In the wonderful "big kingdom" of our body, nails are like small "sentinels", and their subtle changes sometimes attract our attention. Among them, the crescent moon on the nail is even more eye-catching, some people have obvious crescents on their nails, while some people can barely see it, what is going on? Does it really have anything to do with health?
The crescent moon on the nail is like a "projection" of the moon on the nail. For those who are clearly visible, the crescent moon is like a bright flower blooming in the "big garden" of the body, giving people a sense of vitality. And for people who do not have a crescent or have an inconspicuous crescent, it does not mean that there is a crisis in the "castle" of the body.
In fact, the presence and size of the crescent moon cannot simply be used as an absolute measure of health. The essence of the crescent moon is the newly formed keratin cells, which are like a group of "new recruits" who have just joined the army, not yet fully mature and keratinized.
Under normal circumstances, the size and number of crescents will vary from person to person. This is like the variety and number of flowers in different gardens, but it does not mean that the garden is ecologically unhealthy. Some people are born with a lower methyl group, or the nail grows slower, and the crescent moon is less visible, just like some plants grow in hidden corners and are not easy to spot, but it does not affect their vitality.
So, does the change in the crescent moon reflect the condition of the body? The answer is yes to a certain extent. For example, if a person who originally had a full crescent moon suddenly finds that the crescent moon has become smaller or even disappears, it may be like a flower in the garden that was originally in full bloom suddenly withering, suggesting that there may be some physical problem, such as malnutrition, stress, or certain diseases.
Let me give you a real-life example. Xiao Wang usually has a crescent moon on his nails, but due to the high pressure of work, he found that his crescent moon had become smaller after staying up late and working overtime for several months. After going to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor told him that it was due to overwork and nutritional imbalance. After a period of adjustment, Xiao Wang's crescent moon gradually returned to normal.
On the contrary, if a person who originally did not have a crescent moon suddenly grows a crescent, or the crescent moon is significantly enlarged, it is not necessarily a good thing, it may be like an unusually lush plant suddenly appearing in the garden, perhaps the body's metabolism is too vigorous, or it is a manifestation of some diseases, such as hyperthyroidism.
In short, the crescent moon on the nail is like a "reference signal" of physical condition, not an absolute "health verdict". We should not judge whether we are healthy based on the condition of the crescent moon alone, but also need to take into account other physical symptoms, lifestyle habits and regular physical examinations. Let's look at the crescent moon with a scientific eye, don't be overly alarmed or ignored because of its changes, and take care of the magical "big kingdom" of the body with our hearts.
Source: Baidu Dr. Tan's class
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