Brittle
Nails

When nails become unattractive and energy levels drop in everyday life, many people start looking for the causes. What could be behind it?

It is often difficult to identify the specific causes of such problems. However, the good news is that you can still do a lot for beautiful nails and more everyday power. Awareness of your body and its signals is the first step on this path and can help you to become more aware of yourself.

What can make nails unsightly?

Unattractive nails do not often indicate a serious problem. But they can be a sign that you should take a closer look at your lifestyle habits. Fine cracks and a dry feeling on the nails are not only unsightly, but also unpleasant. But what can cause this? There are many possible answers to this question:

• A common cause is repeated contact with chemicals. This can happen when cleaning, painting nails or in many other contexts.
• Sometimes your nails simply lack moisture. You are particularly familiar with this problem if you wash your hands frequently and/or generally struggle with dry skin.
• Artificial fingernails, an incorrect manicure or pedicure can also put stress on the nails.
• Sometimes an unbalanced diet can contribute to a loss of nail beauty.
• Your general well-being is often reflected in your outward appearance. Especially in times when you are particularly challenged in your everyday life, attentive support for your body is an important investment in your well-groomed appearance.

How can unsightly nails and persistent tiredness be linked?

Just like damaged nails, tiredness and a lack of energy can also be signs that you need to make changes to your lifestyle. Many people look directly for deeper causes of such diffuse complaints that they can remedy. However, there is often no clear problem behind a lack of energy and brittle nails. The solution usually does not lie in a single major change, but in many small adjustments in everyday life.

Here’s what you can do for more inner power:

You have already taken the first step towards your inner power and beautiful nails: you have noticed that something has changed and that your body is sending you signals in this way. It is precisely this awareness that is crucial for a more conscious approach to yourself. But what can you do now to support your fingernails and feel fit and full of energy again? These approaches can help you:

Balanced diet

A balanced diet is the most important basis for physical and mental power. However, pay particular attention to foods with selenium and zinc right now, as they help to maintain normal nails! You can find selenium in Brazil nuts, meat, fish and eggs, for example. Zinc is found in beef, poultry, eggs, milk and cheese, for example.

Vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, magnesium, niacin and pantothenic acid in turn help to reduce tiredness and fatigue.

How are your eating habits at the moment? Perhaps you can make small changes here to optimize your habits. Just a few adjustments can help the appearance of your nails and your energy levels.

Pay attention to your needs

Taking your own needs more seriously can be another decisive step towards more power.

How often do you ignore when your body is actually crying out for rest and relaxation? What small adjustment in your everyday life could ensure that you can treat yourself to these breaks more often?

Our tip for nails and power

Make it a holistic self-care moment when you moisturize your hands! Get an oil that you love and use it several times a day! Take a minute or two to breathe calmly and feel with all your senses how the oil is absorbed! This will make it easier for you to arrive in the here and now and take care of your nails at the same time.