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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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Heart health relies on good #selfcare by managing cholesterol levels. There are some foods that can help. For example, nuts can lower LDL while keeping HLD levels normal. That balance is good for the heart. Here are 16 tips: ow.ly/FQrf50Rbinc #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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