A diagram of the seven pillars of self-care.

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.

A doctor is examining the patient 's neck.

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.

A phone with the words " health is everything that should be useful. But you don 't need to take it for granted."

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

ISF Facebook Posts

Selfcare Month ends tomorrow on International Selfcare Day when we celebrate the seven pillars of #selfcare. It falls on 24/7 to remind us that good Selfcare habits pay big dividends every day. Both at the individual level and for the healthcare system. ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
On #WorldSkinHealthDay, we are reminded of how simple #selfcare like using a sunscreen to cut the risk of skin cancer is part of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare. Proper use of sunscreen is captured by pillars 5 & 7. ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
Physical activity is one of the Seven Pillars of Selfcare. The benefits are numerous and most people don’t realize that it doesn’t mean running marathons. Simply getiing up and moving pays dividends. Here is what WHO has to say: www.who.int/europe/news-room/fact-sheets/item/physical-activity ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook