Significance of Self-care practices
Self-care practices encompass a variety of actions and strategies individuals undertake to manage and enhance their health and well-being. In Ayurveda, these practices include recommended behaviors for Kushtha patients and personal management strategies for optimal recovery. In a scientific context, self-care involves actions like managing health issues related to chemotherapy, lifestyle choices for chronic disease management, and maintaining oral and overall health. Activities range from home exercises to dietary adjustments, emphasizing proactive health maintenance and symptom management.
Synonyms: Self-improvement efforts, Self-help techniques
In Dutch: Zelfzorgpraktijken; In Finnish: ±õ³Ù²õ±ð³ó´Ç¾±³Ù´Ç°ìä²â³Ùä²Ô²Ôö³Ù; In Spanish: Prácticas de autocuidado
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Hindu concept of 'Self-care practices'
Self-care practices in Hinduism encompass prescribed behaviors for patients, like exercise and dietary restrictions, as well as personal management strategies to enhance health outcomes alongside treatments, emphasizing holistic recovery.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Recommended personal management strategies that individuals are advised to follow in conjunction with prescribed treatments to improve their health outcomes.[1]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) The prescribed behaviors, such as regular exercise and abstaining from certain foods, that a Kushtha patient should follow for optimal recovery.[2]
The concept of Self-care practices in scientific sources
Self-care practices encompass activities individuals engage in to enhance their health and well-being, integral to achieving a spiritually healthy lifestyle, as highlighted by regional sources. This proactive approach fosters overall wellness and personal growth.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Activities undertaken by patients to manage their health and prevent complications, particularly related to diabetic foot care.[3] (2) Activities taken by individuals to maintain or improve their mental and physical health during stressful times.[4]