Psychedelics & Healing Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: Expanding University Centers From the founding of the world’s first formal center for psychiatric research at Imperial College in London in 2019, followed that same year by the opening of the Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Medicine, other dedicated centers for psychedelic study include the 2020 arrival of the UC Berkeley Center for the…
Mental Wellness Initiative Trends for 2021
MENTAL WELLNESS INITIATIVE 2021 Trends TREND 1: Self-care This has become legitimized during the time of the coronavirus and is now seen by policymakers, the media, and society as a top priority in mental wellness. We are responsible for our own mental wellbeing, and everyone should make this a front-burner priority. TREND 2: Connection with others From more family time to time reconnecting as well…
Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative Trends for 2021
Massage Makes Me Happy Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: Massage Usage Increase More people will be turning to massage for spiritual growth and emotional wellbeing in addition to direct physical health benefits. And that is why Massage Makes Me Happy and Healthy! The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to evaluate their lives and identify what’s really important to them. Consumers are experiencing touch deprivation (2020…
Hydrothermal Initiative Trends for 2021
Hydrothermal Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: In-Room/In-Suite Wellness There will be an increased commitment to bringing wellness and wellbeing features into the hotel guest room, in addition to the “main” hydrothermal spa area. We will see a renaissance in bringing tubs back to hotel rooms, but this time marketed for their hydrotherapy (wellness) benefits versus the fun/luxurious way in which rooms with Jacuzzi baths have…
Hormonal Wellness Initiative Trends for 2022
Hormonal Wellness Initiative 2022 Trends TREND 1: Acupuncture to be Recognized as Ameliorating Symptoms of Menopause We see significant growth of the use of Eastern Philosophy and acupuncture towards menopause in the West. TREND 2: Phyto-estrogens Overtake Synthetics as a Therapy of Choice There has been an increased use of phytoestrogens, naturally occurring compounds structurally similar to endogenous human hormones that are found in plants…
Dying Well Initiative Trends for 2021
Dying Well Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: Discussing Grief in the Workplace Employers will, for the first time, recognize that open conversations, benefits, and policy changes are not only important but critical to “returning to work.” https://fortune.com/2020/09/27/covid-grief-at-work-business-coronavirus-mental-health/ TREND 2: The Use of Psychedelics During End-of-Life Care Studies are continually being conducted on how psychedelics can ease anxiety, depression, and other emotions associated with a terminal diagnosis.…