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

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Pillar 1
Knowledge & Health Literacy

Pillar 2
Mental WellBeing

Pillar 3
Physical Activity

Pillar 4
Healthy Eating

Pillar 5
Risk Avoidance & Mitigation

Pillar 6
Good Hygiene

Pillar 7
Rational & Responsible use of Self-Care Products & Services

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.

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International Self-Care Foundation

3 days ago

International Self-Care Foundation
This is #selfcaremonth and a great time to learn more about how #selfcare can help improve health and stay healthy. Following the #sevenpillarsofselfcare is a great way to start and downloading this app can provide the resources to help: ow.ly/KMXs50StCe1 ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

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Mental health is one of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare and there are many #selfcare ways to reduce stress and improve mental wellness. One of these is massage therapy (which can also lower BP) but this article has even more ways to improved mental health: ow.ly/58Jg50SsTxp ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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Harvard Health Publishing has some good advice about avoiding antibiotic overuse. Viral illness doesn’t respond to antibiotics but there are some simple #selfcare ways to manage your symptoms. #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

International Self-Care Foundation
@WHO Has some great resources for International Self-Care Month. Read their web page for more information on why #selfcare is important to #healthcare and individuals. Let's all take this month to make a commitment to greater selfcare. ow.ly/jlng50SpX4Q ... See MoreSee Less

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