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Observing Nails as Indicators of Health Imbalances

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Observing Nails as Indicators of Health Imbalances
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner points out that observing the condition of the nails can help decipher the health signals given by the body, enabling earlier response to relieve physical illnesses. Shutterstock
Amber Yang
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The mystery of the human body is vast and profound. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believes that as fingernails and toenails are connected to the viscera through the meridians, monitoring their condition can help to interpret health signals of the body, and provide an early response to and relief of physical illnesses. 
Jonathan Liu, a TCM practitioner and a professor of traditional Chinese medicine at Georgian College, Canada, explained the insights behind nail observation on the show “Health 1+1.” 
Amber Yang
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."
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