2024-07-24 06:15:59
On World Self-Care Day, July 24, the Association for Health Self-Care (anefp) launched a decalogue with 10 important tips.
These ten tips from anefp on the occasion of World Self-Care Day are aimed at all citizens with the aim of showing the importance of taking care of your health 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
These ten ideas are extracted from more than 150 ideas published within the framework of the campaign #TeCuidamos, an action launched by the Association for Self-Care of Health in society, through its channels on X, Instagram and LinkedIn, in order to share. recommendations for responsible self-care of health, with the help of 23 affiliated companies and companies familiar with anefp.
The ideas contained in the #TeCuidamos decalogue, the importance of healthy self-care, are:
- Protect your skin from the sun. Always use a sunscreen that matches your skin tone, especially on cloudy days.
- Take care of your eyes. Avoid dry areas due to air conditioning or heating, keep your eyes hydrated and wear approved sunglasses.
- Keep your mouth healthy. Brush your teeth after every meal and visit the dentist regularly.
- Practice good hand hygiene. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, before and after eating, and after handling food.
- Take care of your diet. Eat at least two servings of oily fish a week, reduce the consumption of ultra-processed foods and moderate the consumption of salt and sugar. Drink water, at least 1.5 liters per day, and exercise.
- Pay attention to your muscles. Maintain good posture, whether sitting, walking or standing. Stretch your muscles before and after exercise.
- Manage daily stress. Learn to say no and set limits. Take the time to do what you want and ask for help when you think you need it.
- Take care of your vacation. Avoid heavy dinners and spicy drinks at night. Do not abuse the use of screens, at least one hour before sleep.
- Compare health information. Always inform yourself through honest and reliable sources of information.
- Read the medicine leaflet and instructions for using personal care products and, if in doubt, consult your healthcare professional.
Other tips for self-care
During the campaign, other important aspects of personal care have also been emphasized to improve the quality of life and prevent diseases.
Therefore, we have published advice to stop smoking, care for minor wounds, oral health, breathing exercises, skin hydration and tattooed skin care, nutritional health, bug bites, pregnancy self care, intimate hygiene, foot care, eye health or healthy lifestyles.
Jaume Pey, general director of anfp, spoke about this World Day: “We want to remind the public of the importance of taking care of our health, for the benefits of each individual and as a whole. Responsible self-care impacts the quality of life and the health and well-being of each of us, while contributing to the stability and effectiveness of our healthcare system. “
In the ads #We Care About You The importance of recycling expired or unused drugs in the containers organized in pharmacies, known as Punto Sigre, is also highlighted, “to also take care of the health of the community,” explained Pey.