Wellness is defined as the state or quality of being fit and healthy, specifically done on purpose to achieve a positive outcome.
Wellness is definitely essential to our lives since every single thing we do generally contributes to our overall well-being. It also has a significant effect on our physical, emotional, and mental health. For this reason, people’s mindset about health and wellness, including healing, continues to flourish and influence different global trends due to the profound benefits they experience.
However, with so many different wellness trends that emerge these days, it can be quite difficult to distinguish which trends live up to the hype and which ones are not worth your time. With more than 29 million #wellness posts on Instagram, it is evident that the worldwide wellness economy continues to grow roughly twice as fast as world economic growth.
Let’s take a look at the latest top 10 wellness trends in 2020:
1. Ayurveda
This ancient medical system originated in India some 5,000 years ago and is primarily based on both holistic and natural approaches to overall healing and wellness. It also emphasizes the treatment of illnesses that affect both our physical and mental health using a balanced combination of herbal medicine, meditation, and specific dietary intake.
In Ayurvedic medicine, having an imbalance in your body, mind, and spirit can trigger health problems. In recent years, complementary and integrative approaches, such as Ayurvedic medicine has popularly become mainstream. From staple Ayurvedic herbs and ingredients to Ayurvedic cleanses like the panchakarma, Ayurveda continues to grow its popularity even in Hollywood celebrities like Kate Hudson, Busy Philipps, and Katy Perry.
2. Cannabidiol (CBD)
Since US President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law, which included the legalization of hemp in all US states, the cultivation and use of CBD for commercial, industrial, and other intended purposes have been continually on the rise. According to analysts, the hemp industry has the potential to continually grow into a multibillion-dollar industry upon reaching the year 2023.
Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound that is naturally found in the hemp plant. This compound has certain properties that help reduce levels of inflammation, stress, and anxiety. It can be found in a variety of health products, such as pills, oil-based formulas, and topicals, which are intended for skincare, anxiety, childhood seizure disorders, and pain management.
3. One-Stop Wellness Hubs
Going to only one place for all your wellness needs seems to appeal great, especially to consumers who are more conscious of their overall health and wellness. The concept of one-stop wellness shops and clubs are undoubtedly becoming in demand these days and in the years to come.
The advent of wellness hubs stemmed from the fact that consumers can conveniently access a variety of holistic treatments and modalities, along with connecting to a community of like-minded individuals within these hubs.
Trending one-stop wellness hubs come as no surprise in this modern era since these clubs conveniently provide most aspects of your regular wellness and fitness routines all in one place.
Some of the trending wellness clubs include Clean Market and The Well in New York, Next Health in Los Angeles, CA, Upgrade Labs in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, CA, and Vancouver-based Werklab.
4. At Home Workouts
Although workouts done at home aren’t a new thing in the fitness world, they continue to steadily rise due to on-demand virtual fitness training made possible by online workout subscriptions.
These online workouts are popular because they can be conveniently performed whether you’re chilling at home, taking office breaks, or enjoying a vacation on the other side of the world.
Aside from convenience, at home workouts also tend to be more cost-efficient than showing up to gym sessions. Because of modern technology, the use of smart exercise machines, such as Tonal and Peloton, including apps like the Aaptiv, boosted at home workouts since most of these fitness innovations come with coaching and training programs that are tailored according to your specific level of fitness.
5. Fitness Recovery Gadgets
Health and wellness consumers tend to look for smart ways to speed up their healing and recovery after training or regular fitness routines, which is why recovery tools and machines, specifically those that you can use at home like the TimTam, TheraGun, and Hypervolt are becoming popular not only for athletes but also for fitness enthusiasts, who take after workout recovery more seriously.
These gadgets help increase your range of motion and enhance muscle performance after performing high-intensity workouts.
6. Nature Prescription
Nature prescription is another wellness trend that helps educate people and promote healing through the power of nature. Individuals experiencing stress and mental health problems, such as depression, and anxiety, including other medical conditions like high blood pressure may get a nature prescription to help ease their symptoms and speed up their recovery.
This trending initiative has already made some physicians in the US, UK, and Canada in prescribing nature to their patients as part of their treatment. A simple 30-minute outdoor activity like walking can positively affect a person’s health. Another bonus part is that it’s a free outdoor activity, which you can share with your family, friends, and colleagues.
7. Adaptogens
Adaptogens are ancient herbs commonly used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. In the recent years up to now, adaptogens remain to be popularly used just about anywhere–from coffee shops to restaurant menus and not to mention indoor home décor. Yes, you heard that right! These herbs are so versatile and packed with health benefits, which consumers simply cannot resist.
Trending adaptogens include medicinal and edible mushrooms, such as Chaga, lion’s mane, and reishi. These adaptogens can be easily consumed through hot and cold drinks, replacing fruit juices and regular cups of coffee or tea. You can even explore recipes online and learn how to incorporate these mushrooms to your regular diet.
They are also added to beauty products such as shampoos, creams, and face masks. Ginseng and ashwagandha are also adaptogens with scientifically proven health benefits. These herbs help boost our immune system, promote hormone balance, and improve our physical and mental health.
8. Personalized Nutrition
For most consumers, personalization tends to be a significant aspect of everyday living from clothing, furniture, and gadgets to artificial intelligence, including food and nutrition. Personalization certainly won’t be out of trend, especially in this digital age.
This wellness trend is becoming increasingly popular simply because of its effectiveness not only in managing people’s weight but also when it comes to enhancing different health aspects and overall wellness.
By 2025, analysts even projected an increased market in personalized nutrition up to approximately $12 billion.
Read more: Mindful eating QUIZ
9. Intravenous (IV) Drip Therapy
Another wellness trend is the IV drip therapy, which currently has a soaring demand in the wellness industry, particularly from individuals with busy careers and lifestyle. What makes this wellness therapy popular is its delivery of the essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs.
Through IV therapy, these nutrients are easily and quickly delivered to your system, eliminating the need for nutrient delivery via the digestive system. It helps hydrate your body and keeps it going for weeks with improved energy, vitality, and overall wellness.
Individuals who are run down, exhausted, and need a boost of energy are often the ones who get IV drip therapies. Aside from improving energy, other benefits of IV drip therapies include fighting aging and stress, as well as addressing jet lag and hangovers.
10. Digital Detoxing
This wellness trend focuses on ditching the digital world to effectively achieve a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. One of the benefits of digital detoxing is to allow you to concentrate more on the important aspects of your health and overall wellness, such as having a restful and quality sleep along with calmness and mental clarity.
Connecting through the internet and social media channels are helpful only if we use it properly and with certain limitations.
Mindless consumption of online content can take a toll on our health, particularly poor sleep quality. Sleep is essential for our bodies to properly function and perform. Moreover, the lack of sleep and other detrimental effects of too much screen time have all become increasingly bad to people’s overall health and wellness.
No wonder digital detoxing in this modern age can’t be ignored and practiced from time to time to maintain overall wellness and quality of life.