What will be the top health and wellbeing trends for 2024

Preventative healthcare for the future

Preventative healthcare covers a multitude of topics; from participating in regular wellbeing health checks with your GQ, to taking a few minutes a day for selfcare through mindfulness. Taking positive steps to protect, rather than react to illness, can help to revolutionise the healthcare system, especially by focusing on your overall health span. Advances in technology will soon be able to give early warning signs to potential problems, so that preventable action can be taken.

 Healthy blood sugar levels

Managing and maintaining blood sugar levels is essential for physical and mental health. High blood sugar spikes have an impact on our metabolic health, and can lead to type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure levels, poor immunity, headaches and brain fog. 2024 will see consumers becoming more aware of the foods that they eat, in an effort to stay within the normal range. Rejuvenated’s Re-set has been formulated to help stabilise blood sugar levels while promoting healthy weight management.  We formulated Re-set in 2013, with an understanding that diet and lifestyle choices could have a significant impact on metabolic health. 

Rucking

If you enjoy going for a walk, then rucking is the new way to reap maximum fitness benefits. Carrying weights while you walk can increase leg strength, and helps to burn up to 30-45% more calories. Start slowly with just an empty rucksack and gradually increase the amount of weight within it. Use a backpack with a waist strap, and ensure that the weight is centrally located. If you have shoulder or joint pain, you should check with your doctor before giving rucking a go.

 Positive period health

The taboo around menstrual health is moving in the right direction, as we are starting to discuss our menstrual cycle more openly. A multitude of apps have been created to help us to monitor moods and physical symptoms, while  brands are focussing on providing a wide choice of leak-proof clothing. Female Hormone Support helps to balance hormones throughout the reproduction years, peri-menopause and menopause.

 Relief from burnout stress

In recent years, we have become more aware of the importance of looking after our mental wellbeing. Although some levels of stress are inevitable,  prolonged or overwhelming stress can become unhealthy and may lead to a feeling of helplessness and fatigue. In 2024, we will become more aware of our stress levels, and subsequently acknowledge that we need to take time out to pause and decompress, thus taking steps to nurture our overall wellbeing.

Natural nootropic brain boosters

Nootropics are supplements that naturally enhance the brains’ function. L-theanine is one such nootropic, and can be found in black tea and certain mushrooms. It helps to provide energy for the mitochondria in cells, to improve cognitive health, thus helping us to stay alert and improve levels of concentration. L’theanine also plays a part in reducing the level of the stress hormone cortisol, to help us sleep more peacefully. 

Ashwagandha for a calm mind

Ashwagandha is already well known, but it will gain even greater acclaim over the next year. Ashwagandha is an apoptogenic herb which has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3000 years. The herb contains a number of biologically active chemicals which avails a multitude of benefits. Amongst these are the reduction of the level of the stress hormone -cortisol, an improved immune system, increased focus and concentration while promoting sleep quality.

 Hydrate for wellness and focus

A staggering 90% of people acknowledge that they suffer from brain fog due to dehydration and in 2024, we will see consumers look for solutions to stay hydrated. You don’t need to run a marathon to suffer from dehydrated cells. Drinking endless cups of tea and coffee isn’t the answer, as both act as diuretics which increase the production of urine and subsequent visits to the toilet. 

 Adding electrolytes to your water or an alternate beverage, ensures a rapid rate of absorption and promotes a healthy fluid balance in the cells.