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The Beauty-Gut Connection: How Digestive Health Affects Skin Appearance

It’s All About the Face… or Not  Clear, radiant skin is often thought of as the result of surface-level care—cleansers, serums, and moisturizers. But increasingly, science is pointing to a deeper influence: the digestive system. A growing body of research highlights the profound relationship between gut health and skin appearance, often called the gut-skin axis. This connection is not merely theoretical. From inflammatory skin conditions…

Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative 2024 Trends

Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: WAI: Wellness as Infrastructure  The next evolution in wellness real estate is embracing wellness as essential infrastructure, not as “amenities” to be added, but as elements that are at the core – from country, state, city, town, district, neighborhood, building and dwelling scale. This includes designing roads and transportation systems to support human-scale mobility and…

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative Trends for 2024

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVE 2024 Trends Integrating diversity equity inclusion (DEI) into wellness enhances the effectiveness of initiatives through personalized care, access, representation, community trust and engagement, and innovation. These trends demonstrate a holistic approach to foster DEI in the wellness industry. The concept of inclusive wellness, centered on peace and community, emphasizes cultural practices and emotional support for diverse groups. This is a…

Cryotherapy Initiative Trends for 2024

Cryotherapy Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Precision & Efficiency: Enhanced accuracy and stability in temperature control, improving cryotherapy treatment effectiveness. The industry-wide shift from nitrogen to electricity-driven cryo systems is advancing at an unexpectedly rapid pace, reflecting a significant change in the landscape of cryotherapy technology. This trend emphasizes the industry’s move towards safer, more convenient, efficient, and precise technologies. Notably, developments from CryoCon 2024…

Wellness Coaching Initiative Trends for 2024

Wellness Coaching Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Multiple studies have shown that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are vital to creating and maintaining business success and are recognized as among the hottest global topics of our decade (Milanesi, 2023). Anchored in the principle that everyone can thrive personally and professionally, DEIB is about giving everyone a sense of safety, respect,…

Respiratory Wellness Initiative Trends for 2024

Respiratory Wellness Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Growing Climate Change Impacts Respiratory Health The effects of climate change, including extreme weather events, wildfires and shifting pollen seasons, exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies. Respiratory health risks are intensifying as temperatures rise and weather patterns become more unpredictable.  Sources:  https://err.ersjournals.com/content/23/132/161  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23964626/ TREND 2: More Governmental Commitment to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) This trend is…