Springtime horoscope: Wellness for all

ARIES

Are the humid days of nutty springtime bothering you by reawakening your neck pain? Try the following exercise: place your index finger in the centre of your chin, push gently towards the neck and hold for about 15 seconds. Repeat the exercise a few times during the day. The sweet Venus will be with you almost throughout the entire month of April, ready to make you feel in excellent psychophysical conditions and to grant you explosive sex-appeal.

If you are experiencing the typical Spring fatigue, avoid fatty and heavy foods, limit the intake of alcohol, eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, add nuts and seeds to your diet, drink plenty of water, fruit juices, smoothies or detox herbal teas, treat yourself to some relaxing and regenerating breaks and exercise outdoors. But remember: skipping breakfast is never a good idea. The first meal of the day helps you lower the hunger hormone and get to lunchtime with no cravings. Breakfast sends the body the message that it is time to burn some calories. Some studies have shown that eating eggs at breakfast lowers the calories intake of the day. Hence, it is much better to opt for a light lunch and a more indulging breakfast. A good breakfast option could be: 1 hard-boiled egg, 1 slice of whole wheat or wholegrain bread, a slice of tomato and a small bowl of berries.

 

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TAURUS

A very sweet May thanks to Venus in transit through your sign: as well as being gifted with irresistible charm, the one opening up is the ideal period to get in top-notch conditions.

Make the most of the period by starting a cleansing and detoxing carrot-based diet without forgetting that such miraculous vegetable is ruled by your sign. Always include carrots in your juices, salads, soups or use them for a luscious Jessica Rabbit-style carrot cake – if you do not mind the calories intake. Carrots are a precious and unique source of goodness for your skin as they contain beta-carotene that, as a precursor of vitamin A, is an excellent antioxidant and ideal in protecting you against skin problems. If you suffer from neck pain and related headache, here is an easy exercise to help you with that. Using a yoga mat, lie down on your back, bend your knees and place your feet firmly apart from each other. With the help of your hand, gently rotate your head and neck to the right. Hold the position for 5 seconds, and then gently turn the head back to neutral position and repeat the exercise on the left side. Repeat the rotation at least ten times on each si de.

 

GEMINI

The Spring air brings with it a desire for changes and wellness. Start with breathing by inhaling through the nose – perhaps in front of an open window – slowly until you have reached full lungs capacity. Then, having waited a few seconds, breathe out through the mouth very slowly. Continue with exercises aimed at toning arms and shoulders. Standing with your feet wide apart and parallel, stretch out your right arm and turn it toward the left shoulder placing your left hand underneath the right elbow and pushing it gently backwards while maintain your shoulders low.

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Breathe deeply holding the pose for 10/20 section. Then gently release and change arm. Repeat for at least 15 times on each side. Your best period is between 24th of May to 17th of June thanks to Venus, which is on your side to offer you an excellent period to get back into shape. Fill up on negative-calorie food such as celery, cucumber, fennel, asparagus, cauliflower, tomatoes, apples and papayas, chicken and turkey that help burn more calories than they contain simply as a result of chewing. A real metabolism boosting work out.  

 

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CANCER

An antioxidant herbal tea or a green tea will do wonders in this period in which you are feeling tired and a little sluggish due to the first signs of Spring or perhaps work-related stress? As well as taking more relaxing breaks, the time has come to add powerful antioxidants to your diet such as kiwi, pomegranate, red berries, goji, avocado, tomatoes, carrots and, why not, a little piece of dark chocolate, which is rich in flavonoids. These nutrients are useful in maintaining a healthy liver as well as benefiting the immune system and strengthening capillaries.  In addition, they can help preventing numerous ailments. Cancer is associated with the stomach and breast. Hence here's an easy exercise to maintain in toned. Standing or sitting, put your arms forward joining the palm of your hands with the elbows outwards. Rotate one hand towards the bust so that the tip of your fingers touch the other hand's wrist lifting the elbow and exercising a soft pressure. Count up to 15 then repeat with the other hand. Repeat the entire sequence 20 times.

