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Trust Your Gut: From Digestive Distress to Optimal Health “Trust your gut.” In the past, this colloquial phrase has commonly hinted at the little voice within our souls that guides us to the right decision. However, in the last decade, “trust your gut” has transitioned to literally describe one of the most powerful indicators of optimal health and wellbeing.  ‘Gut health’ is not only a…

Must-Reads from the Wellness World (02.28.24)

Why Don’t We Hang Out Anymore? (Adults need to relax and do nothing together, just like kids do) –The New York Times  For kids, hanging out with friends feels natural. But adults are used to doing scheduled activities with one another—and often, we don’t think something is beneficial unless it’s productive. We don’t realize that sitting around and resting with someone is still a productive…

Research in Action: Global Wellness Economy Data Powers Japan Roundtable on Wellness Tourism

Research in Action: Global Wellness Economy Data Powers Japan Roundtable on Wellness Tourism  In November 2023, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) released data for Japan’s wellness economy and its 11 sectors, under GWI’s Geography of Wellness program. A coalition of public-private leaders in the Fukui Prefecture leveraged that important data to kick off a region-wide wellness tourism promotion effort. On November 11, 2023, the region…

Younger Gens Experiencing “Money Dysmorphia”—A Distorted View of Their Financial Wellbeing

Younger Gens Experiencing “Money Dysmorphia”—A Distorted View of Their Financial Wellbeing    By Thierry Malleret, economist   A recent survey (conducted in the US) warns that almost half of Gen Z and millennials (respectively 43% and 41%) experience “money dysmorphia”, the situation when people feel insecure about their financial standing irrespective of the reality of their financial situation. This corresponds to today’s version of keeping up with…

GWI’s New Report Ranks the Wellness Economies of 145 Countries

GWI’s New Report Ranks the Wellness Economies of 145 Countries   In January 2024, GWI released its latest data report, The Global Wellness Economy: Country Rankings (2019-2022). A companion to GWI’s flagship report, the Global Wellness Economy Monitor, this new report is the only place to find detailed data on the size and growth of the wellness industry at the country level. In addition to providing…

The modern wellness pioneers

  The modern wellness pioneers How the evolution of Wellness changed the way we see self-care Advertisement feature presented by the Global Wellness Institute Wellness has a rich and storied history. From spirituality and ancient knowledge to physical and mental health, the industry has incorporated wide and varied trends. Scroll down to meet the influential voices of wellness. Modern wellness began in earnest in the…