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Healthy trends to try today

BY READERS DIGEST

23rd Jun 2021 Wellbeing

Healthy trends to try today

This year, we've put a lot of emphasis on regaining what we lost last year and learning new ways to care for ourselves and our communities.

In response to this widespread need for release and rejuvenation, a range of richer, more accessible health experiences are developing. Take a look at our simple suggestions below to have a better idea of what to expect from the top trends today.

Take care of your gut

You're not alone if you're excited about the prospect of bettering your health but not so much about the prospect of dieting to get there. It's difficult to give up your favorite meals, but cutting extra sugars and fats from your diet may have many cardiovascular advantages. Also, focus on foods that will bring extra nutrients and benefits to your health, such as food rich in probiotics. Probiotics may function by assisting the body in maintaining a healthy microbial population and consuming a probiotic-rich diet may assist to enhance a person's overall gut health. For those looking down the health foods rabbit hole, have a look into nature's number one probiotic, kombucha. Kombucha typically has little to no sugar and helps to promote gut health.

Digital detox

Right now, there is a lot of negative energy on social networks, in the media, and on television. One of the most important lessons we've taken away from last year is that we have the ability to choose what we eat and put limits on our digital usage. We believe that, by next year, the concept of digital detoxes will be front and center in our collective awareness. A digital detox may be as simple as going without your smartphone, social media, or television for a week, weekend, or even a single day, Sundays are ideal! Instead, spend more time with oneself by taking long walks in the woods, meditating, reading, or working on a creative project. It will assist you in disconnecting from the noise in your environment so that you can realign with yourself and find out what you're truly experiencing.

Cold therapy

This year, ice baths and cold-water immersion are becoming more popular. With the development of cold exposure treatment, which has been adopted by biohackers, sports coaches, and recovery experts all over the globe, this movement is beginning to gain traction. Experts are increasingly addressing the advantages of cold exposure and ice baths, which are inexpensive and accessible to almost everyone. This trend will undoubtedly gain traction this year, making its way into the majority of people's social media feeds and perhaps even their daily health routine. Begin slowly, take a deep breath, and give it a go!

Caring for our own health needs to be our top priority as the rewards are enormous. We can improve our physical and mental well-being! We all know that living a healthy lifestyle is well worth it. So, at the very least, try to integrate a few of these health trends into your daily routine. You'll be glad you did it afterward!

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