2022 Health and Wellness Crazes

You’ve probably heard this one: Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live in. Simple, but there’s truth there.

So what are the latest ways to get and stay healthy and well? Here’s a list of the top 10 health and wellness crazes in 2022.

1. Working out at home – Well, we’ve done it now- figured out how to work from home, and to work out at home. And Americans aren’t about to stop that now. After all, they’ve invested in the equipment and dedicated themselves to the new workout.
2. Herb Growing – More and more people are growing herbs and microgreens to keep flavor and vitamins front and center. It can be done in small spaces, and fresh greens add a pop of flavor to any meal. Some herbs have calming qualities, like chamomile and lemon balm.
3. Simplifying Life – Healthy foods, good friends, exercise and alone time – slowing down and appreciating the things we have. These are hallmarks of wellness for 2022.
4. Updated fitness tracking tools – Fitbit will stick around, but the Oura ring, the Honor Band 5 and the Amazfit Bip are making inroads.
5. Maintenance – Americans are starting to realize that maintaining the health of your body sometimes means a little body work. Massages, physical therapy, chiropractors, all help keep the instrument in tune.
6. Plant Forward Eating – More Americans are leaning towards eating plant based food at least part of the time. Healthier and better for the planet!
7. Entertaining Outdoors – The pandemic has encouraged many of us to revamp our outdoor spaces and entertain there more often. The new trend is outdoor dinner parties and games nights.
8. Immune Health – Makes sense that after the two yeas we’ve just been through, people are focusing on their keeping their immune system healthy.
9. Sleep Hygiene – With the new generation of tracking devices, our sleep can be steered into its most restful form ever. Getting enough sleep is as important to our health as almost any other factor.
10. Wellness Entertainment – Mindfulness content is spreading from Netflix to youtube and beyond, as people learn to take care of their physical and mental health.

There you have it, ten wellness trends for 2022. Now get out there and stay healthy!