What your nails tell about you

Our finger nails represent or are a part of our health indicators. When in pink of health our nails also have light pinkish to white tinge on them which reflect good health. They also have the ability to tell if you've got emphysema or other lung disorders, arthritis, iron deficiencies or kidney and liver problems.

It turns out the shape of your nails, along with your nail consistency and the lines and indentations in your nails say a lot about your overall physical health, according to Dr. Amy Derick, a clinical instructor of dermatology at Northwestern University. For example, people that suffer from lung problem often suffer from "clubbed" nails, wherein the fingertips become rounder and the shape of the nail becomes more curved.

If you're noticing horizontal lines in your nails -- what are known as Beau's lines -- you may be more stressed than usual. They're a common sign of physical stress and have been seen among people who've gone through chemotherapy, or experienced undernourishment. Kidney and liver problems can make half of your nails go white, and if you're noticing that your nail is lifting out of your nail bed, it could be a sign of kidney or thyroid problems.

Just our two cents to keep you posted on healthy nails and BTW, don’t forget to get that once a month manicure to keep your nails nice and shiny.