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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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World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.89 million deaths each year are associated with consuming too much sodium. Watching your salt consumption is good #selfcare and this article gives some hints on how to cut back. ow.ly/yIrJ50UHxiH #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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Great #selfcare resources are available from the Self-Care Forum. Physical activity is the 3rd pillar of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare and is often a New Year’s resolution abandoned too quickly. Just resolve to get moving a bit more. Walking or taking the stairs is a great start! ... See MoreSee Less
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Physical activity is the third pillar of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare and this year we celebrate getting active. It doesn’t mean running marathons but every movement helps your heart, reduces cancer risk and more! Let’s get moving. ... See MoreSee Less
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Want to get a healthy start to your week? Here are some simple #selfcare tips to improve your health. ow.ly/Vk0750UFfYj #sevenpillarsofselfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s not too late to make a #selfcare New Year’s resolution. Try starting small and see where that takes you. This article may help you keep going. Perhaps choosing one of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare to start. ow.ly/APff50UEeMQ ... See MoreSee Less
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