Serena Goldstein

“Stress” is one of those words that often gets utilized when aspects in our life seem to not necessarily go according to plan, and can affect our health, relationships and overall life events. We may look for advice and what to do next, yet chances are we could also be seeing it through the lens of desiring a “quick fix” to take the stress away, and then even be unsure of how to sit still to think through the situation.

Over the decades, we’ve seen countless diet and life trends rise and fall—each often accompanied by a glorified body ideal. In reality, there’s rarely one “correct” way to be, yet marketing and media can greatly influence which ideas gain popularity. As our world shifted from limited internet access to having vast information at our fingertips—through search engines, apps and now AI-support for dietary and lifestyle, choices have become increasingly accessible.

What natural health experts and manufacturers are looking for now in the area of pain and inflammation. Pain statistics in the U.S. are alarming. From 2019 to 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tracked chronic pain among adults.