Home remedies for those common Aries headaches…
From mild to migraine, a pounding head can stop you cold. But before you reach for the (medicine) bottle, try a natural remedy.
Relax: Close your eyes in a dark room.
Drink water: You could be dehydrated.
Massage: Rub the head and neck.
Calcium: Relaxes muscles and increases circulation.
Exercise: May minimize future headaches.
Warm shower: Loosens tight muscles.
Ice: Apply to pain for a few minutes.
Pressure: Press where the thumb bones meet your index finger.
Aromatherapy: A proven soother, peppermint is associated with Aries.
Eliminate foods: Find trigger foods with a food/headache diary.
Think you know Aries’ power color? Find out!
In radiant red you’ll turn heads, feel energized, and take charge even in those very rare moments when your self-confidence is lacking. The trick to wearing this hot shade is a firm belief in your own power—and who has more of that than you? It’s bold, so if you want, start small with shoes (hello, Dorothy!), a purse, or jacket. Ready to go all out? Pair a crimson flowing sleeveless top with pants of the same hue. It will be a fabulous ensemble.
The only way to get healthy FAST…
Want an easy way to help combat heart disease and perhaps lower your risk for breast cancer? Go outside! A study co-sponsored by the Nature Conservancy found that women aren’t spending enough time in Mother Nature. And you can get the health benefits with just a few hours a week.
Even better, those parts of your brain that take care of self-control, focus, and attention are refreshed by the “vitamin N” therapy. Whether it’s camping, swimming, walking, lunch al fresco, or a cross-country vacation, work more nature into your life!
Stepping up your game when it comes to beauty…
Your love of gourmet food could wreak havoc on your bod, especially since you can’t go a day without one of those cute little cupcakes or a morsel of your favorite salted caramel dark chocolate. And comfort foods are so, well, comforting! You can give in to the occasional craving and still stay healthy and fit. Whether you cut back on wheat, reduce the sugar, limit your meals to one eight-hour window, or puree your eats into satisfying smoothies, you can whittle your middle by combining an eating plan of your choice with strength training, cardio, and stretching.
Finding the source of the matter… in a practical way…
Do you feel like you’re trudging through molasses? Take a few minutes to figure out the cause and you’ll be back in fine form in no time!
Practice some serious ommm…
You certainly can be stubborn (not to say “rigid”), Taurus! Safe and secure, you see no reason to change a thing. Woe to a partner who even suggests changes. Silent refusal will be the response. And should that partner go ahead and make those changes? Stand back! If they’ve seen a rodeo bull-riding competition, they’ll know what to expect!
Releasing all that rage may feel good in the moment, but it causes blood pressure to spike and adrenaline to flow, which weakens your immune system, triggers headaches, and worse. Experts suggest “inoculating” yourself against blowups by practicing mindfulness during the day—enjoying pleasurable moments and storing them up. Increased self-awareness makes it easier to stay calm in stressful situations.
Step up your bling bling game…
Your sign’s metal is wondrous stuff! Its gleaming pink hue oxidizes to a rich green patina. Copper’s antimicrobial properties make it useful in hospitals. Copper jewelry rocks, but some people are allergic to it. What’s the next best thing? Rose gold melds copper and yellow gold into rosy perfection that flatters every skin tone. Besides earrings, necklaces, and rings, look for this blushing-beauty shade in everything from sweaters to skirts, eye shadows to nail polish, and lip glosses to purses. Pair a rose-gold sweater with denim, or pile on a mix of rose gold, yellow gold, and silver bangles. Fantabulous!
20 minutes can help!
The neck is your sign’s part of the body. Strength training for 20 minutes once or twice a week can reduce chronic neck pain. Shrugs, reverse flies, and lateral and front raises will strengthen the neck and shoulder muscles. At work, craning your neck toward the keyboard or cradling the phone against your shoulder while typing can strain cervical vertebrae. Looking down at smart phones and tablets for hours can etch wrinkles into your neck. Eew! Hold the phone higher and walk around while you chat. To stave off wrinkles, apply a collagen-boosting cream to delicate skin.
Stretching helps your posture Taurus…
Unless you took ballet lessons, your posture may be less than perfect. If you carry your head too far forward, you could be putting too much strain on neck and shoulder muscles, causing chronic aches and pains. Stretching can help.
Sit with feet flat on floor, hands on thighs.
Drop chin and relax the back of your neck. Hold for 30 seconds.
Return to starting position and repeat twice.
To stretch the neck, stand with feet hip width apart, shoulders relaxed, arms by your sides.
Gently tilt head to one side, feel the stretch in the other side of your neck. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds.
Switch sides.
Repeat twice on each side.
Brighten-up your face with these oils…
It’s counterintuitive, but facial oils are cleaning up right now. Not only are their nongreasy formulas better than lotions at holding in moisture but they also nourish skin with antioxidants and vitamins. All that and they’re antiseptic and firming, too! What’s not to love? Be good to your face and clean it with papaya seed or broccoli seed oil, rich in vitamin E to smooth and protect your face and neck. And new body oils have the added benefit of mouthwatering scents. Try Estee Lauder’s sultry Bronze Goddess Shimmering Body Oil, with sandalwood, amber, and vanilla.