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EVERY
ONE
of us is aware that good health is the key to true happiness, and most of
us try to maintain good health by taking appropriate exercise and a
balanced diet. But what may be good for one person may not suit the other.
Many who indulge in gastronomic delight manage to stay slim and trim; many
who are over weight even after denying themselves all kinds of goodies for
months, still find their weight in the red. It is perhaps the way an
individual’s body reacts to food. In medical terminology it would mean
that in certain people the enzymes convert food into energy faster than
others do.
Astrology
gives us some clues as to how to maintain sound health without denying
ourselves the best of food. Granted that most of our health problems are
controlled by our minds and positive thinking can help alleviate our ills;
but how to control sensibilities of our mind is where astrology comes in.
In astrology the birth sign indicates one’s strengths and weakness. For
example, the fire signs namely Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, burn a lot of
energy and consequently require more intake of calories compared to those
born under the water signs, like Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. In this
feature, I shall attempt to give a few hints on how to maintain good
health according to one’s particular sun-sign
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ARIES
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Avoid
the Bottle
You
generally enjoy good health. Born with lot of physical energy you are
likely to use it up in your hectic work schedule, games and sports.
Despite being a voracious eater, you manage to maintain a slim figure. You
have enough natural immunity to infectious diseases, but being fiery and
aggressive by nature, you could be accident-prone. Those who work in
factory or operate machines have to exercise great caution against
accidents. Aries governs the head. It is very likely that you suffer from
frequent headaches, migraine or sinusitis.
Ear, nose and throat, could also give you cause for
complaint. You require plenty of rest and sleep. Where diet is concerned,
emphasis should be on wholesome nourishing food. Learn to masticate your
food well. You always seem to be in a hurry and that’s where your
problems begin. You may be pretty energetic, but you are extremely
impatient too. People like you should stay off liquor. You are likely to
gulp a drink or two before settling down to enjoy your evenings. Where
most heavy drinkers avoid eating after drinking alcohol, in your case it
could be reverse. Even after bouts of heavy drinking, you desire to eat
full meal. Your digestive system is frequently required to work overtime
to keep pace with your idiosyncratic eating habits. And somehow you always
choose to have an elaborate dinner and retire to bed immediately
thereafter. Insomnia is another problem largely due to irregular eating
habits. You should have a good breakfast before dashing off to work.
Don’t skip lunch. In a way, you like to starve yourself so that once
your are free to eat you can gorge to your heart’s delight. You tend to
drink a lot of tea and coffee. Keep a check on that.
Avoid tension and excitement and give yourself time to sit and enjoy your
meal. Rest assured you’d never have weight problems that way.
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TAURUS
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What's wrong with Excercise?
Few
can match Taureans when it comes to good health. You may be robust and
strong but not necessarily physically fit. Since you adore good food and
are indulgent in your eating habits you tend to put on weight.
Consequently suffering from problems due to extra weight. You have
wonderfully discriminating tastes so much so that you could be called a
connoisseur of different cuisine. Quite a few of you may take jobs as
chefs if not run your own eating establishment. Few amongst you are
discreet in your eating habits. Taureans are known for their strong will
power, but when it comes to eating, you cannot resist the tempting aroma
of well-cooked food. Naturally you wonder if it’s worth denying oneself
all delicacies in the world. The saying “one lives to eat” applies to
Taureans. With such a
philosophy how can you expect to remain slim and trim? Of course, you
didn’t gain all that weight overnight. You have been eating and enjoying
food to your heart’s delight all these years. Some of you tend to be
figure conscious. And to keep your body in good shape, you diet! You are
good at skipping meals. But all the other members of the household have to
co-operate with you by not cooking your favourite dish at home. Naturally,
they all know your susceptibilities.
Pot-Bellied People
Taurus
being an earth sign makes you extremely sensuous. It’s easy for you to
gain weight but not as simple to shed it. For apart from going on an
occasional crash-diet you rarely do anything to reduce your fat? Few
Taureans take physical exercise. Due to the abundant energy that you are
endowed with, you tend to choose laborious activities yet you shirk from
physical discipline. Governed by the planet Venus, quite a few of you
follow artistic pursuits as a career. Singers, cine artistes and painters
are born under this sign. And more often than not, you can be spotted by
your square frame, thick neck, and (if not careful) potbelly!
