ac., phos., plb.,rhus-t., sang., sars., sep., sil., sulph., sumb., tarent., thuj., Verat.,verat-v.Paronychia (felon)Inflammation of the nail folds, which appear red, swollen andtender. The cuticle may not be visible. Causes: fungal infection, secondarybacterial infection, people who's hands are often in water are moresusceptible.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; panaritium, nails (53) :all-c., alum., Am-c., am-m., anac., Anthr., Apis, arn., asaf., bar-c.,benz-ac., berb., bov., bufo, calc., caust., chin., cist., con., cur., Dios.,eug., ferr., Fl-ac., gins., Hep., hyper., iod., iris, kali-c., kalm., lach.,led., lyc., merc., Myris., nat-c., nat-h., nat-m., nat-s., Nit-ac., par.,petr., phyt., plb., puls., rhus-t., sang., sep., Sil., sulph., Tarent-c.,teucr.NAILS; pulp, of; nails recede, leave raw surface: sec.redness; fingernails: apis, ars., cortiso., crot-c., lepi.,lith-c., ozone, upa., x-rayinflammation, fingernails; around: con., hell., kola., nat-m.,nat-s., ph-ac., sil.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; fungus, under (4) : ant-c.,graph., petr., thuj.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; inflammation, fingernails (1): kali-c.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; inflammation, fingernails;root of (2) : hep., stict.Due to CandidaRingwormSplinter HaemorrhagesLooks like a splinter underneath the nail, virtually 100%diagnostic of Sub-acute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE). A bacterial infectionaffecting the valves of the heart. Occasionally caused by Trichinosis, aparasitic infection caused by eating raw or undercooked Pork.D; Diseases; ENDOCARDITIS, heart: abrot., acet-ac., Acon., Ars.,ars-i., Aur., aur-m., bism., bry., cact., calc., cocc., coc-c., colch.,dig., ferr., iod., kali-ar., kali-c., kali-i., Kalm., lach., led., nat-m.,naja, ox-ac., phos., phyt., plat., plb., sep., Spig., spong., tarent.,verat-v.D; Diseases; TRICHINOSIS (3) : ars., bapt., cinaAbsent "half moons" - Pituitary problems or poor circulation.NAILS; lunula absent: lyc., puls., tub.White hue at base of nails:Liver disease: chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis.Yellow nail syndromeYellow nail syndrome is characterized by yellow or green nailsthat lack a cuticle, grow slowly, and are loose or detached (onycholysis).May be associated with swelling of the hands and feet (lymphoedema), or alung diseases e.g. chronic bronchitis. Yellow nails can indicate internaldisorders long before other symptoms appear. Some of these are problems withthe lymphatic system, respiratory disorders, diabetes, and liver disorders.NAILS: discoloration; yellowish: am-c., ambr., ant-c., ars.,aur., bell., bry., calc., canth., carb-v., caust., cham., chel., chin.,Con., ferr., hep., ign., lyc., merc., nit-ac., nux-v., op., plb., puls.,Sep., Sil., spig., sulph.White spots (Leukonychia)Caused by trauma to the nails, over vigorous/excessivemanicuring.alum., ars., nit-ac., ozone, sep., Sil., sulph., thal.Melanonychiavertical pigmented bands or nail 'moles'. A sudden change in thenail plate could indicate a malignant melanoma or lesion. Commonly occur indark-skinned people, and are normal.Brittle nailsHypothyroidism: brittle nails - which separate easily from thenail bed (Onycholysis) accompanied by dry, yellowish skin, fatigue, slowpulse, chilly, coarse hair that falls out.Hyperthyroidism: brittle nails - which separate easily from thenail bed (Onycholysis) and are concave (spoon nails)Brittle nails - may also suggest iron deficiency anemia, kidneyand circulatory problems.NAILS; brittle: alum., alum-sil., ambr., anan., ant-c., ars.,but-ac., calc., calc-f., cast-eq., caust., clem., cupr., dios., fl-ac.,Graph., hep., hydrog., lept., lyc., med., merc., morg., nat-m., nit-ac.,ozone, phos., Psor., rad-br., ruta, sabad., sec., sel., senec., sep., sil.,spig., squil., sulph., syc-co., thuj., tub., x-rayNails that chip, peel, crack, or break easily - suggest anutritional deficiency, lacking hydrochloric acid, protein or minerals.NAILS: cracked: ant-c., ars., lach., nat-m., sil.Crumbling away of fingernails: but-ac.{Butyric acid: a volatileacid obtained from butter}NAILS; scatter like powder when cut: sil.Summary:Liver Diseases: White NailsKidney Diseases: Half of nail is pink, half is whiteHeart Conditions: Nail bed is redLung Diseases: Yellowing and thickening of the nail, slowedgrowth rateAnemia: Pale nail bedsDiabetes: Yellowish nails, with a slight blush at the baseNutritional deficienciesVitamin A and calcium deficiencies - dry brittle nails.Vitamin B deficiency - horizontal and vertical ridges, thatbreak easily.Vitamin B12 deficiency - dry, darkened nails with rounded andcurved nail ends.Protein deficiency - white bandsAyurvedic analysis:Ayurveda considers nails as the waste product of the bones.Dry, crooked, rough nails that break easily indicates apredominance of the Vata constitution.Soft, pink, tender nails that are easily bent are indication ofa Pitta constitution.Thick, strong, soft and shiny nails indicate a Kaphaconstitution.Longitudinal lines: indicate inability of the digestive systemto absorb food properly.Transverse grooves: may indicate the presence of long-standingillness or malnutrition.Yellow nails: alert us to liver problems or jaundice.Blue nails: indicate a weak heart.Redness: shows an excess of red blood cells.---«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»§ - PULSE ON 21st CENTURY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE! §Subscribe:......... - «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»DISCLOSURE:Any information here in is for educational purpose only; it may be news related, purely speculation or SOMEONE'S OPINION. 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