The fastest growing part of the body are the nails. That is why they indcate the state of your health. If you have ugly nails chances are you fungus or your body is trying to get rid of toxins.
There are many diseases of the nail and nail bed. But if you really want to see how your body is doing on the end side look at your toenails. Nails can be thin, thick, cracked, discoloured, crooked, uneven and twisted. All of these conditions indicate a problem in the body. Diabetics who oftern suffer from poor circulation will have nail diseases and maladies.
If your immune system is compromised fungus will grow without your immune system to keep it undercontrol. Many people who wear shoes manufactured in China are exposed to toxic materials which can lead to serious infections.
Although the nails themselves are not alive, they are made in the body. If the body has poor nutrition this may show up as problems with the nails. The use of drugs and poor hygene will also contribute to poor nail growth.
When the body is properly fed and healthy nail growth will be normal. Your nails will be beautiful. When the body is starved for nutrition nail growth will be stunted.
If you want to know how healthy someone is just look at his or her nails.