Hot summer days are finally here! The longer days, brighter skies, and warmer temperatures tend to boost our moods, improve diets, and encourage more routine fitness habits.
Summer is the perfect time to switch up your wellness routine and try something new. After living through a pandemic, we can now spend more time outside with nature to heal our mind, body, and soul.
Today, we’re sharing some of the top wellness trends this summer.
Top 4 Health and Wellness Trends This Summer
Sustainable Food
The choices we make for our meals don’t only affect our tastebuds, but it also affects our gut health and the planet. Ideally, we should be eating a balanced diet to improve our health and well-being. This doesn’t mean that you need to go on a diet or a detox. Instead, it means making swaps to more nourishing ingredients. A big trend this season is plant-based diets. More people are consuming less meat to eat sustainably.
This doesn’t mean you need to be a vegetarian or vegan. However, there are a handful of dishes to choose from that can directly make a positive impact on your gut and keep you feeling more energized, all while you help the planet.
Finding Balance
After working from home for a few years, people are hesitant to return to the office full-time or make hour-long commutes. This allowed them to find a better balance between work and home life.
Remote working has allowed people more time for self-care. In place of commutes and a working lunch, they now use their time more wisely by working out or boosting their well-being. While others have been able to relocate to a more peaceful suburb or work abroad.
Having more time to yourself lets you prioritize your needs and wellness. In addition, it reduces stress as you can find what is right for you.
Outdoor Workouts
As virtual workouts took the world by storm during the pandemic, there are now more ways to exercise than having to go to a gym. This summer, gyms and fitness studios offer outdoor personal training and classes.
The warmer days also encourage people to spend more time outside for hobbies. The wellness trend is seeing a wave of people playing sports like basketball and tennis, as well as gardening and walking to boost their well-being.
Digital Healthcare
Another big wellness trend to come out of the pandemic is digital healthcare. It was once a struggle to get an appointment with a healthcare specialist. Now, doctors are willing to meet with you virtually.
You can use virtual conferencing and meeting technology to talk to a specialist without leaving your home. It has significantly impacted people’s health and wellness as there is no need to schedule time off of work or make long commutes.
Ready to partake in this wellness trend? Schedule an appointment at Elements Massage! We offer tailored massages to meet your specific health and wellness needs.