Nails biting !!!!!!! How to quit and solve this matter

Biting your Nails  is a common oral compulsive habit  in children and adults

My brother who is 14 yrs old bites his nails day and night..and i keep on scolding him as it is very irritating but I don’t think he’ll ever leave his habit!

Until I search and told him what I found out what biting your nails causes…Wow ….

It causes dental problems (Dentists feel free to offer further advice.

The bacteria and teeny-weeny worms can enter your system and cause stomach related problems.

People who bite their nails tend to suffer from intestinal worm infections.

The chance of such infection is more if hygiene standards are low.

Sensitive cuticles and the nail bed can get susceptible to infection.

Nails may get deformed in the long run.

Bitten nails cause pain in carrying out day to day activities.

The best thing is to put a full stop to the habit early in childhood.
For adults it is a little tough but as they always say, there is still hope.

You can try to kick the habit because where there is a will there is a way.

I  have to Get to the root of the problem.To  Find out why he is  gnawing at his nails.

I think ,mostly it is stress, so tackle that in the first place.  I told him to  Practice Yoga,

deep breathing exercises and meditation to calm his mind down.

How to quit Nail Biting Disorder

Apply Aloe jell to your nails it’s bitter and you can stop biting because the taste

Apply something bitter on the nails something like Neem oil

so that every time you feel like biting your nails you will be stopped by the bitter taste.

Cover the nails with adhesive bandage. So every time you want to have a bite you will be stopped by the bandage.

Distract yourself by holding something in the hand like a rubber band or clip. You may also play with a coin. The main thing is to keep your hands busy.

Keep your mouth busy .Chewing gum, try having mint or a toffee .

Chew carrots when you  have the urge to bite your nails. They are healthy

Girls  can get nails tips which very hard to bite them , or to have an occasional manicure!

When your nails look pretty you won’t bite them, right??

Dip your nails into nail polish remover every morning. It makes them taste bitter and nasty–it really helps.

Cut a juicy jalapeno pepper in half and rub it on your nails. This will burn the open cuts and leave a horrible taste.

Now which solution I should use for my Brother …Would you help me ..Please…