Your nails say much about your health

Did you know your nails can reveal clues to your overall health?  Problems in the liver, lungs, and heart can show up in your nails. Keep reading to learn what secrets your nails might reveal. Very pale nails can sometimes be a sign of serious illness, such as:
anaemia, congestive heart failure, liver disease and malnutrition.

If the nails are mostly white with darker rims, this can indicate liver problems, such as hepatitis.

One of the most common causes of yellow nails is a fungal infection.  In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as severe thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis. Nails with a bluish tint can indicate an infection in the lungs, such as pneumonia or heart problems. If the nail surface is rippled or pitted, this may be an early sign of psoriasis or inflammatory arthritis.

Dry, brittle nails that frequently crack or split have been linked to thyroid disease. Inflammation of the nail fold. It may be the result of lupus or another connective tissue disorder. Dark lines beneath the nail are sometimes caused by melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.