Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Yoga Guru Shares How Nail Health Reflects Overall Well-being
Your fingernails are more than just for looks; they can tell you about your health.
They are made of a tough protein called keratin.
Changes in your nails can be a sign of something going on inside your body.
Pale nails might mean you don't have enough iron, and yellow nails could be from an infection.
If your nails are brittle, you might need more nutrients.
White spots can suggest a lack of minerals.
Paying attention to these signs could help you get healthier.
Saurabh Bothra, a yoga expert, is sharing these insights to help people understand their health better.
Nails are made of keratin and protect the skin.
Nails can reveal clues about your health, like a daily health checklist.
Pale nails may indicate low haemoglobin.
Yellow nails could be linked to fungal infections or lung-related issues.
Brittle nails are often a sign of nutritional deficiencies.
- Who
- Saurabh Bothra, a yoga enthusiast and IIT alumnus.
- What
- Nails can reveal clues about health.
- When
- Bothra has spoken extensively about the relationship between nails and health.
- Where
- Nagpur, Maharashtra (Bothra's origin)
- Why
- To highlight health issues through changes in nail appearance.
- Expert
- Saurabh Bothra, IIT Alumnus and Yoga Enthusiast
- Nail Structure
- Made of keratin; lunula (growth center), cuticle
- Nail Changes
- Can indicate health issues; color, texture, strength changes are key
- Examples of Indicators
- Pale nails (low haemoglobin), yellow nails (fungal infection), brittle nails (nutritional deficiencies), white spots (mineral lack)
- Bothra's Platform
- HaBuild, with nearly 10 million users