7 Wellness Trends to Watch in 2024
“Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.”
These words by American author and entrepreneur Jim Rohn resonate now more than ever as we realise the value of overall health and well-being. Eating well and getting enough exercise remain vital when looking to maintain a healthy body and mind, but there are several other ways you can ensure peak health in 2024. Here are some of the interesting trends emerging in the field of wellness this year.
7 Wellness Trends
1. Corporate Wellness
One of the good things to emerge from the tumultuous years of the pandemic is the understanding that a healthy employee is a happy and productive employee. Corporates are now investing in the health of their employees in some interesting ways which is beneficial for all parties. Offices now have gyms, healthy canteens, and mental health professionals on staff. However, corporate wellness is also extending to retreats and corporate spa days which go a long way in improving employee mental and physical health, while also allowing them to better connect in a relaxed environment.
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2. Foot Health
Two of the often-overlooked parts of the body – the feet – are getting their rightful attention in 2024. Foot health is interconnected with overall well-being, which makes caring for them a priority. Foot pain, discomfort, and other foot-related conditions impact your ability to keep active and maintain a healthy weight, and can even contribute to more serious health issues. Aspects like wearing the right shoes, washing your feet thoroughly, and attending to any injuries promptly are important, but we’ll also see more foot-dedicated spa treatments becoming popular. Pedicures, chemical foot peels, and massages will form part of the 2024 wellness trend.
3. Mental Well-Being
Mental health is fast becoming part of mainstream healthcare and we’re likely to see more emphasis on this area of well-being in 2024. Mindful practices, stress reduction techniques, and mental health resources will become commonplace in the office space, with yoga and spa retreats great corporate outings. The rise of mental health days is a wonderful trend, with on-site counselling services also wonderful support.
4. Digital Detox
From the moment you wake up and check your smartphone to falling asleep in front of the TV at night, digital devices dominate your existence. Just looking around you will see a number of screens scattered about – all seemingly vital to daily life. However, they’re not, and they’re causing more harm than you might realise. Another wellness trend in 2024 will be digital detox whereby you go without your devices for a few hours a day, or an extended period. A great way to get started is by treating yourself to a day at the spa – with your technology safely stored away.
5. Light Therapy Treatments
More and more, phototherapy is emerging as an impactful way to improve your health, particularly your skin health. This is where photobiology technology light, which travels in different wavelengths, is applied to your skin. The red light is used for anti-ageing and rejuvenation; the blue light for treating acne; the green light for treating hyperpigmentation; the yellow light for treating inflammation; the purple light for reducing wrinkles; the white light for accelerating the metabolic system; and the cyanine light for promoting healthier skin.
6. Arabian Treatments
Another emerging wellness trend is the incorporation of Arabian treatments such as the Rasul Ritual or Hammam Experience. Rasul is an ancient ritual inspired by an Arabian thermal mud treatment designed to cleanse and enhance your skin and body's well-being. The Hammam Experience involves a thorough body scrub and sweat in a steam room. There’s generally a relaxing massage after the experience.
7. Spa Treatments More Regularly
Where spa treatments were once merely a special treat, we’re likely to see people prioritising this form of pampering as part of their overall wellness, opting for a standing spa appointment. This could involve anything from a monthly massage or Rasul treatment, to pedicures and massages for foot health, or a full-day couple’s retreat.
Ensure you’re prioritising your health and well-being in 2024 by visiting Evolve Day Spa in Boksburg. The experienced team will ensure you leave feeling rejuvenated, revitalised, and ready for the year ahead!