Arapf Guide: Know Your Body to Know When to See a Doctor

A headache, flu or stomach complaint can prompt people to take medicine already available at home or follow advice from a relative or neighbor. The Arapf guide says knowing one’s body and understanding the products being used can make the difference between responsible self-care and self-medication.

Responsible self-care extends beyond medicines. It includes food, exercise, hygiene, oral health and other daily practices that can help prevent illness.

“Responsible self-care is not only about medicines. It involves food, exercise and even the environment, protecting yourself from the sun and learning how to eat properly so that we avoid burdening health systems with common illnesses,” said Juan Miguel Madera, the organization’s vice president.

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Responsible self-care is not only about medicines. It involves food, exercise and even the environment, protecting yourself from the sun and learning how to eat properly so that we avoid burdening health systems with common illnesses.