As the desire for attaining optimal health continues to grow among all generations and fitness levels we are seeing a massive convergence of ancient traditions connecting with emerging technologies to form an amazing array of wellness solutions for any lifestyle and budget.
People today are wanting to reach many specific goals in their pursuit of attaining their ultimate lifestyle and are ever on the lookout for new and better tools to get them there.
As this quest for better overall wellness continues to evolve, companies providing products and services in the health and wellness industry are on the continued crusade to keep up or fall behind.
In 2017 we can expect to see the following trends continue to develop and blossom helping us to live our healthiest lifestyles.
Technologies
Wellness Apps, Wearables and Devices: New app based technologies for wellness continue to be a hot trend in 2017 as Silicon Valley continues to churn out new tools for all of us to use for various healthy activities and monitor our results.
Often used in conjunction with an app based program there is also a surge in wellness devices and wearable technologies trending into the new year.
Virtual Reality: Although still technically in its infancy the potential for virtual reality (VR) to have an impact on holistic health and medical fields, as it starts to evolve, is astronomical.
Doctors and scientists alike tout VR as likely to be the greatest health and wellness game changer in history. Expect many new developments in VR related health programs in 2017.
Biofield Monitoring: As we begin to become more aware en masse that all things are made up of energy, including our bodies, finding disruptions and dis-harmonies in its energetic flow may be the ultimate secret to achieving optimal health in the future.
The medical field known as Human Biofield Therapy is a growing segment that is set to make great strides this year in the reading and monitoring of the body’s gross and subtle energy fields.
Diet And Supplements
Functional Beverages: According to wikipedia a functional beverage is a drink that may include ingredients like herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and raw fruits or vegetables.
It is consumed not just for the taste but also for health benefits and functionalities that tend to be more specific such as mood enhancement or workout recovery.
Beverage companies will continue to expand their menus and product offerings to include these drinks with their own special proprietary ingredients and recipes this year.
Natural Remedies: The masses are getting tired of popping pills and taking medications that have nasty side effects for every little ailment and health issue.
There is a growing trend that will continue to develop in 2017 for the desire of people wanting to use natural remedies.
These types of remedies can be for purchase but also can be made at home.
They are created from natural ingredients that are more harmonious with the body and don’t produce the side effects.
Matcha Tea: Ditch the tea bag and get more health benefits? Well that’s exactly what matcha tea boasts.
No more waiting for tea to steep, just sprinkle the matcha tea powder into your cup and voila a more powerful and potent brew.
Matcha is created through special growing and harvesting techniques and a process that grinds up the tea leaves into a fine green powder.
With it also being very flavorful, matcha will undoubtedly start taking up more shelf space in your tea aisle at the store this year.
Personalized Wellness: As a more fine-tuned approach to wellness develops this year.
Expect to see more companies sprouting up that offer individualized products and services based on your own specific genetic makeup, age, health condition, gender, goals and interests.
Fitness And Exercise
Mind Body Exercise Programs: Want to improve your fitness while growing spiritually and getting therapeutic benefits?
Then join the throngs of healthy people doing mind body exercise this year.
Power yoga, Tai chi and Qigong practices incorporate body movement, breathing and meditation into one awesome experience.
Outdoor Activities: Going outside and connecting with nature for fitness routines in the park, runs on a trail or hikes in the wilderness are some of the easiest and most effective ways to stay fit and get therapeutic benefits not to mention its also very cost effective.
Posture Awareness: How we communicate with our body language, how we feel, even how we think can all be affected by our posture.
Advancements in ergonomically correct furniture, posture improving exercises and posture detecting apps will have a prominent role in the health and wellness market in the coming year.
Breathing Practices: Always remember to breathe? Sounds easy yet we live in a stressed out world of shallow breathers.
Well according to the latest medical studies almost every stress and anxiety could be relieved with a good deep breathing practice.
So if we all took the time to breathe deeply a few times a day the world would certainly be a better place.
Spiritual Well-Being
Energy Healing: It is a science-based fact that as a human being we have an inherent frequency of measurable energy.
The growing trend in 2017 will be to work on the health and vitality of this energy.
Clearing, tuning, balancing and healing it for optimal mind-body-spirit wellness.
Meditation Studios: For those of us who would rather practice meditation in groups than in a solitary manner a major trend can be seen in the opening of studios for meditation.
This concept also gives you a chance to socialize and network with like minded people in a hip, relaxing environment.
Crystals and Gemstones: The power and mystique of owning and using a wide variety of crystals and gemstones is an ever growing phenomena.
Crystals and gemstones have many wonderful uses and consumers are snatching them up in droves.
With companies continuing to create new products in this category you can expect to see more crystal and gemstone use applications this year.
Sound Healing: The healing power of sound is undeniable and creative new ways to improve overall wellness through listening experiences has a very bright future.
Wellness studios of all kinds will continue to incorporate sound healing into their offerings in 2017.
Around The Home
Indoor Pollution Monitoring: Researchers and scientists are saying the pollution we face inside can actually be much worse than what’s in the outdoor environment, and we all know about the dangers of outdoor pollution.
To combat this unwanted inside air there have been many advancements in home air purifiers.
Many such air purifying sensors are accompanied by apps to give air quality level readouts and send warning notifications if necessary.
Whole Home Water Filters: It has become common knowledge that our tap water is notoriously toxic.
Unwanted levels of chemicals and pharmaceuticals are known to pollute the public water sources.
These carcinogens sneak by undetected into your drinking, cooking and shower/bath water.
Whole home smart filters are a growing trend to combat this issue, filtering the water as it enters your home instead of when it leaves the faucet.
Zen Inspired Living Spaces: After a long day at the office in an often times sterile and uninspiring environment followed by a long commute in heavy traffic, people are wanting to come home to get away from it all and unplug.
This is precisely why we see a growing trend in creating more serene, zen-like living spaces. People want to re-center themselves, relax and heal before the next day begins and the process starts all over again.
Clearing Negative Energy: Although the spiritually adept have been doing this for centuries, the modern world is seeing a new awareness of the harmfulness of negative energy.
People will be seeking to keep their homes, work spaces, relationships and bodies clear from negative energy going forward.
Indoor Gardens: Finding unique places inside to grow specialty herbs, plants and vegetables is an ongoing trend poised to continue in 2017.
With the help of many new growing aides and solutions, people with a green thumb and even those without will be nurturing their own greenery, herbs and produce to put in food recipes, smoothies, home remedies and elixirs.
In Conclusion: A Huge Year Ahead For Wellness!
All in all, 2017 is on track to be a remarkable year for advancements in health and wellness.
The signposts of destiny point to an exciting time of trying new things and going to the next level.
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