The
throat is your region of greatest concern. You have to be careful with
tonsils, glands, and other throat conditions. The common cold could cause
frequent inconvenience. You are also prone to diphtheria and constipation.
Minor problems like pimples, acne and blemishes crop up occasionally. The
best way to maintain good health is to cut down the intake of calories.
Don’t diet, but abstain from munching in between meals. Have a glass of
juice, or salad instead. You way even treat yourself to a hearty dinner,
and yet will remain healthy and fit. You tend to be fond of sweets and it
may be difficult for you to give them up altogether. So, compromise by
treating yourself to pastries and sweets only on Sundays. To conclude, be
easy on your stomach. Do a lot of exercise, especially for your neck and
waistline. A brisk walk or jog may not be of much help. What you need is
real vigorous exercise. Keep to the schedule you set for your physical
discipline. You are methodical and conscientious in your work, but quite
lethargic when it comes to looking after your own body.
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GEMINI |
Skip
Snacks not Meals
We
now discuss what makes Geminians healthy and sprightly in spite of they
being culinary sybarites. Yes, in this respect Geminians can be termed
lucky. You generally lead an active life that may be the reason for your
sound health. You have a nervous, busy temperament and always involved
with work that requires more mental strain than actual physical labour. It
is said that Geminians live on nervous energy, which allows for much
accomplishment. But you have to guard against mental strain, which could
leave you exhausted. No doubt you lead an active life, but that is no
excuse for not taking any physical exercise. If you see someone going
through files and business reports while commuting by train or car,
chances are that this person is Gemini-born. Your life style could make
you high strung and irritable. It is generally through worry and anxiety
that you ruin your health. A little exercise and rest could keep you in
good physical condition. Your nervous system, arms and hands, along with
the respiratory tract, is cause of concern. You may develop allergies of a
respiratory nature requiring medical attention. Like Aries, you detest
sickness and whenever you fall ill, you immediate rush to doctor. More
often than not most Geminians can attend to minor problems themselves. But
you tend to believe that popping tablets is magic potion that should give
you instant relief. So you continue with your routine, consequently
suffering from lack of rest. If you can manage a good sleep, most of your
ailments will vanish. But then you are the last to retire to bed at night.
You don’t wish to miss any excitement after a busy day.
The Party-Going Type
A
regular partygoer, you try to pack too many engagements into a single day.
Naturally, you are not working hard just to earn laurels and riches. You
want to enjoy yourself and eating is a delightful pastime for you. Due to
your occupation you get around so much that you have sampled a lot of
different cuisine. You are one of those who are pretty up-to-date on the
latest food. It is very likely that you are the owner of a pastry shop.
Though you know that stimulants are bad for your nerves, you continue to
indulge in drink. Women born under this sign are always nibbling at
something or the other. You are known for occasionally skipping your
meals. You have a taste for spicy foods and are prone to suffer from
indigestion due to your indiscriminate eating habits. What you need most
is a balanced life style. You must stop doing things in fits and starts.
Regular exercise, regular meals and rest, will keep you healthy and fit.
Geminians are rarely over weight. So you do not suffer from the usual hang
ups about waistline and sagging muscles. But internally, you may not be
free from troubles. Your over active mind could play mischief with your
nerves. Perpetual headaches, backaches, colds, and flu could give you
trouble. And since Gemini governs the lungs, all pulmonary afflictions
should be attended to immediately. To keep yourself healthy have a light
breakfast, and if possible, include honey in your diet. Try raw
vegetables, salad, or fruit juices for lunch. Have a good nourishing,
protein-rich dinner, but at a proper time. Avoid after dinner beverages.
Learn to relax.
