**TL; DR - It is true that the wellness industry is informed by preconceived ideas of a healthy body and sterilised fitness regimes that seem unattainable to many, but it has also helped a lot of people set a healthier daily routine that works for them**. On the one hand, the wellness industry has turned into a craze that uses carefully orchestrated language to influence the target audience and sell specific body types, lifestyles and products. As Sherri Smith says, the wellness regime is a 'carefully curated beast driven by the weight-loss industry, pseudo-science nutritionists and Instagram influencers whose only credentials are that they look the ideal of what we’re conditioned to admire (which is usually thin, young, wealthy, cis-hetero, able-bodied etc.)' ( [CrimeReads](https://crimereads.com/the-dark-side-of-the-wellness-industry/) ). I completely agree with this and I think that the wellness industry is not inclusive and specifically aims to increase product sales and turn people's lives in a specific direction that automatically demonises whatever goes against the wellness philosophy, be it food, medicine, or general way of life. On the other hand, I find that the wellness industry has also helped people regain control of their lives. We can't say that there's no such thing as unhealthy living, but we can say that unhealthy living varies. I speak from my experience when I say that wellness products, media posts and general wellness content I have been exposed to have helped me set a healthier daily routine by expanding my knowledge of what I can do to boost my energy, concentration and everyday functioning. It is no coincidence that the wellness industry is booming. As Scott Nelson observes, 'people are prioritizing lifestyle, taking health into their own hands and spending money on their well-being', which is a big step to taking more control of their own lives and bodies ( [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2019/10/14/why-the-wellness-business-is-booming-and-how-to-succeed-in-the-industry/?sh=47ad660441aa) ). There are two sides to how wellness can impact someone, and whatever we do we should always approach something using our critical thinking.

**TL;DR: Pseudoscience is definitely present in the wellness "industry", but it's not the entire industry.** "Wellness" as a culture/industry can encompass anything from herbal supplements and fresh/healthy food to yoga and meditation. It's bottom line is, one, that it emphasizes a holistic view of health, which Western medicine often ignores. It focuses on the connection between mind and body, which [research has shown the importance of] (https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/mente). And secondly, it promotes natural methods of improving physical health, such as eating and exercise habits and natural supplements, as an alternative (or at least supplement or prerequisite) to traditional medicine, which has its own risks. Sure, there are certain businesses within the industry that do not provide what they claim to, as with any unregulated, profit-driven market, and greenwashing runs rampant in all industries these days. But, when you look at some of the most hyped products, like [CBD](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cbd-oil-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2), [essential oils](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/aromatherapy-do-essential-oils-really-work), and [meditation apps](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6614998/), there is a decent amount of research to back up their claims. Another important function is that it simply encourages people to be conscious of their health in all aspects of their lives. With this awareness, consumers can choose which products or practices seem credible to them (and that are backed by research and positive reviews), disregard the others, and have another option for improving their health besides the sometimes risky and often expensive and surface level traditional medical care. There's no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater.

**TL;DR – I think the industry itself might be somewhat of a fraud, but genuine options to treat illness or discomfort that aren’t typical medicines are super beneficial for many issues.** Just like any industry, a problem is identified and a solution is brought up through the industry to fix it. In the wellness industry, the problems are often health, comfort, or human function related. It allows for a consistent [cycle](https://medium.com/in-fitness-and-in-health/why-the-wellness-industry-is-so-utterly-broken-4767d4eef7d3) of hustling new solutions, making people buy into the products, and justifying why the product needs to be used. Rather than buying into the hustle and trying to justify it, a more natural way to find yourself in the industry is to experiment with products to truly find what works for you in a genuine way. Don’t look towards others for anything more than an option.