Tag Archive | Health

WEDNESDAY WISDOM

Apr17

a lady running inside the shadow of a health and wellness spirit

“The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not”— Mark Twain

Mark Twain’s humorous quote brings a light-hearted approach to the reality of keeping our bodies healthy. It’s not always easy or enjoyable, but making healthy choices is essential for our long-term wellness.

MONDAY MANI

Aug5

Nutrients and Nail Health

The fingernails and toenails are made up of keratin, just like your hair.  Keratin is a protein, and healthy oils and fats are also needed to keep the skin, hair and nails moisturized and strong. A varied diet rich in vitamins, antioxidant fruits and veggies, protein and minerals is key for healthy skin, nails and hair.  Minerals like calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, sodium and zinc are particularly important for your nails. However, it’s not just these minerals that make a difference — other nutrients like biotin, folic acid and protein are just as important to nail health. 

If you’re deficient in certain nutrients or have ongoing health issues, you may see changes in your nails that include discoloration, ridges or lines in fingernails. Some lines in fingernails can signal serious health problems, while others are simply due to impact or injury. However, with the exception of zinc, folic acid, iron or protein deficiencies. nutrient deficiencies are unlikely to be the cause of your fingernail ridges.*

*See previous blog(s)

 

WEDNESDAY WISDOM

Nov15

Salvage Someone

You are not the only person struggling today.   Others around you are hurting too.  Be extremely attentive to the silent cries of someone close to you who may be drowning in the Ocean of Helplessness.  Allow yourself to become their Life-Jacket…of hope.

~~M. Murdock