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CANCER |
Take
to the Water
CANCER,
the fourth sign of the zodiac marks the beginning of summer in the
Northern Hemisphere. It is cardinal water sign, and those governed by this
sign are generally active and strong. If you are a Cancer subject here are
few tips to maintain good health. You are a study in contradictions. One
day you are eager, energetic, the next you are quiet and withdrawn. You
are fond of eating: you may be an experienced cook yourself. After
thoroughly indulging yourself, you tend to go on a crash diet to maintain
the balance. You crave for food that is comforting and filling as well.
Rice seems to be a must in your diet. Those of you with a taste for
alcohol drink like fish. You don’t believe in small doses as far as
eating and drinking are concerned. It has been observed that most
Cancerians keep in poor health during childhood, becoming strong and
healthy, as they grow older. As the zodiac sign Cancer governs the chest
and stomach, these are the most vulnerable parts of your body. Due to
overeating, or drinking habits, you are likely to develop a paunch by the
time you reach 40. You have not only to guard against an increase in your
waistline, but you have to take care of both the pulmonary and the
digestive systems. Female Cancerians are known for going on emotional
binges. An unhappy love affair is usually followed by an increase in
weight. Swimming is a good exercise for you. Most of you become lethargic
in your late 30s and give up all exercise. Those who take to yoga may
succeed in keeping their body in shape. Since your ruling planet is the
Moon, you are prone to suffer from spells of depression. Worrying could be
the chief cause of all your ailments. If you can control your mind
you’ll be able to control your body. Many of you are likely to be
vegetarians. Those who believe vegetarians have a lesser range of
delicacies should take a few tips from Cancerians. You relish dairy
products. In spite of your weak constitution, you can easily digest milk
and cheese. Fresh fruits are your weakness. Try to avoid bananas or dry
fruit in your diet. You are so fond of eating that you will actually take
the trouble of finding places that serves the best food in town. For you,
the best outing is not complete if it doesn’t include a good appetizing
meal. For that matter, holidays are always looked forward to as days of
feasting. You cannot be considered much of an outdoor person. You may be
active and love to travel but your basic interest is in a hearty meal and
a good night’s sleep. Those of you, who are “lucky” enough to
achieve financial security, project a picture of perfect calm and
contentment. Avoid heavy foods, alcoholic drinks and stimulants. Try to
have an occasional liquid diet to shrink the stomach. Stay off sweets. Eat
fresh fruits and vegetables. Add a little physical exercise to your daily
routine and you’ll remain healthy and fit.
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LEO |
Put
your Heart to It
LEO
is the second of the fiery trinity, the other two being Aries and
Sagittarius. This makes Leo subjects energetic, aggressive, and sometimes
high-strung. You lead an active life, which keeps you slim and trim. Since
Leo governs the heart, you have to be extra cautious as far as your weight
is concerned. Leo always rules the spinal column, dorsal vertebrae and the
aorta, and this sign generally influences the bones in our body.
Consequently, heart disease, spinal meningitis, etc. could afflict Leo.
But it has been observed that your disciplined work schedule and regular
eating habits give you an inborn immunity to these diseases. Nevertheless
you have to be on constant guard and not fall into a sedentary life-style.
In your eating habits it has been noticed that you are more impressed by
the company and surroundings than with the food itself. You enjoy having
company to dinner. Even when out on work you invariably invite a colleague
or an associate to join you for lunch. You are fond of soups and syrups.
Your body mechanism is such that you use up energy very fast consequently
requiring frequent intake of food. You feel the need to drink lots of
water during the day, especially during summer. You should make it a habit
to take seven to ten glasses of water every day. Since you eat sparingly
you are rarely fat. But bear in mind that since you burn your energy too
fast you should never skip meals. You also have a tendency to eat too
fast. Hot spicy food is likely to ruin your constitution.In
good company and peaceful surroundings you generally eat well. So you must
try to have a harmonious environment at home. Keep your life at an even
pace; avoid unnecessary worries. Women born under this sign are very
energetic. You have the strength and stamina of an athlete. In contrast to
Leo males, you have a great appetite and you really like to indulge
yourself. Take regular exercise, ---- swimming and yoga is good. Leos
should avoid smoking if possible. Drink only in moderation, for alcohol
can affect your digestive system. Keep your environment tension free.
