International Self-Care Foundation

Want to know how you can build a #selfcare focus for your life? This article by a selfcare expert explains how to add joyful activity to your routines, getting good nutrition, sufficient sleep and more. Read about it here: https://ow.ly/WgBI50T7y0h #sevenpillarsofselfcare

Hypertension is a condition that can lead to heart attack and stroke so getting it under control is important. This article gives some great #selfcare advice on how to lower BP and keep it at a healthy level: https://ow.ly/8Uev50T6jmA #sevenpillarsofselfcare

Vitamin B12 is sometimes overlooked as a part of a good #selfcare nutrition plan. While it can help with mental acuity & energy levels it’s something that isn’t prevalent in veggies so some people need to supplement. Read more here https://ow.ly/rpjO50T4SiB #sevenpillarsofselfcare

World Health Organization (WHO) has some great #selfcare advice on how to reduce your risk of cancer. These risk reduction strategies are all part of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare

Exercise doesn’t have to be extreme to have #selfcare benefits. Just gettting up and walking can improve your breathing, mood, back pain and memory. It also prevents constipation, diabetes & more. This article gives extra details: https://ow.ly/5Awk50T2XVK #sevenpillarsofselfcare

Shout out to @selfcarecabin for building #selfcare resources around the #sevenpillarsofselfcare. The ISF resoureces are open for all to use to promote selfcare and its value to the selfcarer and healthcare systems. https://ow.ly/rbqk50T1kgE

Reducing the risk of cancer, lung and heart disease by quitting smoking is excellent #selfcare. It’s also one of the #sevenpillarsofselfcare. But did you know how quickly the benefits add up? The World Health Organization (WHO) knows.

As we age, dementia becomes a concern but according to this recent study, the risk of dementia can be cut with #selfcare. Research has demonstrated the importance of behavioural changes & managing simple risk factors . Read this: https://ow.ly/gutp50SZb3L #sevenpillarsofselfcare

We know we should take #selfcare precautions for our skin during summer but did you know the heat and sun can not only increase the risk of skin cancer but other skin problems? Read about these and how to protect yourself here: https://ow.ly/He0T50SYozx #sevenpillarsofselfcare

Building the evidence base for #selfcare is an important initiative. A better understanding of how selfcare can be optimized will lead to improved outcomes and stronger health policy. An awesome initiative.