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Not sure how but some man that is looking to set a world record has eaten a handful of nails multiple times. He has also eates light bulbs and newspaper and many other unbelievable things. He is known as "The Man Who Can Eat Anything".
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, since this can cause infections in the nail bed as bacteria in your saliva gets under the edge of the nail.
Also, this often makes your nails look bad, although that's more of a personal concern rather than a health concern.
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∙ 12y agofinger/toe nails will most likely pass through your intestinal system. However steel/iron nails will most likely get stuck in your in stomach, esophagus, etc and will have to probably be surgically removed. It may pass through, but is most definitely not safe.
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∙ 11y agoI think it is something our 'instinct' wants to do, & thus it is perhaps something that provides us with what our being sometimes needs... somehow it has something in there for us, for protein, maybe... even though most sites (on the internet) declare how dirty it is...Well, maybe, but straight after a shower it's probably cleaner than food at a restaurant!
I am not a scientist, but a pretty intelligent, rounded person at my best...
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∙ 13y agoYes.You bite your nails and your nails are just dead chemicals and skin that grow on your fingers as nails.
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Why do dogs chew their toenails?
Why does anybody chew their nails? Maybe he/ she is nervous.
How can you stop ripping your nails?
put tape on them or chew gum
Is it bad for a baby to chew on a pacifier?
Is it bad for a baby to chew on a pacifier?
Could you say you are eating yourself if you bite your nails?
AnswerWhen you bite your nails, normally you would not bite off the nail and then swallow it. Biting your nails is a habit that a lot of people have, including me. It can be harmful to your teeth and nails, but no this would not be considered eating yourself. Don't worry, your not a cannibal.Also if you chew your nails you can rip off skin. That happened to me last night I have not chew my nails since
How do you keep from chewing your nails?
Chew gum and keep on hand lotion.
Why would you chew your nails?
if you are worried about something or have not had much to eat or work your teeth on then you often bite my nails, at least that's what i think.
Why do I chew my lip I never notice I am doing it until I taste blood Please help?
Chewing the lip is a bad habit just like biting the nails. You just have to substitute the habit gradually. You might chew gum so instead of chewing the lips you chew the gum.it just has to be gradual don't be too anxious
What does you could chew nails mean?
If you are angry enough to bite nails, you could either be biting your own fingernails or biting iron nails -- either way, you are gnashing your teeth in anger.
Does the nail growth spurt work?
yes! It adds nutrition to your nails and support for growth. just make sure not to chew or bite your nails while you have it on.
Is it bad for you when you chew with your chew with your mouth open?
well, it kind of is its unpolite to do that at the dinner table
How long do your nails grow?
as long as you will let them just dont trim, file, cut, chew, or break them.
How do you prevent from biting your nails?
either a special nail biting polish or gloves! i have a bad habit of it:(
