Taking good care of your health isn’t trendy, but the media’s focus on “new ideas” like mindfulness meditation can make it appear that way.
There’s never a shortage of new recommendations that offer hope for optimal health, from the latest yoga place to chiropractic care and its benefits.
As research and scientific discoveries advance, we should embrace the trends that are available for us to practise! Read on to find out more about the top health trends today.
1. Chiropractic care
Chiropractors are trained to recommend exercises to rehabilitate bone, muscle, and musculoskeletal health conditions.
To address musculoskeletal problems, they employ a variety of techniques, including spinal manipulation and soft tissue therapy. Some chiropractors also perform acupuncture.
If you have aching joints or muscle pain that already interferes with your ability to get through the day, chiropractic care may be beneficial. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, it can help you maintain a healthy spine and joint function.
2. Yoga
Yoga is a practice in which the individual has to work on their physical and mental well-being.
The practice of yoga is a set of exercises that are designed to help the individual become more flexible, improve their muscle tone and increase their strength. Yoga also helps with breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation techniques.
3. Mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to calm your mind and body by slowing down racing thoughts, letting go of negativity, and letting go of negative emotions.
It combines meditation with mindfulness practice, which can be defined as a mental state in which you are fully focused on “the now” in order to acknowledge and accept your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgement.
Mindfulness meditation techniques vary, but in general, it includes deep breathing and body and mind awareness. Mindfulness meditation does not require special equipment or preparation (no need for candles, essential oils, or mantras.)
All you need to get started is a comfortable place to sit, three to five minutes of free time, and an open mind.
4. Water and more water
It is important to stay hydrated because it helps you to think better, feel better and have more energy. Drinking enough water can help prevent headaches, dry skin, constipation and muscle cramps.
According to the Association of UK Dieticians: “Adults need to drink around 1.5–2 litres of fluid a day. A typical mug or glass is about 200 millilitres (ml) so this equates to 8-10 drinks a day. Children need slightly less and should aim for around 6-8 drinks a day, but once they reach teenage years their requirements are similar to adults.”
Even if we’re indoors, it is still important to drink enough water to get us through the day.
5. Good sleeping habits
The human body needs sleep in order to function properly. The brain needs it to process information from the day and store memories. The immune system needs it in order to fight off viruses and bacteria that we may have been exposed to during the day.
To conclude
People all over the world have been prioritising their health thanks to these latest trends. These health trends will continue to gain traction this year, better preparing everyone for future global health concerns.
Health trends don’t need to be difficult and expensive. Sometimes, we just need to go back to the basics.