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Easy Acupressure

At-home acupressure mats help reduce pain and improve flexibility

Trend - The Chinese practice of acupressure is becoming an increasingly popular therapy in North America, and brands are now offering mats that are specifically designed to target acupressure points and offer users' pain relief.

Insight - The "wellness" industry in North America is often inspired by and borrowing from ancient cultural practices, and many consumers are likely to trust these practices over the various emerging technologies in this space. In the context of wellness, time and history of use is an important factor in establishing trust in a therapy, practice or ritual.
Workshop Question - How is your brand taking inspiration from other industries?
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Acupressure Therapy - The integration of acupressure therapy in healthcare and wellness practices is gaining traction and popularity.
2. Ancient Wellness Practices - The wellness industry in North America continues to see a resurgence in trust in ancient cultural wellness practices due to the longevity of use.
3. Eco-friendly and Sustainable Products - The rise in consumer demand for eco-friendly products has led to the development of sustainable and recyclable products in the wellness industry.
Industry Implications
1. Wellness and Healthcare - Wellness and healthcare industries can utilize acupressure therapy and similar ancient wellness practices as complementary forms of treatment alongside conventional medicine.
2. Sustainable Products and Eco-friendly Materials - The trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly products can be applied to other industries beyond wellness, such as fashion and home goods.
3. Sports and Fitness - Athletic enthusiasts and fitness professionals can utilize acupressure therapy and products in post-workout recovery and injury prevention.
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