Fresh air in the morning is must for you. Make it a habit to rise early
and go for a morning walk. Eat a hearty breakfast, but don’t eat eggs
regularly. Milk or buttermilk, at the breakfast time will be ideal. For
lunch have something light. Keep down the calories but get lots of
proteins. Have light refreshment at teatime. Even if you work late, have a
proper meal. You can follow it up with fruits and creams. In this regards
you are “lucky” for you can really satisfy your taste for good food
without it having any ill effects on your health. Only keep in mind you
don’t grow over weight. Your blood pressure must remain normal for it is
connected with the heart (ruled by your sign).
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VIRGO |
Health-Freaks
Aren't You?
NEXT
to Cancerians, Virgoans are the most health conscious people ---- not that
it stops them from putting on weight, which they do as fast as Cancerians.
And this they do despite being extremely cautious in their eating habit.
Actually, you are the type who can discuss diet and nutrition in depth.
Quite a few of you take up a career in hotel management or catering.
Others who follow different profession, some time or the other are found
managing the kitchen or eating arrangements at parties and social
get-togethers. It is believed that if a Virgoan is looking after food
arrangement you can be assured not only of a good supply of eatables, but
of a healthy diet.
Your
approach to food is quite businesslike. Food means nutrition to you. Quite
a few of you are vegetarians by choice. You must have learnt somewhere
that rich, non-vegetarian food can in the long run play havoc with your
system. But you make sure to balance it by eating dairy products, fruits,
cereals, and green vegetables. What tastes good to you is what is natural
and simple --- the less the cooking, the better. You are not particularly
fond of ‘exotic’ delicacies. You will wrinkle your nose at an
elaborately prepared dish to prove it has no value. What is important to
you is simple food, rich in protein. You may be prone to go on crash diet
sometime. It has been observed that your work is sedentary and you tend to
suffer due to lack of exercise. Your ruling planet being Mercury, you have
a tendency towards nervousness.
Eating yourself Sick
You
can invite much intestinal trouble from tension, since Virgo governs
intestines. Though you are normally a temperate person and lead a balanced
life, you occasionally over-indulge yourself and thereby suffer the
consequences. You generally never fall sick, but whenever you do it is
invariably due to over-eating. You are prone to suffer from dysentery,
typhoid, and gallstone. Your weak points are your nervous system and
stomach. You over react to situations, which could cause hypertension. Try
to stay clam and collected. Those who have Virgo afflicted in their birth
chart are short-tempered, irritable and discontented. Those Virgoans given
to emotional troubles are generally overweight and fat. You need to
control your mind as much as you need to control your diet. It is a bit
surprising though to see a Virgo born suffer from weight problems. Because
you are unusually health and diet conscious, you are rarely fat. You need
plenty of rest in quite surroundings. You must have a lot of exercise more
so if you are living in an urban environment. Be particular about taking
holidays. You have a tendency to get so involved with your work that you
seldom find time to take leave. Women born under this sign generally lead
a very active life, but only until they are 40. Thereafter they like to
settle down to household activities. With the result they tend to put on
weight. Virgoans even when suffering from minor illness likes to
exaggerate their troubles. You are prone to minor injuries. Any complaint
in the abdomen should be attended to immediately. You can easily develop
colitis. Don’t overdo your concern for food. Too much protein and
calcium can have adverse effects on your health. You normally like to
devote ample time to your morning constitutional.
Have a good breakfast. Don’t eat fried stuff in the morning. Have a
light lunch; abstain from nibbling in between meals. A protein rich dinner
will suit you best. Avoid frequent late nights.
