i read in this book that those white spots on your nails are the effect of lack of zinc. I'm not sure if it's up to date. Well, thanks!
137225
Yes, it is caused by a zinc deficiency.
214888
I agree with the above, I love Web MD too.  My question to you is, why not ask her doctor?  You should be able to ask questions that will help you understand what her blood results mean.  I bet that her WBC (white blood cell) count was up.  This just means that her body is producing antibodies to help fight the infection of Lyme disease.  If they have not already, they will prob. prescribe her an antibiotic to take. Don't worry Lyme disease has become more commen and as long as she gets an antibiotic in the beginning, she prob. will not suffer any ill effects.
496365
many health conditions are reflected by nail changes...what you describe sounds like a result of trauma.
50185
well, for one, calcium is inorganic, so incapable of reproduction. if anything grew, it would most likely be a fungus from under your fingernails or just in the soil.
481903
Could be a magnesium or potassium deficiency sign.\nTake a calcium magnesium zinc pill 3 times a day with meals, and eat 3 servings of fruit for potassium to see if it helps.\nGood luck!
309475
That's so weird!  Get that checked out immediately.  I don't know if you have some sort of disease or what, but hair and nails.....GROWING?!?!?!?!  PS-why are you still reading this?  I just told you to go get that checked out immediately--not when you're done reading.
246965
Poor night vision or poor adaptation to darkness is often a clinical sign of vitamin A deficiency and/or zinc deficiency.  How well are you eating?  Are you eating the recommended 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables and 3 servings of WHOLE grains each day?  Do you have any digestion or malabsorption problems?  Do you have obvious other health problems with your skin, hair, immune system, energy, etc.?\n\nVitamin A and Zinc deficiencies are fairly common because so many people today try to live on junk food diets.  If any of this 'sounds like you' it may be a good idea to see a nutrition-oriented health care professional for proper assessment and guidance.\n\nBest wishes.
28578
There's this nail polish that tastes really bad that is supposed to help you stop biting your nails. Or so that's what I hear. Well maybe you'd stop biting your nails if you painted them to make them look pretty. Maybe that'll help.
284767
Nutrition is very complex, and too important for a few tips from people you've never met and aren't experts on this type of thing (me included). Get information from as close to the source as possible. Reading studies is exhausting and let's face it, no one's gonna do that. A nice compromise is to buy or borrow a new of used copy of \n\nFats that Heal\nFats that Kill\n\nby Udo Erasmus. It's worth it's weight in platinum. Very objective and quite balanced in my view.\n\nI think if you read (future or past tense) the book, you'll give this "Best Answer"
415703
This one is easy as well... THERE IS NO REACTION!\n\nPB is lower on the activity series, so it cannot replace the Zn in the zinc nitrate...
36579
prenatal vitamins.!! \n\nThey're inexpensive and you can by them at any pharmacy.  Your diet does have a great effect on your skin, finger nails and hair, too. Prenatal vitamins help all 3 things.\n  Good Luck. Hope this Helped.
354746
that didn't work. i'll paste the info here....\n\n\nWhen Juanita was diagnosed with strep throat, her doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the infection. Juanita started to feel better soon after she took the medication — the pain in her throat subsided and her temperature returned to normal. But then she noticed an unusual discharge in her underwear. To make things worse, her vaginal area felt very itchy.\n\nJuanita told her mom what was going on, and her mom took her back to the doctor's office. There, Juanita found out she had a yeast infection. Although she'd had been nervous about seeing a doctor for such a personal reason, she was relieved to find out that diagnosing and treating a yeast infection is simple and painless.\n\nWhat Is a Yeast Infection?\nA yeast infection, also known as candidiasis (pronounced: can-dih-die-uh-sis), is the name for a common infection caused by a type of yeast-like fungus called candida.\n\nYeast infections usually occur in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the mouth and moist areas of skin. When they cause an infection in the vagina, it is known as vulvovaginal candidiasis.\n\nCandida can overgrow for many reasons. Stress, pregnancy, and illnesses that affect the immune system may allow yeast to multiply, as can certain medicines. These include some birth control pills and steroids. Or if you're taking antibiotics, such as for strep throat, the antibiotics can kill "good" bacteria that also live in the body and normally keep the growth of candida in the vagina in check. Yeast also can flourish if a girl's blood sugar is high. Girls who have diabetes that isn't controlled are at a higher risk for yeast infections.