Natural health: Is there a cure for my split nails? 

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My nails have started to chip and break. Cutting them short has helped but I’d like to find a long-term solution. I’m a woman in my mid 40s. What would you suggest?

Brittle nails can occur during peri-menopausal changes in women. These changes typically begin anywhere around the age of 35 years onwards and can lead to the nails being brittle, discoloured, and dull along with splitting, peeling, and forming ridges. Of course, nail health can also be affected by topical detergents and chemicals used at home or work.