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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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Great news for #selfcare ! Building the evidence base for the value of selfcare is key to supporting its increased use and potential for universal healthcare #UHC. The Selfcare Observatory is a unique curated database for Selfcare. ow.ly/psIp50UaSgX @SCObservatory ... See MoreSee Less
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Day 3 of #selfcareweek. Pillar 3 of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare is physical activity. #selfcare includes exercise but just getting moving is beneficial. Sitting is not good for your cardiovascular health but getting up often helps. Read more: ow.ly/F9vX50UaRsn ... See MoreSee Less
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Welcome to Day 2 of #SelfCareWeek. The 2nd pillar of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare is mental wellness. Mental wellbeing is as important as physical health & #selfcare can have great benefits for both. You can read more about selfcare and mental health here: ow.ly/laLH50U9Zxv ... See MoreSee Less
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National #SelfCareWeek has arrived! Let’s get started with pillar 1 of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare. #selfcareliteracy is a fundamental key to maximizing the benefits of #selfcare. You can read more about this important pillar here: ow.ly/HZ7Z50U91lZ ... See MoreSee Less
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Asia faces an aging population andagrowing burden on healthcare from non communicable diseases #NCD. This report make the case for #selfcare and how increasing the adoption of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare can aid sustainability and access #UHC. ow.ly/7WR950U8kFo ... See MoreSee Less
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