Yoga Guru Saurabh Botra explains how fingernails can reveal health issues. Changes in color, texture or shape may indicate underlying conditions, which make nails an important wellness indicator. Saurabh Botra. (Saurabh Botra) Finger nails protect the skin down from an injury and can be helpful in scratching an itch or peel a fruit. But they can also reveal clues about your health. There are many old beliefs about what nails indicate. Some say, for example, that white spots on nails – called Leukonychia – mean a calcium deficiency. But is it really true? How are nails structured? Nails are an extension of the skin and are made of keratin, a strong protein that protects your fingers and toes from damage. The half -moon form at the base, called the Lunula, is the ‘growth center’ of the nail that produces cells that harden in the nail. Just above this is the cuticle, a layer of dead cells that connect the nail to the skin. The cuticle serves as a guard and keeps bacteria, fungi and other germs away. Can nails reflect your overall health? While eyes are often called the windows for the soul, nails can be the windows for your health. Doctors can explore it to see different conditions, from skin problems to kidney problems or even auto -immune disorders. Saurabh Botra, an IIT alumnus and yoga enthusiast, spoke extensively about how nails can reveal hidden health issues. “Your nails are perhaps more than just cosmetic – they can act as a daily health checklist,” he explains. Changes in nail color, texture or strength may indicate underlying health conditions. What do different nail changes indicate? Botra expands: “For example, pale nails may indicate low hemoglobin while yellow nails can be linked to fungal infections or even lung -related problems. Brittle nails are often a sign of nutritional deficiencies, and white spots can be a lack of minerals such as zinc or calcium.” He recommends that you pay attention to these subtle signs as it may emphasize the need for better nutrition or medical care. A simple daily self -control of your nails can help you catch early warnings and prioritize your well -being. Who is Saurabh Botra? Saurabh Botra, a 33-year-old IIT alumnus from Nagpur, Maharashtra, has quietly built a global well-being of nearly 10 million users through its platform Habuild. What began as a personal mission to help his mother fight fragility during the Covid-19 pandemic has grown into a custom movement for habit. Botra’s journey with yoga began at 19 and gained momentum at university while encouraging friends to practice together. After graduation, he formally trained in the Art of Living International Center to teach yoga professionally. The turning point came when his mother asked him for simple yoga exercises for knee pain and inspired him to create accessible sessions for women who overlooked the well -being in daily routines. Habuild focuses on leading users to sustainable wellness habits through yoga, breathing, live check-in and community motivation. Botra, the face of the platform with its ‘yoga everyday’ motto.
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