Health and wellness are topics that get a lot of press because so many people are interested in ways to live happier and longer. Whether you are looking to increase your activity level, eat healthier, de-stress your mind, improve your complexion, remove harmful chemicals out of your lifestyle, reduce pain, lose weight or simply improve overall wellness, there is a vast array of options available. These are the top wellness trends for this year:
A Juice Cleanse
Juice cleanses have never been more popular than they are today. The internet is full of recipes and advice columns for people that are looking to do their own juicing and many companies have started producing pre-made juices. If you have never tried a juice cleanse before, the best place to start is with a 3-day juice cleanse. There are many benefits to juice cleansing, including:
- Allowing your stomach and liver to rest
- Reducing your appetite and helping you to lose weight
- Eliminating unhealthy food consumption during the juice cleanse period
- Infusing your body with superfoods
- Improving energy and mental clarity
- Detoxifying your system
- Repairing cells
- Cleansing the bowels of any impacted matter
Many people prefer the pre-made juices when doing a juice cleanse because they are so fast and easy. Instead of having to worry about what to eat at each meal, there is a labeled and numbered juice blend ready for you to consume at home or work.
Social Exercise
Working out used to mean going to the gym, putting your headphones on and exercising to music or while watching the screens of televisions in the gym alone. Workouts have been getting more and more social, culminating in the popular competitions and classes that we see today. Things like CrossFit, Tough Mudders, Color Runs, Iron Man triathlons and Ninja Training have become incredibly popular! These types of exercise share a few things in common:
- They are hard and are often times dirty or messy
- They used to be considered fringe but now are enjoyed more widely
- They are done with friends so they are very social
In fact, social exercise is the biggest trend in exercise these days. Getting together with friends to train and compete makes it fun and keeps it challenging.
Alkaline Ionized Water
Water is an important part of every wellness plan, as the human body thrives on plenty of clean water to carry out routine functions. However, not all water is equally helpful to your body. The growing trend now is to consume alkaline ionized water, which carries with it a number of benefits, including:
- A better taste
- Increased energy
- Weight loss
- Healthier joints
- More stable glucose levels
- Faster re-hydration
- Fewer issues with acid reflux
- Improved complexion
Alternative pH water treatment can help your body look and feel healthier. The best part is that alkaline ionized water is not only safe for every member of your family (including pets), it can actually make them healthier too. Pet owners have reported that their dogs and cats have healthier skin, less dandruff and fuller coats when drinking alkaline ionized water.
Digital Fitness Devices
Fitness has gone digital on a large scale. Millions of Americans now use digital devices to track their physical activity, caloric intake and even sleep patterns. The most common digital fitness devices include:
- Fitness bands or bracelets
- Apps for your cell phone
- Clip-on monitoring devices
- Wi-fi enabled body scales
The great part about all of these devices is that they allow anyone who is looking to get active or remain active a way to easily track their progress and work towards their goals. The cell phone applications are especially beneficial because they do not require carrying or wearing any additional equipment to log data. With all of the advances in digital technology, this is likely one that will continue to make a top trends list for years to come!
