What do we have to do, if we want to learn more about Self-medication? It doesn't mean that you can just follow your instincts. Let's talk about the proper self- medication for ones self. The word "self" in this word self-medication doesn't mean self-instinct or however you wish to and it also doesn't mean doing something if you think it's good for your health. It means you first have to get proper information, and consciously make this knowledge your own. Recently, the popularity of conveniently available health foods and supplements are increasing, but they are not meant to replace the conventional methods to treat sicknesses, they are only meant to supplement your nutrition or sustain your health condition. When you are sick don't try to rely on health foods, but please visit your local pharmacist or health professional, and get the proper medicine for the treatment of your sickness.   The Differentiation between Medicine and Health Food Medicine (Including quasi-drugs) Health-promoting food Normal food (includes health foods) food for specified health use (individually evaluated) Nutritional Component list for helth application list (Nutritional Component claim) reminder list food with nutrient function claims (stamdard) Nutritional Component list Nutritional Component claim reminder list   Let's start by checking our health condition and lifestyle. As a starting point for self-medication, let's try to understand and know about our health condition better. Using the results from this health questionnaire, ask the opinion of your personal physician and if there is some questionable point try to rethink how you can improve your lifestyle. Nowadays, we can weigh ourselves, measure our fat content, blood pressure or even check our uric acid level. There are many other health and medical devices on the market that are useful in checking ourselves, so please make good use of these implements. By checking about your health yourself, you can raise your consciousness about your health management.