What that half moon shape on your nails really means
Believe it or not, your nails can say a lot about your health.
Have you noticed a little half moon shape on your nails? Well, this moon-shaped area actually has a name, it’s called a lunula.
Here are some things you probably never knew about them.
According to Healthylifetricks website, in general, the lunula takes an area of about one fifth of the fingernail and has the clear edge. The lunula usually tells the disease of a person in the form of color change or disappearing crescent. After the person regains the health from regulation, the little moon will gradually appear again. The less lunula a person has, the lower energy and poorer health and immunity he/she has, so it’s more likely for he/she to feel tired. If the lunula only appears on the thumbs, it indicates that the physical energy is insufficient and the disease is about to come.
Experts say that the lunula can reveal things about our health. A smaller lunula can indicate anemia or even malnutrition. A blue-colored lunula can be an indicator of diabetes, while a lunula that has a reddish color can mean some forms of cardiovascular diseases. A smaller lunula can also indicate indigestion due to a very slow metabolism. The lunula should be an ivory color in healthy people.
If a person’s lunula disappears, it could also be an indicator of sickness. When a person is no longer sick, the lunula usually reappears.
A smaller lunula indicates low energy, poor health, and a weak immune system. A person with a small lunula will typically feel more tired than the average person.
Check your fingers and see what it reveals about your own condition. Remember just because you read it does not mean you should go crazy and run to the doctor.