There was another interesting article I came across (surprising I know) describing health ailments associated with the signs. So, I picked all the signs of my chart to get some tips. A lot of it is predictable, linking the ailments with the body part ruled by the sign. Makes sense.
(My moon sign) Taurus: Protect Your Throat
To maintain the health of the Taurus-ruled throat region throughout the year, adopt the habit of drinking plenty of water each day. Throat-soothing teas -- many of which contain the herbs marshmallow root and slippery elm -- with a touch of added honey make a delightful beverage. Also make sure your diet provides you with ample amounts of nutrients -- notably immune-supportive vitamin C, zinc, and flavonoids -- to help ward off infections.
Taurus Health-Supporting Foods: Garden Herbs
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme: This quartet of herbs can be one of the best additions to a Taurean menu. They're an inexpensive way to add flavor to your meals and, even when used in small amounts, add a wealth of nutrients to your diet.
(My sun sign) Virgo: Aid Digestion
Virgoans may want to pay careful attention to their digestive health. Excess stress and the routine intake of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can lead to intestinal permeability, a cause of indigestion and nutrient malabsorption. One way to boost intestinal health is to eat a diet rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids (featured in cold-water fish) as well as the flavonoid and carotenoid phytonutrients found concentrated in fruits and vegetables.
Virgo Health-Supporting Foods: Whole Grains
The symbol for your sign, the Virgin, is often depicted holding onto a sheaf of grain, a food that can play a health-promoting role in a Virgoan's diet. Fiber-rich whole grains are better for you than ones that have been refined, which are stripped of many of their naturally occurring nutrients.
(My Rising, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune sign) Sagittarius: Strengthen Your Muscles
The sign of Sagittarius represents the desire to move from place to place. Consequently, in medical astrology, the buttocks and thighs, two areas intimately connected to movement, are associated with your sign. If the muscles located in these areas -- notably the quadriceps, hamstrings, or gluteus muscles -- are overly tight or weak, it can lead to lower back pain, knee instability, or sciatic nerve impingement. Regular exercise and massage can keep your muscles toned.
Sagittarius Health-Supporting Foods: Olives and Olive Oil
Jupiter-ruled olives and their oil earn a gold medal when it comes to nutrition. Rich in health-promoting fats and antioxidants, olives and olive oil play a starring role in the Mediterranean diet and are thought to be one of the reasons that this approach to eating offers protection against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
(My Venus, love sign) Libra: Back Up Back Health
In the name of peace and harmony, Librans tend to bend over backward for others. While your gracious and accommodating disposition is second nature, it isn't without its stress, which often takes refuge in the Libra-ruled lower back, translating into pain and stiffness. Chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture can be beneficial in promoting back health as can graceful, yet strengthening, fitness approaches such as Pilates and Gyrotonics. Ensuring your work space has good ergonomics and your mattress is adequately supportive can also be helpful whether you have a bad back or just want to prevent one.
Libra Health-Supporting Foods: Berries
Brimming with nutrients, especially phytonutrients with anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, Venus-ruled berries can spruce up your health. Raspberries and blackberries are especially rich in fiber, while cranberries may help prevent kidney stones. Berries are considered a low to medium glycemic index food and therefore won't elevate blood sugar as much as many other fruits.
(My Jupiter Sign) Capricorn: Keep Your Knees Flexible
In medical astrology, the sign of Capricorn is associated with the joints. As such, you may want to take special care of your joints -- especially your knees -- to ward off the potential for developing arthritis. An anti-inflammatory diet -- filled with foods and spices rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants -- can do wonders for supporting rheumatic health, as can watching your stress levels.
Capricorn Health-Supporting Foods: Goat's Milk
Unsurprisingly, goat's milk -- and the yogurt and cheese made from it -- can be a health-supporting food for the Mountain Goat. It is rich in calcium, with 1 cup providing over 300 milligrams of this bone-building mineral.
(My Saturn and Pluto sign) Scorpio: Maintain Regularity
While a complex Scorpio might not consider herself to be "regular," when it comes to your health, being regular is important, especially since your sign rules the large intestine. Bowel irregularity, often experienced as bouts of constipation, can reduce energy, impede weight loss, and detract from a sense of vitality. A fiber-rich diet can help keep things moving smoothly and promote optimal intestinal health. Activities that reduce stress -- including exercise, yoga, and meditation -- are also beneficial for the resilient Scorpio's digestive health.
Scorpio Health-Supporting Foods: Dark Chocolate
Scorpios' love of the dark can come in handy when choosing chocolate with the most health benefits. Darker chocolates have a higher content of cacao and therefore a greater amount of heart-healthy flavonoid antioxidants. Chocolate's allure also extends to its reputation as an aphrodisiac, a boon for sensually oriented Scorpios.
