I lost ten years to Lyme disease. My entire 40’s. This is a great loss and not particularly a happy thought. However I have come to realize that my illness was just a chapter in my life and I will be forever grateful for it. I am after all the person I am today because of Lyme disease. I just celebrated my 52nd birthday and I feel terrific. For the first time since I can remember I have energy and am completely pain free. This new me is taking a moment to reflect on the lessons Lyme disease has taught me.
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I lost ten years to Lyme disease. My entire 40’s. This is a great loss and not particularly a happy thought. However I have come to realize that my illness was just a chapter in my life and I will be forever grateful for it. I am after all the person I am today because of Lyme disease. I just celebrated my 52nd birthday and I feel terrific. For the first time since I can remember I have energy and am completely pain free. This new me is taking a moment to reflect on the lessons Lyme disease has taught me.
Wellness comes understanding and listening to what your body is telling you. One of the ways your body can talk to you is through your fingernails. Please take a moment to observe your nails and see how your body is doing. Often these self-tests can save you a lot of time and money. Literally wellness is at the tip of your fingers.
Any change in the look, shape, or color of our fingernails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body. Look at your nails then read on. If you see something strange or different with your nails start researching. This could be a piece of your wellness puzzle. Various issues your fingernails can tell you.
References: [1] National Institutes of Health (2015). Clubbing of the fingers or toes. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003282.htm [2] "New Health Guide." White Spots on Nails. (2014) http://www.newhealthguide.org/White-Spots-On-Nails.html [3] National Institutes of Health (2015). Capillary nail refill test. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003394.htm [4] "Brittle Nails: Check Your Symptoms and Signs." Brittle Nails: Check Your Symptoms and Signs. (2015) http://www.medicinenet.com/brittle_nails/symptoms.htm [5] National Institutes of Health (2015). Nail abnormalities. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003247.htm [6] "Pictures of What Your Nails Say About Your Health: Ridges, Spots, Lines, Bumps, and More." WebMD. (2014) http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-nails-and-health [7] National Institutes of Health (2015). Fungal nail infection. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001330.htm |
CategoriesBy: Candace RayCandace Ray, mom, Lyme advocate, healthy living motivator who just wants to have fun and enjoy what life has to offer! Archives
February 2020
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