It takes 27 bones and 14 joints for each of our nerve-centric human hands to perform the most basic of jobs. Just like our boots were made for walking, our hands were made for touching, feeling, grasping, holding, caressing, touching and manipulating our personal space.

While the shape of our hands is a good indicator of what health conditions may affect us, our skin type determines the intensity of care needed to maintain it. A brief look at our nail anatomy will also tell us if we need a bigger calcium or H20 intake and what kind of diet we should follow. Reddened palms, fatty knuckles, two-tone nails and blue fingernails are not a good sign.

Our fingers are so vital to the rest of our body that each has a distinct name and purpose. Thumb fingers are for hand grips, index fingers are for pointing, middle fingers are for snapping, ring fingers are for fancy jewellery and pinky fingers are important for etiquette.

Our hands ought to look good. Cutting our cuticles, getting a manicure, applying lotions and coating our nails with nail polish will give us that added boost of confidence to wave, put up and expose our hands when in company of others.

www.beautyandfitnessmalta.com was conceived with the idea that our future is indeed written on our hands. The site features regular contributions from professionals in their related field of expertise, such as regularly posted recipes catering for those allergic to certain ingredients.

There are also easy-to-follow fitness tips and advice on how to look your best, whatever your age and lifestyle.

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