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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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Following the #sevenpillarsofselfcare is critical to improving your mental and physical health! Choosing #selfcare will also help contribute to sustainable healthcare by easing the burden of minor ailments on practitioners. A key to Universal Healthcare! ... See MoreSee Less
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This week the UK is focussing on #selfcare for high blood pressure. Self monitoring BP is the best way to know when you may need help. But diet and moderate activity are simple tools to manage your BP. Read more here: ow.ly/5hw850Tebmn #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has some great #selfcare tips for brain health! Following the #sevenpillarsofselfcare has benefits for mental fitness as well as keeping us healthy and living longer. ... See MoreSee Less
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We know that getting the right amount of quality sleep is great #selfcare but there’s some new evidence that taking some extra sleep time on the weekend is heart healthy. Read more here: ow.ly/2qqr50TbCzN #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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Regular activity is great for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Moderate #selfcare exercises include walking, playing a sport or doing some weights. If you are looking for some simple resistance exercises read this: ow.ly/SxY750TaMmp #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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