This blog aims to create greater awareness of self care and give you the information you need to incorporate self care into your lifestyle.
It is brought to you by the Australian Self-Medication Industry (ASMI) - the peak industry body representing the non-prescription medicines sector. This blog aims to provide information for the benefit of the public, and not to promote products or services.
If you have experienced a problem with medication, you should immediately contact the Medicines Line on 1300 MEDICINE (1300 633 424), or your doctor, pharmacist or the manufacturer of the product.
To be notified about new blogs and other self care information, click here
Have you ever found it hard to get an appointment at your local GP, or been frustrated at the long queue?
All of us need medical advice at some point, whether it’s for a minor cough or a more serious concern. But do we need to always visit the doctor?
Today is World Health Day. It is a timely reminder to every nation, community, family and individual across the world that health should be nurtured, and it all starts with you.
World Health Day 2010 is run by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and this year it is all about creating healthier cities. According to WHO, more than 50 per cent of the world’s population lives in cities, and by 2030, that number will reach 60 per cent. So it is important to recognise the impact that high-density dwelling has on infrastructure, resources, and inevitability, health.
As part of World Health Day, groups in cities all over the world are taking to parks and streets to spread the word on the importance of health. Even if you are not involved in a World Health Day activity or event, or don’t live in the city, you can still use this opportunity to think about the actions that would make your life healthier.
Continue reading…
Welcome to the Self Care for Australians blog. I hope that many of you reading this will find it useful, and perhaps take part in the discussion and debate, helping to generate fresh ideas that will contribute to better health. At its heart is the idea of self care and the way that individuals, families and communities can take greater responsibility to improve their health and wellbeing. It aims to raise awareness of the positive steps that we can all take to develop and maintain good physical and mental health – such things as diet and nutrition, exercise, regular health check-ups, and appropriate self-medication.
Continue reading…
0
Back to top