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LEO

For you the beginning of Spring coincides with the return of the warm season, with mild temperatures and with the Sun putting you in a good mood and giving you great energy. As noble Lionesses, you would rather sleep and bathe in the sun, but the excellent planetary incentives of Venus and Mars during this time are inviting you to go hunting for the soul mate, if you are still single. Attractive and in great shape, no prey will be able to escape from you. If you play sports regularly and with commitment, you should get yourself a heart rate monitor, in order to keep the prodigious muscle that rules your sign, your heart, under control.  If you think you have gained some weight, try the soup diet, a mix of boiled vegetables, perhaps the healthiest dish of our nutrition. This diet is one of the most effective and simple remedies to follow to control your weight, and it is very promising in getting rid of the excess kilos quickly. You can eat it up to three times a week. Be careful, though, not to continue for too long, because of its protein-restricted nature which would cause not only the deflation of the belly, but also of the muscles. Its slimming and detoxifying action allows the re balancing of sugars and fats in the blood, thus promoting a more sinuous and light silhouette.

 

VIRGO

Since you are precise and efficient, you will have already planned everything in advance: since Christmas you have booked the gym that you planned to attend, perhaps by signing up for a Thai-boxing course to eliminate the repressed anger you have accumulated. You are the queens of ABS, then here's an effective exercise for a flat stomach: lie supine on a fitness mat, hands behind your head, legs perpendicular to the ground, knees slightly bent. Slightly bend your head forward and simultaneously move your knees towards your head. When your knees approach the shoulders breath out, and when you move them forward again breath in. Repeat this exercise at least 15 times for three sets, resting in between. What are the vegetables associated with weight loss? Broccoli and Brussels sprouts because they have a high level of fibres, but a very low glycaemic index. Not to mention that eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is always advisable: our body has some sort of an internal clock that makes us appreciate food during the right time of year. Here is a list of 10 healthy foods – fruit and vegetables – which are good for your silhouette: berries, apples, pears, cauliflowers, oranges, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans, carrots and peppers.

 

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LIBRA

For people like you who don't like the Spring warmth, which tend to cause a certain fatigue rather than dynamic outbursts or a greater energy, the stars recommend a diet based on lemon juice. This citrus facilitates detoxification and helps to appease hunger and to fight cellulite unerringly. Here's the recipe: every morning when you wake up and every night before going to bed, it's advisable to drink a glass of 30 cl of water, two tablespoons of lemon juice, two more of maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne pepper. This mix will activate immediately the metabolism and will encourage gastrointestinal transit. Also try adding onions and asparagus to your diet to enhance diuresis. If you think your hips are too wide, here's a great exercise to do on the fitness mat. Lie supine, legs bent and feet firmly on the ground, hands behind the head. Raise slightly while breathing in, then rotate head and torso to the left and breathe out, then return to the starting position, breathe in, and do the same by turning to the right, breathing out. Do this at least 15 times to the left and 15 to the right, maybe repeating the whole set twice more, with the proper relaxation in between.

 

SCORPIO

If it was up to you, the Spring should have the colours and the atmosphere of Fall, so during this time of the year you'll have to settle for a less stimulating period, although there will be opportunities to think about the health of your body.  If you want a perfect B side, here is a simple but effective exercise for toning the buttocks, easy to do at home or at any time of day, even at the office. Upright, contract a gluteus counting to ten, then contract the other again for 10 seconds, release, then contract both of them still counting up to ten. Repeat often during the day. If you really want to feel at the top, it's time to add Omega 3, polyunsaturated fatty acids to your diet, which reduce the formation of blood clots, control the level of triglycerides and cholesterol, monitor blood pressure giving elasticity to the arterial walls. Where to find them? In fish, especially the bluefish, in fish oil, shellfish, nuts and soy lecithin, but also in the chia seeds (Salvia hispanica), to add to a rich fruit salad.

