THE 7 PILLARS OF SELF-CARE ARE:

1 Health literacy 2 Self-awareness 3 Physical activity 4 Healthy eating 5 Risk avoidance 6 Good hygiene 7 Optimal use of products and services It’s not as hard as it may seem. Even at its simplest, self-care can be practised in many ways. People practice self-care when they: Brush their teeth Quit smoking Apply sunscreen Practise first aid Manage joint pain Get a good night’s sleep Manage a fever Cope with allergies Take a daily walk