The wellness industry, which is set to a reach a mega $9 trillion globally by 2028, is no stranger to a trend. Some are genuinely positive, others are interesting and then there are those which are just downright dodgy.
If 2025 was the year of creatine, contrast therapy, fibremaxxing and fitness competitions like HYROX, what does 2026 have in store for us? With the help of some industry insiders, we’ve done some digging to uncover the fresh new trends that might actually be worth incorporating into your routine. New year, new you, incoming.
Stimulating the vagus nerve to ease stress
Meditation apps and mindfulness journals to relieve anxiety and tension? Those were just the start. In 2026, we’ll focus on stimulating the vagus nerve, a key pathway in the body’s stress-regulation system.
According to the team at Nurosym, the vagus nerve connects the brain, heart, gut and immune system. Regulating it may potentially help to relieve a number of symptoms, including stress, low energy, insomnia, digestion issues and even chronic pain.
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