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The eyes are the window to the soul and nails are the window to health. Imperfections on your nails could actually be warning signs of numerous health conditions - psoriasis, lupus, heart, liver and kidney disease to diabetes, anemia and even melanoma.
Half-Moons
Officially called the lunula, the area at the base of the nail that is crescent-shaped is where the nail matrix is. The lunula is more visible on the thumbs and less visible as you move from the thumb to the pinky fingers. It’s just a normal variation if you see it on all of the fingers, so no need to worry.- AvianWeb.com. (2010). What do your nails say about your health? Retrieved from: www.avianweb.com/nailhealth.html
- Wadyka, S. (2011). What your nails are telling you about your health. Retrieved from:http://health.msn.com/health-topics/what-your-nails-are-telling-you-about-your-health
- WebMD.com. (2011). What your nails say about your health. Retrieved from: www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/guide/what-your-nails-say-about-your-health
- Photo courtesy of naersjoen on Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/naersjoen/3993359673/