Dear Heloise: I've heard that WHITE IODINE helps to strengthen fingernails. Is that true? If so, what is the procedure? Thank you. -- Linda S., Eastland, Texas Yes, Linda, white (decolorized or cle… ...

DEAR HELOISE: While looking for colorless iodine, I came across your column. I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus ...

Dear Readers: My column last year that recommended using decolorized iodine to help strengthen weak and brittle nails, well, really struck a nail! Ouch! It seems that many women are having problems… ...

To treat damaged nails, use a cotton swab or a nail-polish brush (cleaned thoroughly with nail- polish remover) to spread colorless iodine on just the tips of your nails.

Dear Sally: The hint for weak nails is what I call white iodine (also decolorized iodine or colorless), and here's how you use it: For the first week, apply it on your nails (just the tips) daily.

I've had acrylic nails for the past 10 years and finally decided to give my fingernails a "rest." My nails are so sad — they are very soft and break easily.

Dear Readers: This is in response to a letter about weak nails and the use of white iodine to help strengthen them. I have received a ton of e-mails, letters and faxes from readers stating that ...

I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus infections. It works better if you can use a dropper rather than the brush.

Dear Dr. Gott: I have been using decolorized iodine for my nails, which have been splitting and shredding. It has worked wonders. When I went to get another bottle, the pharmacist was out and had ...

DEAR READERS: This is in response to a recent letter from a reader in my column about weak nails and using white iodine to help strengthen them. I have received a ton of e-mails, letters and faxes ...

Dear Heloise: While looking for colorless iodine, I came across your column. I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus ...

If you're cutting back on salt, you may need to pay special attention to your intake of this important mineralIt's essential ...