\n\nMany girls find that yeast infections tend to show up right before they get their periods because of the hormonal changes that come with the menstrual cycle. Clothing (especially underwear) that is too tight or made of materials like nylon that trap heat and moisture might lead to yeast infections because yeast can thrive in this type of environment. And douching and using scented sanitary products can upset the healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina and make yeast infections more likely.\n\nYeast infections can happen to any girl, and they're not related to having sex — although they occasionally can be spread from one sexual partner to the other. This is quite rare, though, and the partner of someone who has a yeast infection does not automatically have to be treated. Yeast infections that are spread through sex are not considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A doctor won't be able to tell how you got a yeast infection, but will be able to tell you if you really have one, and if so, how to treat it.\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of a Yeast Infection?\nCommon signs and symptoms of yeast infections include:\n\nitching and irritation in the vagina \nredness, swelling, or itching of the vulva (the folds of skin outside the vagina) \na thick, white discharge that can look like cottage cheese and is usually odorless, although it might smell like bread or yeast \npain or burning when urinating or during sex \nIf you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor or gynecologist. It's easy to confuse the symptoms of a yeast infection with those of some STDs and other vaginal infections. Your doctor can give you the right diagnosis.\n\nDo Guys Get Yeast Infections?\nObviously, guys don't get vaginal yeast infections. But balanitis (pronounced: bal-uh-nie-tis), an infection of the head of the penis, can be caused by the same candida that causes infections in girls. Guys who have diabetes are more prone to this infection. A guy who gets balanitis may not have any symptoms or the tip of the penis may become red and sore or itchy. Some guys might have a slight discharge as well.\n\nGuys who are not circumcised need to take extra care to clean properly beneath their foreskins. The warm, moist folds of the foreskin are the
36730
can also indicate lead posioning. do you have any blueness around your finger nails? if so go to a doctor soon, like yesterday
450887
I have been reading this book called Menopause Without Medicine, \nwanted to share something with you that I read today.\n\nIf you have emotional distress, what are the chances that you are \nmissing a vital vitamin or mineral in your diet? Check whether any of \nthe symptoms listed below are familiar to you:\n\n- Vitamin B-1(thiamine): loss of appetite, depression, irritability,\n  memory loss, sensitivity to noise, inability to concentrate, \n  fatigue, reduced attention span.\n\n- Vitamin B-3 (niacin): insomnia, nervousness, confusion, depression,\n  hallucination, loss of memory\n\n- Vitamin B-6: anxiety, depression, irritability, insomnia\n\n- Pantothenic acid: depression, inability to tolerate stress\n\n- Vitamin B-12 (cobalamine): difficulty concentrating and remembering,\n  stuporous depression, severe agitation, hallucinations, manic\n  behavior\n\n- Folic acid: irritabiity, weakness, apathy, hostility, anemia\n\n- Vitamin C: increased stress and fatigue\n\n_ Vitamin E: depression, lethargy\n\n- Potassium: nervousness, irritability, mental disorientation\n\n- Magnesium: paranoid psychosis\n\n- Calcium: anxiety, neurosis, fatigue, insomnia, tension\n\n- Zinc: anemia, poor mental function\n\n- Iron: depression, lethargy, poor concentration, irritability,\n  decreased attention span, personality changes\n\n- Essential fatty acid: anxiety, irritability, insomnia\n\nThe chemical makeup of the brain requires an ample and constant \nsupply of essential nutrients. Vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids, \nand enyzymes are all interrelated, each dependent on the others for \nabsorption and utilization; moreover, a shortage of one vital element \ncan render all the others less effective. That is why nutritionists \nurge people to eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods.\n\nI do know from past research and personal experience that if you are \nnot taking a good multi-vitamin along with a mineral supplement it is \nmore difficult to get your hormones balanced and keep them there...\n\n\nNeed more info?\nE-mail me!\nBlessings~\nMichelle Jones
209680
My guess it is a fungus. Try asking your dermatologist. They should know. Or, if you get your nails done, your nail stylist may also know. Good luck.
152882
Yes I have heard of that, but I wasn't sure what it was called.  My uncle who lived near a power station, had parkinson's disease, and that is what I contribute it to.  I have had a hair analysis done and found several things unbalanced, and also found some toxic elements too.  I actually live only a few blocks from it...I took specific vitamins and minerals to correct my imbalances and toxicities.
508761
Hey,\nI know a little about zinc. But I thought these two sites might help you\n\nhttp://ergosphere.blogspot.com/2005/06/zinc-miracle-metal.html\n\nhttp://www.ctds.info/zinc1.html\n\nHave fun