(My moon sign) Taurus: Protect Your Throat
To maintain the health of the Taurus-ruled throat region throughout the year, adopt the habit of drinking plenty of water each day. Throat-soothing teas -- many of which contain the herbs marshmallow root and slippery elm -- with a touch of added honey make a delightful beverage. Also make sure your diet provides you with ample amounts of nutrients -- notably immune-supportive vitamin C, zinc, and flavonoids -- to help ward off infections.
Taurus Health-Supporting Foods: Garden Herbs
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme: This quartet of herbs can be one of the best additions to a Taurean menu. They're an inexpensive way to add flavor to your meals and, even when used in small amounts, add a wealth of nutrients to your diet.
(My sun sign) Virgo: Aid Digestion
Virgoans may want to pay careful attention to their digestive health. Excess stress and the routine intake of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can lead to intestinal permeability, a cause of indigestion and nutrient malabsorption. One way to boost intestinal health is to eat a diet rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids (featured in cold-water fish) as well as the flavonoid and carotenoid phytonutrients found concentrated in fruits and vegetables.
Virgo Health-Supporting Foods: Whole Grains
The symbol for your sign, the Virgin, is often depicted holding onto a sheaf of grain, a food that can play a health-promoting role in a Virgoan's diet. Fiber-rich whole grains are better for you than ones that have been refined, which are stripped of many of their naturally occurring nutrients.
(My Rising, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune sign) Sagittarius: Strengthen Your Muscles
The sign of Sagittarius represents the desire to move from place to place. Consequently, in medical astrology, the buttocks and thighs, two areas intimately connected to movement, are associated with your sign. If the muscles located in these areas -- notably the quadriceps, hamstrings, or gluteus muscles -- are overly tight or weak, it can lead to lower back pain, knee instability, or sciatic nerve impingement. Regular exercise and massage can keep your muscles toned.
Sagittarius Health-Supporting Foods: Olives and Olive Oil
Jupiter-ruled olives and their oil earn a gold medal when it comes to nutrition. Rich in health-promoting fats and antioxidants, olives and olive oil play a starring role in the Mediterranean diet and are thought to be one of the reasons that this approach to eating offers protection against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
(My Venus, love sign) Libra: Back Up Back Health
In the name of peace and harmony, Librans tend to bend over backward for others. While your gracious and accommodating disposition is second nature, it isn't without its stress, which often takes refuge in the Libra-ruled lower back, translating into pain and stiffness. Chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture can be beneficial in promoting back health as can graceful, yet strengthening, fitness approaches such as Pilates and Gyrotonics. Ensuring your work space has good ergonomics and your mattress is adequately supportive can also be helpful whether you have a bad back or just want to prevent one.
Libra Health-Supporting Foods: Berries
Brimming with nutrients, especially phytonutrients with anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, Venus-ruled berries can spruce up your health. Raspberries and blackberries are especially rich in fiber, while cranberries may help prevent kidney stones. Berries are considered a low to medium glycemic index food and therefore won't elevate blood sugar as much as many other fruits.
(My Jupiter Sign) Capricorn: Keep Your Knees Flexible
In medical astrology, the sign of Capricorn is associated with the joints. As such, you may want to take special care of your joints -- especially your knees -- to ward off the potential for developing arthritis. An anti-inflammatory diet -- filled with foods and spices rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants -- can do wonders for supporting rheumatic health, as can watching your stress levels.
Capricorn Health-Supporting Foods: Goat's Milk
Unsurprisingly, goat's milk -- and the yogurt and cheese made from it -- can be a health-supporting food for the Mountain Goat. It is rich in calcium, with 1 cup providing over 300 milligrams of this bone-building mineral.
(My Saturn and Pluto sign) Scorpio: Maintain Regularity
While a complex Scorpio might not consider herself to be "regular," when it comes to your health, being regular is important, especially since your sign rules the large intestine. Bowel irregularity, often experienced as bouts of constipation, can reduce energy, impede weight loss, and detract from a sense of vitality. A fiber-rich diet can help keep things moving smoothly and promote optimal intestinal health. Activities that reduce stress -- including exercise, yoga, and meditation -- are also beneficial for the resilient Scorpio's digestive health.
Scorpio Health-Supporting Foods: Dark Chocolate
Scorpios' love of the dark can come in handy when choosing chocolate with the most health benefits. Darker chocolates have a higher content of cacao and therefore a greater amount of heart-healthy flavonoid antioxidants. Chocolate's allure also extends to its reputation as an aphrodisiac, a boon for sensually oriented Scorpios.
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