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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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Harvard Health Publishing has a great #selfcare tip for getting better sleep. A little activity each day not only helps keep our cardiovascular system healthy but also helps us sleep better. And quality sleep is essential to help our bodies function best. #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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#pneumonia remains a major cause of death and sickness among children under 5, but it can be prevented with #selfcare. Getting vaccinated, good hygiene, avoiding air quality risks all help and are parts of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare. Read more here: ow.ly/Hcok50U5NgX ... See MoreSee Less
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Getting a good nights sleep allows your body to recharge and it will help keep you healthy. This essential #selfcare part of every day life eludes us occasionally. Good news, this article has some great tips on how to sleep better. ow.ly/epam50U3ZcV #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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As the days shorten the sunshine vitamin #VitaminD is less available so supplementation is often recommended during winter months. Vit D is essential for bones and helps with immunity. Its good #selfcare and here’s even more info: ow.ly/4xQw50U2LPy #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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Want to improve your #selfcare literacy? Understanding how our muscles work to stabilize our bodies is quite interesting. This article has great insights into how the core muscles work, why they’re important & how to improve them. ow.ly/kbqo50U1RBZ #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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