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LIBRA
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Watch
that Sweet Tooth
Librans
love all good things that life has to offer. Though your zodiac symbol is
the scales, you are hardly known to have a ‘balanced’ diet. Your
health is moderately good. You tend to believe yourself to be strong and
energetic, but are actually of very delicate constitution, with low
resistance to infectious diseases. The nerves, kidneys, and emotional
channels are governed by Libra and should therefore be given special
attention. This sign also rules the lower abdomen, and the sexual organs
in the case of females. Female Librans could suffer from gynaec complaints
due to an irregular menstrual cycle. You are highly sensitive and if you
let your emotions prevail it will surely throw your system off balance
causing serious health problems. It is known fact Librans love good food,
and what’s more they are ready to try the unusual. Your library is sure
to stock the best of cookbooks. And you are also likely to be well
informed about delicacies from different lands. You delight in talking
about a new dish, which you might discover while reading a cookbook. But
your knowledge of the culinary arts is likely to be theoretical. You may
be too lazy to experiment yourself. And preparing all this exotic dishes
can be quite time consuming.
The Choicest Meals
You
manage to find eating houses that serve the choicest dishes, or you’ll
know which of your friends cooks good food. If one is keen on sampling the
best of wines and beverages, one should visit a Libran. You give yourself
enough time to enjoy your food and drinks. You dislike buffets and quick
snacks. You must have ample time to sit and savour your food. Those with a
busy work schedule would rather skip meal than have it in a hurry. You
have a weakness for fruit juice and buttermilk. Many Librans just love to
live on fresh fruits and milk. No wonder they have radiant skin. The heavy
intake of liquids, which includes endless cup of tea and coffee, keeps
them active. You like food that is not only cooked properly but also
served well. Your aesthetic nature makes you a fussy eater. You’ll never
visit an unkempt eating establishment howsoever celebrated it may be for
the quality of food it serves. You are quite fond of pastries and cakes. A
sweet dish is a must on your menu. Your sweet tooth could lead to troubles
like colitis etc. causing depletion of energy. And this also makes it
difficult for you to stick to a diet. Women born under this sign are
figure conscious. No doubt you take physical exercise but you have the
tendency to neglect food and sleep. Librans are known for keeping late
nights. While exercising, you concentrate on your waistline. So most
Libran women have fine sparkling faces and narrow waists.
Try
to lead a balanced life. Excess in anything is bad. This cannot be truer
than in your case. For if you are told that a particular thing is good for
your health, you’ll make sure to have it everyday. Even in your likes
and dislikes you go to extremes. When fond of pastries and dry-fruits, you
get addicted to these. And as far as alcohol is concerned you never stick
to any measures. Eat fresh fruit for breakfast, drink buttermilk or fresh
juice for lunch, and for dinner, have a protein-rich meal. It has been
observed in your case, that when in love and secure, you keep healthier
and happier.
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Scorpio
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The
fruity way to fitness
YOU are extremely active and generally
healthy. Very weight conscious, Scorpions are rarely fat. Females born under
this sign are slim and energetic. If somehow they do put on weight, it could
be because of some internal health problem. Men born under this sign are
heavy built, but their bulks do not stop or hinder them from following a
vigorous physical discipline. Food is not very important to you. No doubt
you relish sweets and drinks, but are generally moderate in your habit. You
slog a lot and therefore burn up energy faster. Despite this you don’t eat
much, consequently most of you have a slim waistline. Scorpio-women are
proud of their flat tummies. Scorpio governs the bladder and the generative
organs. In women, this sign also rules the womb and the ovaries. Any
affliction to Scorpio in your individual birth-chart could indicate troubles
like stones in the bladder, venereal disease, or enlargement of the
prostrate gland. Excessive indulgence in sex or drinking should be avoided.
You can engage yourself in such a delightful pastime, as eating
pastries, having ill effects on your health. It has been noticed that
Scorpio-women are fonder of eating than males born under this sign. It is
perhaps because women are more conscious of their health. Naturally, after
taking vigorous exercise you do need enough replenishment to keep yourself
fit. Scorpio-women, who do not follow a career, devote most of their time in
health care, with remarkable results. They generally come into their prime
around 28, and manage to look as good even after they cross 40.
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SAGITTARIUS |
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Don't nibble too often
SAGITTARIANS
have well-developed bodies though not necessarily well proportioned.
