Our finger and toenails can be our pride and joy – or a source of deep embarrassment! We rely on our nails for many things – to protect the tips of our fingers and toes, to grip objects firmly and even to protect ourselves in times of danger. But mostly we focus on the appearance [...]

Hair is mostly made from a fibrous protein called keratin, which is also found in fingernails and toenails. The supply of nutrient-rich blood to the scalp and hair follicles is essential in promoting healthy hair growth and preventing hair loss. Many shampoos and other hair products may contain harsh chemicals that strip the hair and [...]

Most of us take the process of hair growth for granted. It is such a microscopic and imperceptible occurrence that we tend to go months before deciding we need a haircut. The fact is that hair forms in a small pouch-like structure below the skin called a hair follicle. An interesting and rather amusing fact [...]