First up was the reader's brother whose nails grew to a point, and curved slightly downwards. What does this signify, our reader wondered. It could be an indication of lung problems, according to a reflexologist. In reflexology, the tips of the toes...
Then there was the reader last time who has vertical ridges on her fingernails and horizontal ones on her toenails. What do these signify? They can be caused by a vitamin B deficiency, severe stress or it could indicate a tendency for arthritis...
A surprisingly few responses for this very common complaint. Regularly disinfect the affected area until the nail has grown out, then simply trim it off, says one reader. To keep the nail clean, she suggests using a nail file to force sterile cotton...
What Doctors Don't Tell You