You have a tendency to eat on an impulse. And since you love to eat,
you generally nibble at all hours, with the result that when it
comes to your proper mealtime you lose your appetiteYours is a fiery
sign, which means you use up much energy; consequently you require a
nutritious diet. Since Sagittarius rules the thigh, hips and
buttocks, you have a tendency to put on weight on these areas. You
have a bright and vivacious personality that makes you seem
extremely healthy, but in reality you may have a delicate health.
Your sedentary habits are the cause of most of your worries. It is
very likely that the nature of your work requires more of mental
activity than physical labour, but that should not stop you from
taking physical exercise. Without straining yourself, you must make
it a habit to exercise your limbs. Since the ruler of your sign is
Jupiter, which controls the liver, you must take well care of your
diet. You have a tendency to suffer from sciatica, rheumatic pain,
gout, arthritis in the hips, jaundice, etc.It has been noticed that
you are averse to consulting a doctor. Most of you dose yourself
with advertised medicines thereby upsetting your system. Coming to
your diet, it has been observed that you like exotic food. If you
read about a Mughal prince’s favourite dish, you feel inclined to
try out the recipe. Sometime you visit famous eating places just for
their ambience, eating at roadside stall appeals to you as well.If
someone tells you that the extract of a certain fruit or vegetables
is good for health you’ll make it a point to have it morning and
evening, and if possible, even carry along to work to have it for
lunch. You must discipline yourself as far as food is concerned. Eat
everything but in moderate quantity. You are known for going on
crash diets quite frequently, if only to prove your will power. But
the weight of your body tells a different story.
Female Sagittarians should watch their weight from the age of 18,
else they have proclivity to grow heavy between the ages of 20-28.
Whereas those Sagittarians who manage to keep their waistline under
control can boast of a shapely figure, those who become indifferent
towards their health will soon find their body, expanding waist
down. The best way to stay healthy is to keep your body in shape.
Keep revising your diet. Learn to eat different things and cultivate
to have a habit of eating less. It may leave you hungry and
dissatisfied, but soon your body will get accustomed to it. Set
regular meal timings and stick to them. Quite a few of you are fond
of late nights and it is not unlikely for you to have two dinners.
Plan your meals in such a manner that you have a heavy lunch, a
light dinner – maybe a soup and salad, and if non-vegetarian, some
lean meat or fish. You can treat yourself to a dessert of fresh
fruits but avoid cream.Try a limber-up in the morning followed by a
few asanas. Going for long walks may not be of much help. Neither will
jogging suffice. You need to exercise the upper part of your body as
well. Your arms and shoulders need extra attention.Being endowed
with abundant energy you generally lead a very creative life. You
work with great passion in your chosen field of activity and hence
are generally successful. If you devote some time to health care,
you’ll remain in peak form.
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CAPRICORN
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Have
a Balanced Diet
YOU
are a lusty eater, with an earthy appetite and a discriminating taste.
Capricorn being an earthy sign makes you prudent and practical minded. You
like to take care of your health and take proper nourishment. In general,
most of you have feeble health until the age of 18, or in some cases up to
the age of 28, and thereafter there is marked improvement. Quite a few of
you are likely to suffer from indigestion, or other abdominal complaint.
Capricorn governs knees and bones. Dislocation or injury to the patella
bone is a common occurrence in the lives of Capricornians. Pain in the
wrist, or small of the back, could also be a source of inconvenience.
Since the ruler of this sign is Saturn it can cause troubles like
rheumatism, cold and nervous tension. You have a tendency to be gloomy and
depressed which sends you on a food binge. Constant worries and a
melancholic nature could upset your digestive system. Be optimistic and
lead a carefree life to remain healthy and fit. As far as food is
concerned, you take your meals at proper time. You like eating hot and
spicy food. Those of you who are used to having bed-tea are not content
with just two cups. Not only that, you like to munch quite a few biscuits
while sipping endless cups of tea. That’s for starters. Fond of reading
newspaper, you’ll not rise from your bed until you’ve read each
column. After that you rush for bath and a hurried breakfast. The lack of
time does not stop you from having a proper breakfast consisting of eggs,
bread, butter and jam.
