How Has the Health and Wellness Industry Changed in the Face of COVID-19?
Kadima Healthcare Group shares their professional opinion on healthcare and wellness.
The health and wellness industry has been drastically changed in the face of COVID-19. We have the obvious challenges of hospitals needing to accommodate more people and clinics needing testing kits on hand for the foreseeable future, but the need for social distancing has changed so much more than that. Let's take a look at just some of the COVID-related changes that have likely changed the health and wellness industry forever.
Working Out At Home
Perhaps the biggest change brought about by COVID is the need for people to stay home. While we're not under any mandates requiring us to stay out of public spaces, people are still spending a lot more time at home now, and that has affected everything from the way we do our shopping to the way we exercise. People who liked to spend a lot of time at the gym have had to find new ways to work out at home. Sales of home gym equipment have skyrocketed, while brick-and-mortar fitness centers have started to offer classes online via Instagram Live and Zoom. Whether or not online fitness classes will be the new normal once people will be able to return to gyms in large numbers remains to be seen, however. It is more likely that online and hybrid classes will be an option for those who would still rather stay home.
Virtual Doctor Visits
Trips to the doctor's office didn't stop when the pandemic was at its worst, but people understandably did not want to go someplace where they would likely be surrounded by other sick people. That is why so many physicians and therapists started seeing their patients virtually. While some treatments obviously need to be done in person, patients can still ask for advice and complete quick checkups over Zoom or other videoconferencing software.
Becoming More Health-Conscious
Before the pandemic, the health and wellness industry had a reputation of being focused on the wealthy. While there are still products and services that still seem to be more accessible for those with a higher income, people everywhere have become more mindful of their health, which has made a lot of services more accessible overall. There is a greater focus on mental health and ensuring that everyone can see a therapist online when they need one, masks and other personal protective equipment can be found just about anywhere, and there is a greater effort put towards encouraging people to take care of their health overall. It's hard to say if these efforts will continue or if people will be more mindful of their own health when this is over, but they are definitely changes for the better.
Top Health and Wellness Products Discovered During Quarantine
Having to quarantine during the pandemic necessitated daily life changes for millions. Staying confined indoors and separated from loved ones was disheartening for many. But, during that time, many found products designed to make the emotional and physical discomfort more manageable.
Lumen Metabolism Tracker
Working out became a routine practice during quarantine for folks desiring to alleviate stress or to simply keep up with a normal regimen. Serious fitness enthusiasts find the Lumen tracker helpful in gauging their efforts. Users merely supply a breath to enable the device to measure CO2 output. The unit then determines whether more carbs or fat are being burned by displaying the results on a scale of one to five. Use the tracker first thing in the morning, before and after workouts and after eating to monitor metabolism.
Hangover Prevention Patches
Many frustrated individuals undoubtedly decided to eliminate cabin fever and quarantine stress by turning to their favorite alcoholic beverages. But, all too often the hearty party comes with unpleasant results. Akalo designed a unique solution in an attempt to eliminate the morning-after misery that commonly occurs after an over-indulgent night. Frequent consumption or binge drinking has been associated with B vitamin depletion, which has also been associated with contributing to hangover symptoms. Before the next party, try applying a patch, which infuses users with an ongoing dose of vitamin B1.
Valerian Nights Tea
Components of the Valerian plant have been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of medical maladies that include insomnia. Stress and anxiety have been known to interfere with normal sleep patterns, which hinders cognitive ability and physical performance the following day. Ongoing sleep problems have also been shown to contribute to various serious medical conditions. Quarantine participants relayed that they experienced a better night's rest by using a few techniques and enjoying a cup of Valerian tea.
PSO-Back Massager
Stress and tension held within the body have the potential to create a variety of physical symptoms, which include back pain. The portable massage mat is constructed of ABS plastic and is designed to provide a deep tissue massage to either side of the spine or a hip. Users merely lie on the mat and apply as much bodyweight pressure as desired for optimal effects. Researchers share that they achieved back pain relief in as little as 10 minutes.
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