{"id":8940,"date":"2019-07-30T06:15:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T06:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=8940"},"modified":"2021-04-22T13:15:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T13:15:39","slug":"14-home-remedies-that-help-to-stop-nail-biting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-home-remedies-that-help-to-stop-nail-biting\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Home Remedies That Help to Stop Nail Biting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Nail-biting is a pretty common problem these days. Lots of people bite their nails due to anxiety or compulsion, and it is one of the most common compulsions that exist. The thing is, people don\u2019t really know where this compulsion comes from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some scientists have theorized that it is genetic because there has been some evidence showing that parents who bite their nails will often have kids who bite their nails. But more often, nail-biting is a sign of mental stress and anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People that are often nervous or anxious, and especially people that are depressed, can bite their nails as a way of coping. Of course, nail-biting is relatively harmless, but it can cause problems such as passing on germs inside the nail bed to your mouth or making your nails grow in unnatural ways. You can even do damage to your teeth when you buy your nails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some home remedies to help you to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Biting Nail Polish<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common solutions out there these days is the nail polish<\/a> that prevents you from biting. This is a viable solution for both men and women. Women paint their nails regularly, but men rarely do. However, for men, you can get a transparent nail polish that still has the same effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, women often have lots of colors to choose from so they can wear them just like regular nail polish. What happens when you bite your nails wearing this nail polish is that you get a really horrible taste in your mouth. This makes you not want to gnaw at your nails because of that awful taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These nail polish brands that are out there for biting can be found in many different department stores and beauty shops. You just have to ask for them. You can find a much larger selection if you shop online for this type of nail polish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Keep Them Busy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may also want to get into the habit of keeping your hands busy. There are lots of ways that you can do this. Many people choose to set up their laptops while they are watching television and you can rest are hands on the keyboard and mouse and look up stuff while you are watching TV. This gives your hands a place to rest and helps to combat the urge to bite your nails<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, you can use tools like yo-yos or fidget spinners to keep your hands busy. But that is not the only way to combat biting your nails. If you remove your hands from the equation, then it is unlikely you are going to bite your nails, but if you remove your mouth through the equation as well, then the chances are almost nil. You can do this by chewing gum or sucking on a mint or Jolly Rancher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Keep Them Trimmed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may also be able to prevent nail biting bites from just keeping your nails trimmed. If your nails are trimmed and there is no place for your teeth <\/a>the bite, then it is going to be very hard for you to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to do this is by checking your nails regularly and trimming them with a pair of nail trimmers whenever they start to grow out a little bit. If you ignore them and let them grow out too far, then you\u2019re going to be tempted to bite them and that\u2019s what you are trying to avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most health experts will tell you to trim your nails by cutting straight across the nail, but this does leave the sides for biting. So, until you can break the habit, you may want to trim the sides down too. In addition, always keep your nails clean so that even if you do bite them you are at least not going to get the germs that are inside your nail bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Spend Money on Manicures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you spend a lot of money on manicures<\/a>, then the chances of you biting your nails and running your manicure are much reduced. This depends upon your financial situation and budget of course, but if a manicurist has done an excellent job and even put patterns on your nails or a new kind of polish that you love, it is going to be much harder for you to bite them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men rarely get manicures, but more and more are trying it these days and even men like to see nails that are even and cuticle free because it shows potential suitors that you take care of yourself. On average, a manicure cost between $30 and $50, but if you go to the spa instead of a nail salon, you could end up getting a premium service that could cost several hundred dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Wear Coverings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want a surefire way to prevent yourself from biting your nails, then always have a pair of gloves on. Of course, this advice is mostly facetious because we cannot live our lives wearing gloves and we probably wouldn\u2019t want to even if we could. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are solutions that can do the same exact job. You can get coverings for your nails that fit over the tip and protect your fingernails from being bitten. These are usually just tight enough to be secure or and still allow you to use your hands but not so tight that they cut off your circulation or make you uncomfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can go the glove route if you choose, but you may have to restrict it to times when you are doing nothing but watching television or reading a book where gloves would not interfere with your activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Get Rid of Anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your nail-biting habit comes from anxiety<\/a>, then there are some herbal remedies out there that will get rid of anxiety. However, it is important to keep in mind that mental illness is a real disease and anxiety can be a major symptom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your anxiety is a symptom of mental illness or mental illness diagnosis itself, then you may want to talk to a psychologist rather than try herbal remedies. However, if your anxiety is as normal anxiety, then herbal remedies may do exactly what you need them to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only are there spices out there that can help to combat anxiety, but there are also supplements that you can take and even foods that you probably eat regularly anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Make it Spicy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Certain spices <\/a>can also be useful when it comes to preventing yourself from biting your nails. For those who dislike the taste of spicy food, especially extreme hot sauce, jalapeno peppers and the like, these can be even more effective at keeping you from biting your nails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you have to do is code your nails with the spices and allow the covering to dry. The next time you go to bite your nails, you are going to get a really spicy surprise and it will be something that you will remember and instantly recall the taste of when you go to bite your nails in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several hundreds of extreme hot sauces on the market these days, but you want to carefully check the label and look online before you put anything too hot on your fingernails. The odds are pretty good that it is going to be harmless, but it is better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Try These Mental Remedies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If all else fails, there are a couple of mental remedies that you might want to try. For example, there is hypnosis<\/a>. Hypnosis can be used to change your habits by accessing your subconscious. If you can convince your unconscious mind that you do not want to bite your nails, then in the future you may find yourself not wanting to do so automatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypnosis is been used for all kinds of habitual activities including smoking, binge eating and more. There is also subliminal messaging. There are computer programs that can flash a message across your computer screen so fast that only your subconscious mind can see it. If you use these messages to convince yourself not to bite your nails, then you may have success with this as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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