Upon
reaching your place of work, you are likely to order something to eat
along with your coffee. You are quite hardworking. Though you do not do
much physical labour, the nature of your work could leave you exhausted by
lunchtime. And that calls for a rich and heavy meal. Over lunch, even
while you are enjoying the delicacies, you tend to mourn and groan that
the time is not enough. So you return to work quite dissatisfied. May be
that is an excuse for having snacks with tea in the evening. After work
you have all the time and leisure to plan your dinner. You make sure you
have a really elaborate dinner. And since, you are known as a sweet tooth,
it is understood that you will have a generous helping of dessert. Now
that’s how you spend a hectic day with a busy eating schedule. With such
a life style how can you ever imagine to remain slim? It is but natural
for you to develop a paunch and double chin.
Meals and Pounces
You
should organize your eating habits. Have a balanced diet and try to adhere
to it. Granted that the aroma of fried vegetables is enough to whet your
appetite, you should learn to exercise strict control. You are a sensuous
eater and anything, which looks attractive, or smells delicious, will
excite your hunger. If not used to taking physical exercise you’ll have
problems doing even your routine work after the age of 50. Your legs may
be painful for no reason. You could get easily excited. A right candidate
for high blood pressure and nervous disorder, you tend to imagine ills.
Your emotional insecurity can keep your health rundown. Those of you tied
to deskwork are prone to stoop; and if you are not correct in your posture
you could develop serious trouble later. A little exercise in the morning
will help. Jogging or brisk walking will keep you in shape. Don’t take
to any strenuous exercise for your body will not react favourably to
vigorous training. Swimming and yoga will suit you best. Regular intake of
calcium and vitamin B-12 is advisable, but after consulting your
physician. To conclude, it has been generally observed that Capricornians
live a long life, free from serious health problems. Only those having
Capricorn afflicted in their birth-chart may suffer from gout or pulmonary
complaint. Try to keep your weight under control. Avoid too much of hot
and spicy food.
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AQUARIUS
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Nibble
your way to Health
IF
You are a true Aquarian, you should be tall and slander. Of course, the
presence of any planet in your sign at the time of your birth can make
quite a difference to your physical appearance. You are not over fond of
eating. You have less interest in food than any other sign in zodiac. You
are a light eater, someone who nibbles and lives off snacks. Since you are
frugal eater, you need frequent replenishment. But see that you nibbled on
less calorie-filled foods. If fond of fruits you may go in for apple,
peaches, bananas and pineapples, whenever you feel the urge to eat. Stay
off fried stuffs. Generally, it is very difficult for an Aquarian to put
on weight, but once they do, they can forget about losing it. So better be
on guard. Aquarius governs
legs, calf-muscles, and blood circulation. You are susceptible to
infectious diseases. Tonsillitis, toothache, ear-trouble can also be
source of inconvenience. Being
of a nervous disposition, tension occurs easily to you. Surprisingly it
has been noticed that you are very emotional and sensitive. It is
surprising because your ruler Saturn has a tendency to make its subject
cold, ruthless and detached. But it’s not the case with you. You have to
watch your blood pressure. Have a blood count done frequently. You can be
rigid and unreasonable when it comes to health care. It appears you do not
care much about your health. Granted that yours is an intellectual sign
and you live on principles, it is better you take necessary precautions to
maintain good health. In sickness you are a very difficult person. When
unwell someone must really coax you into taking medicine. The problem is
that you always feel that nothing is seriously wrong with you. Naturally
being endowed with a lot of recuperative power, you come out of your
troubles quite fast. So you don’t conform to the general pattern of
taking proper medicine and rest. But if you’re struck with troubles like
skin disease, or frequent high fever, you should consult your physician
and follow the line of treatment. You generally rise early in the morning.
Fond of tea you’ll take couple of cups, if not pots of tea, to wake you
up. Not particular about breakfast, you do mind a glass of juice or some
fresh fruits for breakfast. Throughout the whole day you won’t eat
anything substantial. Endless rounds of tea and coffee will keep you
going. You may munch a biscuit or a toast in between.
Many Courses
You
dislike formal dinners. If anyone thinks that a well spread out table will
convert you into a gourmet, it is a mistake. You do like variety but
shrink away at the sight of so many dishes laid out on the table. The best
way to make you eat your meals properly is to serve you food in courses.
