Don’t let the popular depictions of self-care in social media and on the news fool you; self-care is much more than taking a bubble bath or sipping hot tea. It’s a recognized practice defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness.”

And while the terminology may be novel, Self-Care is not a new concept. Download this eBook to learn how people have been taking measures to prevent disease and promote health, with and without a healthcare provider, for generations.