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Fingernail Analysis, part III

8 Health Warnings Your Fingernails May Be Sending   Source Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but, in many ways your, nails are the window to what’s going on inside your body. Here are some common nail problems and what they mean:  Take a good look at your fingernails and you may notice subtle variations in the texture or color; white spots, a rosy tinge, rippling or bumps in the surface to mention a few. These imperfections may not look like much to you, but it’s more important than you might think to maintain healthy fingernails. That’s because to the trained eye, nails can provide valuable indications about your overall health.  Hold a hand level with your nose about a foot out from your face and scrutinize each one. Look at the grooves, curves, ridges and dips. Notice how thick or thin they are and if there are any stark differences. Are your nails are chipped or broken. Make a note of the color of the nail itself, the skin under it as well as the skin around

Slaw Salad and Savory Dressing

Salad: 1/2 head of red cabbage, finely sliced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 long stalks celery with leaves, sliced 1 carrot, shredded Savory Dressing: 2 large cloves garlic 1 - 1 1/2 inch chunk of fresh ginger 3 T. olive oil 1 lemon peeled and deseeded (retaining the membrane and some rind) 1 t. sesame seed oil* 1/2 cup of water salt to taste Blend the dressing in a high-speed blender. Use less water if a thicker consistency is desired. This has amazing flavor and is so complimentary to the salad slaw and other bitter-leaf salads especially. *Sesame seed oil isn't for the person starting the candida diet. However, this is the special ingredient that gives this dressing its savory kick. I wish I could eat this dressing every day but I am just experimenting with previously forbidden ingredients and adding what I can. Check out the recipe for the complimentary Gluten-free, Yeast-free "Rye" Bread