Nail Splitting

Nail splitting is a condition that causes mostly horizontal splits in the nail plate. Longitudinal splitting is called onychorrhexis – or ridging of the nail plate. The two almost similar conditions are called collectively as “brittle nail syndrome.”
This kind of disease is common to those who work as house cleaners, janitor/janitress, nurses, and hairdressers

Causes of Nail Splitting

• Frequent wetting and drying of the hands
• veruse of cosmetics for Nails
• Exposure to chemicals
• Accidents and traumas
• oral medications made from vitamin A
• Medical condition (e.g. including gland diseases, tuberculosis, Jorgen syndrome)

Symptoms of Nail Splitting

Pain in the nail bed
Appearance of single or numerous nail splitting
Loosening of nails in the growing area

Treatment for Nail Splitting

Lanolin Cream:
Apply topically in the nail plate at least 3 times a day

Petroleum Jelly:
Apply in affected area, also moisturizes the surrounding skin

Biotin Supplement:
Take at least 1 tablet a day for speedy repair of the affected area

Prevention for Nail Splitting

Avoid frequent washing off hands.
Wear plastic or rubber gloves while doing housework
Keep the nails trimmed short to reduce worsening of nail splitting.

Naturally Beautiful Hair

Tired of dry, lifeless hair? Is your hair too greasy it looks disgusting? Are you looking for the perfect shampoo to give your hair the kind of glow you often see in shampoo commercials? Stop dreaming and start looking into your garden or your kitchen for these ultimate home remedies for your hair:?

For dry hair, mix one cup of coconut milk with two tablespoons of flour then massage onto your scalp. Let the solution stay for five minutes before rinsing it thoroughly. This treatment is most effective if done once a week.?

An alternative treatment is to massage the scalp with olive oil or almond oil.?

Dry hair is often the result of a diet that is deficient in zinc; so including zinc in your daily menu will help to lift your hair and make it soft and smooth.?

If you have oily hair, carrots are powerful and effective substitutes to expensive shampoos and hair treatments. Puree carrots and apply on to the hair. Leave on for 15 minutes before washing it off thoroughly. ?

If you already have normal hair and want to keep it that way, puree cucumber and apply on to your hair. Let it stay on your hair for 15 minutes and rinse thoroughly. This should give your hair, not only volume, but star-quality shine. Using white vinegar to shampoo your hair with also works well to make your hair beautiful.?

Got a very important date and you ran out of shampoo? Break two eggs, and separate the whites from the yolks. Beat the yolks in a glass of hot water. Strain the mixture, then apply to hair. Leave on for one hour, then wash it off thoroughly with warm water. Follow this up with home-made conditioner composed of one whole egg, two tablespoons of castor oil, a teaspoon of vinegar, and another teaspoon of glycerine. ?

Diet plays a very important role in making your hair beautiful and healthy. Reportedly, drinking at least eight glasses of water, and eating protein-rich foods, cheese, milk, cereals, fish, milk, curd, and, of course, fruits and vegetables, have profound effects on the health of your hair. ?

Natural Beauty Tips

I know this post isn’t a remedy for something, but some might find it helpful to read and try.

Everybody longs to be beautiful. While, a good heart is always better than physical beauty, sometimes having a beautiful face can work much to your advantage.

Beauty, they say, is relative, and as they also say, “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. Undeniably, though, people are unanimous in their belief that having soft, flawless skin is often the first step to being beautiful. So women around the world invest in beauty creams, moisturizers, and so on, all in the hope of acquiring a beautiful skin.

Unfortunately, these commercially prepared beauty products can react negatively with your skin, and they can be very expensive, too. Good thing, there are natural ways of staying beautiful, and you may be surprised to know that keys to a beautiful skin can actually be found right in your own home.

If you have normal skin, massaging your face with the juice of ½ of an orange or tomato mixed with two teaspoons curd then rinsing your face with cold water can give your skin a healthy glow.

Are you scared of wrinkles and would like to be wrinkle-free? Wrinkles are part of the aging process, but you can delay its onset by regularly applying about half a cup of fresh cabbage juice can tighten your skin and prevent the occurrence of fine lines and wrinkles.

Apples make great skin cleansers. So when eating apples, reserve the skin and use it on your face to remove dirt and other skin impurities.

Have you become frustrated with trying every product there is to relieve yourself of dry skin and still not get the desired results? Create your own natural moisturizer with bananas and honey. Make a banana paste using ½ of a ripe banana and honey, then massage the paste on your skin. Allow it to dry, then rinse it off with cold water.

Sleeping can rejuvenate your skin cells, thus making you look more relaxed. Also, have at least eight glasses of water everyday. Hydration is very important in maintaining beautiful skin. Drink no less than eight glasses of water and day.

Finally, use those muscles around your mouth and on your cheeks by smiling. Nothing beats a healthy disposition in making you look beautiful inside and out!

So why go for commercially prepared creams when you can have healthier and cheaper alternatives?