Self-care is an all-encompassing term for taking care of oneself so that you can not only live a healthy life, but also help others do the same. It comprises the purposeful actions we take to ensure our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. \u00a0July 24, 2021, is International Self-Care Day, a day to celebrate and draw attention to the importance of this practice every day. The term \u201cself-care\u201d was coined in the \u201950s and \u201960s to describe activities that allowed institutionalized patients to preserve some of their independence. Thanks to social media, the term had a rebirth around 2016, but has taken on even greater importance due to the stressors, anxiety, and depression brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-care will look different for each person. It is about living a\nhealthy lifestyle, making healthy choices, and carrying out positive behaviors.\nA common misconception is that self-care equates to self-indulgence (although\nit can be that, too), but it is truly about self-preservation. Research has shown that self-care promotes positive\nhealth outcomes, living longer, and being better prepared to manage stressors. However,\nit can be difficult to maintain self-care practices daily for a\nmultitude of reasons, including personal, systemic, and societal barriers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dermatologic care is an integral part of overall self-care. The skin is\nthe largest organ of the body, so naturally it\u2019s extremely important to take\ncare of your outer layer! Examples of dermatologic self-care include (but are\nnot limited to) sun protection, having regular full-body skin exams, carrying\nout a daily hygiene regimen, moisturizing the skin daily, and even cosmetic\ntreatments<\/a> to improve our appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n My takeaway points today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more advice on self-care in general and skin care in particular,\ncontact our team at Skin\nWellness Physicians<\/a> by calling (239) 732-0044 or fill out\na contact form<\/a>,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-care is an all-encompassing term for taking care of oneself so that you can not only live a healthy life, but also help others do the same. It comprises the purposeful actions we take to ensure our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. \u00a0July 24, 2021, is International Self-Care Day, a day to celebrate and … <\/p>\n