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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International Self-Care Foundation

5 days ago

Harvard Health Publishing makes a great point about how arthritis sufferers can benefit from #selfcare activities like moderate exercise. Bonus benefit is that it not only cuts pain but helps the heart and reduces the risk of non communicable diseases. #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less

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International Self-Care Foundation

6 days ago

Noncommunicable Diseases are the leading cause of death with over 80% of cardiovascular deaths being preventable with #selfcare. Heart disease, diabetes and lung disease risk can be cut by following the #sevenpillarsofselfcare. Here’s a fun quiz: ow.ly/ZyCl50TQFOE ... See MoreSee Less

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International Self-Care Foundation

1 week ago

The World Health Organization (WHO) has some good #selfcare advice to help cut stress and improve #mentalhealth. Mental well-being is one of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare and is as important as physical health. Read more here: ow.ly/tc8c50TPGse ... See MoreSee Less

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International Self-Care Foundation

1 week ago

Physical activity is one of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare & while many people don’t get enough exercise, it’s often because they think they don’t have time or it’s too difficult. This study confirms that even a couple of days a week has #selfcare benefits. ow.ly/u48N50TP4nZ ... See MoreSee Less

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International Self-Care Foundation

1 week ago

The World Health Organization (WHO) has some great #selfcare advice to have a healthy heart. Simple lifestyle adjustments will improve cardiovascular health and they are part of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare. Read their advice here: ... See MoreSee Less

How to take care of your heart health

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the world’s leading killer, causing 1 in every 3 deaths. In the Philippines, cardiovascular diseases are also the number one cause of death, with an estimated 50,0...

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