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SAGITTARIUS

A dynamic Spring awaits you, thanks  to Mars in the sign that will stimulate in particular those born in November: this is the right time to start doing some sports. There are countless exercises to tone up the leg muscles, also with the help of special machines: in this latter case the best machines to firm your legs include the leg press and the leg curl. The best exercise to tone and slim you legs is still a quick walk immersed in nature, for 30 minutes at least,  and in case followed by a rapid, cool shower only on the lower part of your body, to feel your  legs as light as air. Of course, also riding a bike or an exercise bike are a great altrenative. In addition, incorporate into your spring diet  lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, garlic, ginseng (used is natural medicine for its almost miraculous properties), mushrooms (shiitake, maitake and reishi) to fighter allergies, carrots, yogurt and probiotics to keep your bowels healthy, plus vitamins and  oligoe lements.

CAPRICORN

Spring can be a little annoying for Capricorns: temperatures are variable,  it's hard to find the right outfit for every occasion,  there are moments of fatigue and poor performance at work.  To get back in shape quickly, the best idea would be  taking out your bicycle and start riding outdoors. But if you can't,   treat yourself to an elliptical bike, that could be defined as the 2.0 evolution of the exercise bike. It will enable you to train and tone up your butt, legs, breasts and legs, being definitely a more complete machine with respect to the exercise bike itself. With the latter you may exercise in the comfort of your home and not only at the gym, if you have some space in your house. Its main feature is it can be used standing on your feet, in the upright  position. As for the right food to eat, besides those rich in fiber, it's key to incorporate in your diet also those that contain plenty of water. Cucumbers, courgettes, broccoli and yogurt a re (almost) always easy to find. You really have no excuse. They are important because they fill you up instantly and keep you hydrated on a daily basis. And this is very important for one reason: you will not confuse thirst with hunger, and will avoid eating pointlessly. Have you ever tasted courgette noodles? OK, they might not be as tasty as pasta, but they look like it and, most importantly, they have fewer calories. Try them!

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AQUARIUS

If you occasionally suffer from bloated or heavy legs and pins and needles, do some physical exercise and  sports regularly: moving your legs favors blood circulation. Choose sports that do not entail jerks or abrupt movements like tennis or jogging, and opt for swimming or brisk long walks, preferably in a park or in the woods. Set aside your 5-inch heels and take up yoga or relaxing classes: it seems that controlling your  breathing is a good way to alleviate inconveniences in the leg area caused by  venous insufficiency. A luminous Venus in Gemini from May 24 to June 17 will make you as charming as ever, brilliant, toned up, perfectly capable to  use your fascination at best.  Choose a detoxing diet including flavonoids, onions and garlic are powerful  antioxidants that improve your resistance  to fatigue: not only they help your liver, immune system and capillaries work better, they are also good for the heart and blood circulation. Onions are a natural antib iotic that improves the peripheral circulation: add it to your salad to regularize the level of cholesterol and sugar in the blood. Artichokes, fennels, broccoli and dandelion: precious elements to keep your legs in good shape. Boil the vegetables and add a little oil and fresh lemon juice or vinegar. 

PISCES

If for you Spring means blossoming trees, an intense violet scent, heart-shaped clouds chasing each other in the blue sky, you may show your romantic side but, with the current planetary setting, a little stormy, it would be a good idea to start doing some sports, always to fulfil your specific needs. Long walks in the open air are a great idea, like swimming, dancing, maybe aqua zumba to exercise specifically your feet, the part of the body that corresponds to your star sign. To cheer up, treat yourself to a set of  runphones, a hairband with headphones and microphone  to keep in touch with the world  around you  when doing sports.

Here's the recipe for a tasty mixed salad with detoxing properties. Did you know that the tomato skin, alongside with the pulp, helps get rid of toxins from the blood? Use this precious ingredient and add a few slices of raw onion, lettuce, thinly cut fennel and, if you like it, pieces of apple  and a pinch of ginger: the secret to stay slim is to cut the amount of oil and salt: reduce them  gradually and get used to new, genuine flavors.

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