But make sure that the quantity is small, for an Aquarian dislikes the
soup filled to the brim. But you must have enough time to savour each and
every delicacy presented to you. It is quite common that Aquarians avoid
going to evening shows or the theatre, for it interferes with their
suppertime. And if it were obligatory for them to attend some such
function they would prefer to come home and have their meals after the
function rather than hurrying through it earlier. You are quite
disciplined in your eating habits. You will never fall ill due to dietary
indiscretion. Yes, some of you could suffer from deficiencies due to
neglect. So make it a point to eat properly. Of course you can’t stop
yourself from nibbling, but you can reduce it by having a proper lunch. It
is quite possible that most of you shirk physical discipline. Some of you
would remark that you are too intelligent to worry about physical culture.
But it may not be wise on your part to neglect physical activities. You
must make a habit to do some exercise everyday. Your routine work, or
walking a mile or two, may not be enough to keep you in shape. You must do
more vigorous exercise to remain healthy and fit. Else your sedentary
lifestyle could throw your system out of gear, and by the time you reach
fifty you could be in deep trouble. You must really sweat it out the first
thing in the morning. Remember to wear something on your person for
exposure could also cause trouble.
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PISCES
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What's
for Desert
IN
our series “Hints for health and happiness” we shall discuss in this
feature the real gourmet ---- Pisces, the last sign of the zodiac. You
have a very sensitive palate and an aesthetic feeling of food. But your
appetite needs to be gently pampered. You like to have a company of
someone who enjoys cooking and eating. If you don’t live in a congenial
atmosphere, you’ll invariably skip meals. You are not the type who eats
to live. You attach great importance to the ritual of eating. Someone must
plan an elaborate menu for you. The more the effort put to making a dish,
the more you enjoy eating it. You are always on the look out for a good
eating establishment and drive out to one during weekends or holidays.
Pisceans are known for spotting out of the way restaurants. Those of you
with the desk job find it real tough to plan your meals. Regular visits to
nearby restaurants make eating a dull routine. Pisces being water sign
could make you fond of alcohol. It could also make you prone to gastric
troubles. As your sign govern the ankles and feet, you are easily
susceptible to injuries in these parts. You are very fussy about the
quality of your footwear. You will never go in for trendy shoes and
sandals. Ease and comfort are more important to you. Most Pisceans wear
casual moccasins. Piscean female rarely wears high-heels.Pisces
governs the glands, alimentary canal and body. You could be bothered by
coronary troubles. You are very emotional and get hurt easily. Most of
your health troubles are due to a sedentary lifestyle and mental tension.
Stay outdoors more. Quite a few of you love to go on morning walks. You
prefer to walk barefoot on the grass. It’s a good habit. But those of
you living in hot, humid climates suffer the most for you perspire a lot,
and sticky weather could further dampen your spirits. But then most of you
cannot bear the cold either. A maritime climate suits you best. The best
way for you to remain fit is to be an early riser. Take a little exercise
---- nothing too strenuous. Getting up early in the morning will also give
you enough time to enjoy your bath. Pisceans can spend hours under the
shower. Have
a heavy breakfast. Include honey and milk in your diet. Fresh fruits,
especially a banana or an orange, are advised. Try to skip lunch and
instead have a glass of fruit juice, or buttermilk. You can have toast and
butter with your evening tea. Don’t eat anything till dinnertime. If
fond of drinks, restrict yourself to drinking and avoid nibbling snacks.
Pisceans love fine wines and appreciate them better if served with a good
meal. And if there is music and quiet surroundings, your evening is made.
For a change you sometimes go to seaside bars for a drink. Carry on your
pastime, provided you drink within limits. Needless to say you’ll
indulge yourself in a sumptuous dinner, for that is one meal where you
will never compromise. You must have a variety of dishes laid out on the
table. And even before you set out to enjoy your supper, you make discreet
enquiries about the dessert. Try to take an after-dinner walk before
retiring. Sleep on a thin mattress to keep your back in shape.
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