Self-Care is Healthcare: 10 Free Ways to Improve Your Health
Self-Care is Healthcare: Part 2 of 3
What if improving your health didn’t cost you a dime? It’s possible! Here are ten free, simple actions that can cut healthcare costs by 30%, while improving your happiness and quality of life:
Be with nature and get adequate sunlight
Talk and listen—we are social creatures
Protect yourself—use sunscreen, floss, wear good shoes, etc.
Drink water
Move your body – walking, yoga, sports, etc.
Breathe deeply
Sleep at least 8 hours on a good mattress
Disconnect from social media
Practice gratitude daily
Fuel your body with nutritious, organic food
And here are ten things to avoid:
High screen time
Adding extra salt to your food
Keeping your thermostat above 72°F
Taking extra-hot showers
Sitting with poor posture
Harboring guilt, fear, or greed
Commuting more than 45 minutes to a job
Holding onto resentment or outdated beliefs
Negative self-talk
Avoiding preventative care - doctor, dentist, etc.
They’re free, and they work. It’s not about having an expensive gym membership, or shopping at gourmet grocery stores. You can achieve the same health effects at a much lower cost, and address 60% of preventable health issues!
