National Self Care Week 14th - 20th November 2022
Self Care Week is the annual national event that raises awareness of what we can all do to improve our physical health and mental wellbeing. This year, the theme is Exercise Self Care for Life.
In this article for "Self Care Week" you will be able to
- Download self care aware fact sheets expertly produced by the Self Care Forum; covering a range of common conditions: from Acne to Venous Disease (looking after your legs) and nutritional fact sheets.
- Watch and read Lymphoedema self care tips and videos republished from the 2021 and 2022 Lymphoedema Awareness Week (produced in proud working partnership with Gaynor Leech founder and expert patient advocate of LWO Community and many expert Lymphoedema healthcare professionals: Christine Talbot, Sue Hansard, Jane Wigg, Dr Rhian Noble-Jones and Catherine Groom.
- Read about the new Self Care online course for managing Lymphoedema with Aideen Schweppe.
- Read Deep Oscillation Testimonials, for a range of conditions from sporting and occupational injuries to Lymphoedema and Lipoedema and pre and post surgery, including feedback from patients using personal units for self care at home and on holiday abroad.
- Look at some quick, self care ideas to remind us of the small things we can do to improve our physical and mental wellbeing.
The organiser of Self Care Week is the Self Care Forum, a charity which aims to empower and encourage everyone to make self care their everyday habit. And the Self Care Forum knows just how important this message is, particularly when times are as tough as they are right now.
Self Care Week is a perfect time to think about how we live our lives and maybe make some small changes that will improve our health and wellbeing, and our family’s. Those changes could mean looking at what we eat or drink, or how much exercise we do or how much sleep we are getting. They could be about our work-life balance, because staying connected to our friends and family is also vital to our wellbeing, and theirs.
Knowing what to do and where to go for help is an important part of practising self care for life. Remember, it isn’t just the GP practice that can help, pharmacies are also excellent sources of health advice. They are on every High Street and can help with all sorts of ailments. Pharmacists can also signpost you to the right place for additional help or treatment.
Remember, *NHS 111 can also be a good resource for health advice for things that are not life-threatening. And the NHS website has lots of information on what steps to take to look after you and your family. *https://www.nhs.uk/
The important thing to remember is, practising self care is something we all need to do every day. For ourselves. For our families. And for the NHS, to ensure our health service is there when we need it.
Scotland: NHS Direct Wales: NHS 111 Wales Northern Ireland: Phone First
CLICK THE TABS BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FACT SHEETS \/
Acne Back Pain Common Cold In Adults Conjunctivitis Constipation In Adults COVID 19 Pharmacy Help COVID19 Boosting Your Mood Cough Eczema Fever In Children Headache and Migraine Heartburn and Indigestion Long Covid and Post Covid Syndrome Menopause Middle Ear Infection In Children, Power Of Self Care (Wellbeing) Sinusitis Sore Throat Sprains and Strains Urinary Incontinence In Adults Urine Symptoms In Men Venous Disease Legs (looking after your legs)
NUTRITION
Folic Acid Folic Acid with References Vitamin D Vitamin D with References
LYMPHOEDEMA
RECOMMENDED EXERCISES FOR HEAD AND NECK LYMPHOEDEMA FROM CHRISTINE TALBOT
Head and Neck Lymphoedema > Full Newsletter
Breast/Axilla/Chest Wall Lymphoedema > Full Newsletter
Arm Lymphoedema > Full Newsletter
Genital Oedema - Full Newsletter
Leg Lymphoedema > Read Newsletter
GAYNOR LEECH, LWO Community Provides Self Care Tips on Skin care, Hydration and ideas for getting moving
Self Manage Your Lymphoedema - New Online Course with Aideen Schweppe
The course was designed and produced by Aideen Schweppe, a registered MLD Therapist, Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer from Ireland.
There’s something new and unique on the market for those of you interested in taking control of your own health, specifically when it comes to your lymphatic system.
A simple, easy-to-follow online course comprised of short video tutorials, to teach you how the lymphatic system works, what happens when it’s not functioning as it should and most importantly, all the things you can (and should) do at home to keep on top of this.
Whether you are seeing an MLD therapist or not, the material covered in this course is essential for anyone with a damaged or malfunctioning lymphatic system. It will help you:
- manage swelling
- improve results achieved with your therapist
- help you manage your symptoms if you’re not able to see a therapist
- avoid cellulitis infections
- get your body and your lymphatic system moving
- and manage your stress levels.
>>LINK TO DEEP OSCILLATION TESTIMONIALS
Deep Oscillation therapy is used by Practitioners and can be used at home by patients. It is also used for a range of sporting and occupational conditions and pre and post plastic and general surgery and liposuction. Units can be purchased by contacting us on email or by telephone 01159 167 685. Our website is www.physiopod.co.uk
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