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Promoting Well-Being by Showing the Path to a Healthier, More Vibrant Lifestyle

Empowering Health through Self-Care since 2011

At the International Self-Care Foundation, we believe that self-care is not just an option but a fundamental pillar of overall health. Established in 2011, our nonprofit organization is committed to promoting self-care as an essential component of wellbeing.

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The Seven Pillars of Self-Care

Following the seven pillars of self-care leads to improved health, significant savings in healthcare costs, and enhanced productivity. Our mission is to educate and empower individuals to embrace these principles in their daily lives.

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ISF and SCARU have teamed up to provide a comprehensive self-care app to support your own efforts.

You can download the free App HERE

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The 2nd pillar in the #sevenpillarsofselfcare is mental health. A healthy mind is an essential aspect of overall wellness so making #selfcare for mental health a priority is a good habit to develop. This article describes 7 ways to manage mental wellbeing: ow.ly/rj2e50TB7qY ... See MoreSee Less
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Welcome to #HealthLiteracyMonth. Taking the time to learn more about #selfcare will pay dividends for your health. The more you understand about how to manage your own health, the better it will be. This article will help: ow.ly/1yTJ50TzYvt #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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Continuing to celebrate #WorldHeartDay we appreciate the advice of the World Health Organization (WHO) and encourage everyone to recognize that #selfcare is the most important way to improve heart health. ow.ly/bloh50TycSR #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is #WorldHeartDay and we commemorate the day with the knowledge that following the #sevenpillarsofselfcare will improve and maintain heart health. Some #selfcare tips include quitting smoking, staying active and eating healthy. Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable. ... See MoreSee Less
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One year ago, a joint UN & WHO meeting was focussed on the value of #selfcare. It basically recognized selfcare as the invisible glue that holds the healthcare system together. Following the #sevenpillarsofselfcare is good for personal health and systems. ow.ly/kbv950TxORR ... See MoreSee Less
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