Wellness trends come and go, while others stick around for a long time to come. Let’s break down some of the biggest set to dominate 2026.
It can be difficult to keep up with the influx of new trends, must haves, and must dos. At times it can be difficult to see the woods for the trees, leading many of us to abandon keeping up with it all and sticking to what we already know. However, in doing that we can miss out on some worthwhile trends that can add value to our lives.
Saving you the time and energy, we’ve trawled through the many trends set to dominate the coming year and picked out the three most worth your attention and effort.
Oral hygiene
2025 was the year of the gut. Every social media post, article and conversation was on the topic of ‘healing your gut’ through a myriad of potions and hacks. For 2026, it seems that focus will shift away from the gut to another part of the body, the mouth. Research shows that the mouth plays an important role in your body’s overall health and wellbeing, so maybe it’s time we start paying a little more attention to it.
This can mean biting the bullet and finally booking that dentist appointment you’ve been putting off, but it can also include doing a little more for your mouth each day. Think of simple switches like swapping your regular toothpaste for a mineral-rich one. You can begin tongue scraping daily. And you can also invest in a good quality toothbrush that will do the hard work for you when brushing your teeth. Oral health is vital as it serves as a window to our overall health. Taking care of your mouth and teeth can help to prevent systemic diseases like heart disease and respiratory infections as it prevents bacteria and inflammation from the mouth entering the bloodstream.
Fibremaxxing
Move over protein, there’s a new food trend in town. Of course, while it’s important to eat an adequate amount of protein each day, it’s also important to meet our required fibre intake.
Fibremaxxing, as it’s being dubbed online looks at ways we can introduce more fibre into our diets. A UK study found that just 7% of people know that we need to eat 30g of fibre per day to meet our requirements, while on average person eats around 12.4g of fibre a day, less than half of what they should be getting. Fibre is essential in our diets to aid with digestion, helping to prevent constipation while also promoting gut health by feeding it with good bacteria. More than that, it also helps to control our blood sugar levels, can help to lower cholesterol, aids in weight management by helping us to feel full and also can significantly reduce the risk of health issues like heart disease and stroke.
Of course, eating fibre isn’t a fix-all solution, but incorporating more into your daily diet certainly won’t hurt. Here are some foods high in fibre to get you started.
- Fruits including berries, apples, pears and avocados
- Whole grains like oats and brown rice
- Legumes like beans, lentils and peas
- Vegetables like broccoli, sweet potatoes, leafy greens and carrots
- Nuts and seeds such as chia, flax, sunflower and pumpkin
Nervous system healing
A dysregulated nervous system makes doing even the simplest things in life difficult. A dysregulated nervous system is essentially being stuck in fight or flight mode. If your nervous system is dysregulated you might experience anxiety, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sensory overload, mood swings, sleep issues and digestive problems, to name a few.
While we can’t completely avoid daily stressors, the aim of having a regulated nervous system means being able to handle the hurdles life throws at us with a calm approach. But this doesn’t happen overnight. So how might we move away from a dysregulated nervous system to a more regulated one? Here are a couple ways to work on it.
- Breathwork – when feeling stressed or overwhelmed, take a moment to take slow, deep breaths. This activates the vagus nerve, signaling relaxation.
- Social Connection – often overlooked, surrounding yourself with people and pets you love can help to calm your system.
- Movement – Gentle activities like walking, yoga or dancing can discharge energy and connect mind to body.
- Sleep – an element you never want to overlook. Good sleep is crucial for nervous system repair. Aim for 7-9 hours with good sleep hygiene.
- Grounding – Techniques to reconnect with your body and the present moment can help you to find peace. This could look like focusing on your feet on the floor or tapping your body.
- Nutrition & Hydration – Eating and drinking well can help support your nerve health so make this a daily non negotiable as much as possible.
