Ever tried an ice bath, sleep yoga or an infrared sauna blanket? Find out why they have become top trends in health and wellness.
Over the last year, many of us have made a special effort to devote more time in our days and weeks to look after our bodies and mind.
So, whether you’re a regular at practising self care or seeking new ways to unwind, here are some of the latest trends in health and wellness.
Switch off. The power of a digital detox
With so much time spent on screens for work, play, connecting with friends or even potential love interests, our eyes and minds are crying out for a break.
A digital detox is a great way to distance yourself from work-related stress and any negative energy that you may be intaking via social media, the news and television.
By disconnecting yourself from your devices, for a day, a weekend, even just a few hours, you can free up your time and headspace to connect with nature, family, friends, your partner, even yourself.
Go for a quiet walk alone, and breathe in the beauty of the world around you; spend some time journaling to let a crowded mind flow onto paper, or practise yoga or meditation to connect your mind and body.
Luxurious night-time rituals
While catching up on sleep has long been a staple of self care, more and more of us are investing in our night-time rituals to ensure a more peaceful wind-down and an uninterrupted slumber.
According to Pinterest’s ‘Predict’ Report for 2021, searches for sleep and bedtime routines have been on the rise, with content ranging from diffuser blends and silk sleepwear to rituals such as sleep yoga.
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Not unlike grocery delivery and store pick-up, even spa experiences have gone contactless this year. Services such as compression therapy, salt caves, hyperbaric chambers and float tanks allow you time alone to completely switch off, removing any need to make awkward conversation with a therapist.
Hot and cold therapies
Hot and cold therapies have been used for centuries, so it’s no surprise that techniques are constantly developing.
Coldwater immersion, in the form of sea swimming, cold showers and ice baths, is very popular right now and expected to become mainstream.
Cold therapy is affordable and accessible to almost everyone, which makes it an easy everyday wellness tactic. Purported benefits include an immunity boost, improved circulation and increased endorphins.
If you’re not willing to brave icy-cold waters to relieve stress, on the other end of the temperature gauge, infrared sauna blankets are also becoming popular. Taking the best of an infrared sauna and a weighted blanket, this cosy device claims a host of benefits from improved circulation to muscle relief and better sleep. The blanket design features layers of artificial leather, infrared heating and waterproof sheets.
Whether it’s essential oils for nighttime or cacao care packs for mind and body, if you’re looking for ways to invest in your wellness routine, humm can help you cover the cost.
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