Healthy Nails offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and maintaining nail health, particularly as it relates to aging. It addresses how age-related changes, such as decreased cell turnover, impact nail thickness and strength.
The book uniquely emphasizes the importance of proactive nail care, tailored to individual age and health status, to improve nail resilience. Readers will gain insights into the science behind nail structure, the influence of systemic health conditions, and practical approaches to nail care.
The book explores the anatomy and physiology of nails, explaining how various medical conditions and nutritional deficiencies manifest as nail abnormalities. For example, brittle nails may indicate nutritional deficiencies or underlying health issues. It builds from foundational knowledge of nail anatomy and physiology to specific age-related changes, common nail disorders, and the impact of nutrition and lifestyle.
The concluding chapters offer actionable strategies for improving nail health through diet, supplements, topical treatments, and proper grooming.
