3.2 RESEARCH DESIGN Burns and Grove (2003:195) define a research design as âa blueprint for conducting a study with maximum control over factors that may interfere with the validity of the findingsâ.
MotherNature.com states that weak nails can mean there are problems elsewhere in the body. Psoriasis, a condition of the skin that can lead to itching, can cause weak nails. Hyperthyrodism, which is an overactive thyroid gland, can also cause weakness. Anemia may also contribute to weak nails. In addition, it can signal a calcium deficiency.
What causes fingernails to break easy? I've had long and very strong fingernails all my life; I'm now 25 and I can't keep my nails from breaking. Could my breaking nails be some type of deficiency? While the amount of protien does play a part in the strength of your nails, another factor is moisture.