A lot of people wonder how they can stop biting their nails. There are a few tricks you can use to stop nail-biting. Unless you want to go the hypnosis route, which some people swear by, you do have a couple options other than sheer willpower. One is to apply the very disgusting (and therefore, […]
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Fingernails: how to stop biting nails!
January 27th, 2008 · 8 Comments
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Nail Biting
October 15th, 2007 · 5 Comments
Nail biting is defined as a habitual practice in which people bite their fingernails or toenails. This practice is followed by the people when they are under stress, boredom, feel nervous, hunger or suffer from some mental disorder. Nail biting is also considered as a sign of oral fixation. In medical terms, nail biting is […]
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Do You Still Bite Your Nails?
October 3rd, 2007 · 5 Comments
Woman just love taking care of themselves, it is a fact. Having all the latest products on the market is a must, but how many times do the little things that matter, actually get left out? The nails are one of the most ignored parts of the body, and worse, many women bite their nails.
Why […]
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Causes of Fingernail Biting
September 8th, 2007 · 24 Comments
Obsessions, compulsion, and aggressiveness are the three top causes of this disorder. Many people claim that they bite their nails as a way of relaxing or in situations like stress or distress. Any of these altered states can trigger off the unconscious nail biting habit. It is difficult to say or group the amount of people […]
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Health Tip: Don’t Let Your Child Bite Her Nails
August 16th, 2007 · No Comments
Health Tip: Don’t Let Your Child Bite Her Nails
It can lead to infection
(HealthDay News) — Not only is nail biting an unsightly habit, it has health consequences, as well.
According to the Nemours Foundation, chewing nails down to the cuticle can cause bleeding, which exposes the skin to germs and increases the risk of infection. When […]
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