10 Top Health and Wellness Trends this 2019
This year has been a year when
most of the world focused on health and wellness in a more holistic manner:
both physical and mental wellness. And it is beginning to look like 2019 will
be a glorious continuation of what we have been opening our minds up to in
2018. So what can we expect to see in the health and wellness sphere in 2019?
Ayurveda
The 5,000-year-old health system,
Ayurveda (in Sanskrit means “knowledge of life”) is responsible for a lot of
health movements in 2018. Perhaps the most familiar of which would be the
ketogenic diet. Ayurveda is an old system of medicine that incorporates plants
and animal products, particularly fats. The practice of Ayurveda involves using
fats both for consumption, meaning eating fats like ghee, and external use,
like oils for the skin. The practice connects both mind and body in bringing
about wellness.
More Plant-Based Alternatives
2018 has seen the rise of plant-based food, a whopping 23% rise in sales. Gone are the days when the choices we
had regarding plant-based food were TVP and tofu. Now it is beginning to look
like there will be a huge movement in the plant-based fish sector. Expect your
local Whole Foods aisles to have more plant-based fish meat choices. The plant-based fish movement stemmed from the awareness of people of the negative impact
of overfishing has on our environment.
More Sleep
A lot of people, students, and
workers alike are severely lacking in sleep. In the coming year, we will have
a better understanding of our circadian rhythm and the effects of melatonin and
cortisol on our sleep patterns. If these two hormones get out of whack, our
circadian rhythm will be thrown out of its cycle and our sleep gets messed up.
CBD Oil
This year has seen a massive rise
in popularity of CBD oil. Despite its being taboo in certain circles, Whole
Foods Market’s projection predicts that CBD oil will have an even higher spike
in popularity in 2019.
Expect that in the coming year,
we will be learning more about the endocannabinoid system or the ECS. This is a
major bodily system which compounds like CBD and other cannabinoids interact
with. We have seen how CBD oil has helped manage anxiety and we’ve marveled at
its anti-inflammatory and anti-seizure effects. Cannabis might also help with
setting our sleep pattern straight. It most certainly helps with keeping a lid
on anxiety and stress.
Eco-Consciousness
More and more people are becoming
aware of global warming and the dire situation the Earth is currently in.
Expect that in 2019, the strong rise of the eco-friendly movement will
continue. It is predicted that the use of single-use plastics and other single-use items will see a further decline and the BYOB (bring your own bag) movement
will continue to become more popular.
Mental Health
This year, mental health
continues to be given its due importance. People are now realizing that in
order to be physically healthy, you need to think about your mental health as
well. Hemp based products (like CBD oil) has become a more popular alternative
to the usual stress medications. It is predicted that 2019 will see the
continuation of this mental health trend.
Oat Milk
Is oat milk the new soy? This
year, sales have grown by an impressive 45%. Lactose averse people have found a
good alternative to dairy and soy milk and the rise of its popularity does not
seem to be ending soon. Grab yourself a bottle of oat milk this 2019 because it
looks like they will be flying off the shelves still.
MCT Oil
Aside from CBD, 2018 brought MCT
(medium chain triglycerides) oil into the spotlight. This oil is odorless and
colorless and stays liquid at room temperature. Putting MCT oil into your
coffee, making it “bulletproof” is a good way of boosting your energy. Expect
to see MCT become even more popular in 2019 as more people become aware of its
benefits.
Body Positivity
Thanks to Rihanna and her Fenty
brand, body positivity moved from the fringes to the mainstream. Body positivity
saw a rise in popularity in 2018 as more and more people focus on loving their
bodies instead of shrinking them to fit into the mold that society wanted them
to look. As more people shift their focus to mental health, this 2019 will see
an even bigger rise in the body positivity movement.
Hemp based products
Aside from CBD oil, hemp-based
products have found their way into our lives from our beauty products to our
food. With the 2018 Farm Bill already signed into law, hemp-based farming will
be legal nationwide. Expect that in 2019, there will be more choices in hemp-based products.
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