Brittle Nails
One of the many issues that Fibromyalgia Sufferers may deal with is Brittle Nails. This is where your nails have cracked, chipped, peeled, or even split and is often a sign of aging, but can also be due to having them over exposed to moisture or having used nail polish for many years.
It is not completely known why those with Fibro seem to be prone to this problem with their nails, but it is thought it could be due to the fact that a lot of sufferers have:
- Low blood flow
- Side effects from medication
- Lack of vitamins and nutrients in the body
There are several different treatments for this problem, these include home remedies which usually help put oils and moisture back into the damaged nail, but these may need to be used alongside Supplements as well.
SUPPLEMENTS THAT WILL HELP ARE:
Zinc
This is good for hair and nail growth and can either be taken as a supplement or by increasing your intake of lean meats, seafood and breakfast cereal that has been fortified with Zinc.
Iron
Brittle Nails can be caused by low Iron levels in the body. Iron tablets can be taken to help this, but you can also increase your intake of red meat, eggs and turkey to help too.
Vitamin C
Increasing your Vitamin C can help ensure your nails grow properly whether taken as a supplement or from eating more fruit.
Biotin
This is a B Vitamin that is very good for both your hair and nails. It can either be taken on its own or as part of a B-vitamin Complex.
HOME REMEDIES THAT MAY HELP ARE.
Coconut Oil
A small amount of warmed oil should be massaged into the cuticle of each nail 2-3 times a day. This will help improve circulation and increase moisture as well.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix equal amounts of this to water and then soak your nails daily in the solution. This will help increase the strength in the nails.
Vitamin E Oil
To use this to moisturise the nail you need to remove the oil from a Vitamin E capsule and then massage into the nail bed. This can be done daily and after a few weeks you should begin to see a change in the condition of the nails.
Horsetail
Is a herb that contains high amounts of Silica which is needed to keep you nails strong and healthy. Place 2 teaspoons into a cup of hot water to make a tea. Once cool you can then use to soak your nails for around 20 minutes. This can be repeated 3 to 4 times a week.
Teatree Oil
This oil works best if used alongside Vitamin E oil. Massage into the nailbed and leave on the nail for around 30 min twice a month for best results.
Sea Salt
This can be used 2 to 3 times a week if needed. Take two tablespoons of fine grain sea salt and dissolve in warm water, you can also add essential oils as well if you want to and then soak nails for 10 to 15 minutes.
Lemon Juice
Using this can make your nails healthier and look better. Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice to 3 teaspoons of olive oil. This should then be massaged and left on your nails before bed’ cover your hands with gloves and leave overnight for best results.
As we are all aware a lot of Fibromyalgia issues are out of our control, but Brittle Nails is one that you can deal with by trying some of the things mentioned above. What have you got to lose.
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