The absolute worst wellness trends that happened in 2019

Plus, a PSA on your food and poop. (Sorry.) ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

I've seen a LOT of weird health fads over the years as a wellness editor, and 2019 was no exception. This year we saw tons of popular products and trends that aimed to improve your well-being in some way. And let's just say, a lot of them were total B.S. ‌ Reporter Julia Ries rounded up the worst offenders this week. Some of them may surprise you, but hear us out. THE TRENDS THAT NEED TO STAY BEHIND IN 2019 Let's start the new year (and a new decade!) without bogus or lofty health claims, shall we? I know I personally would like to leave Poosh in the past. ‌ ❤️, Lindsay You oughta know We've got more poop info you need to know this week. Reporter Kate Bratskeir broke down the surprising foods that can change your stool color. The next time things seem a little suspect in your bowl, think about your diet before you panic. THE MAJOR FOOD CULPRITS THAT CHANGE YOUR POOP COLOR A minute and change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from Dayna Isom Johnson, trends expert at Etsy, on how she manages work stress. She told The Cut: ‌ I love what I do every day, and I think it’s great to be passionate about the work. But I think sometimes we take things too seriously. Back when I was working in PR, I would always say to myself, This is PR, not ER. If I don’t send this sample by nine o’clock, no one is going to die. I’m not a surgeon. Crushing on this 'Gram Before you go... Food shaming and holidays go hand-in-hand. People judge about what you're not eating just as much as what you are eating. So how do you deal when someone is commenting on what's your plate? Reporter Kelsey Borresen talked to experts and got some A+ advice. Want more wellness? Do You Have The Flu Or Just A Cold? Here's How To Tell. Why Some Reusable Water Bottles Are More Expensive Than Others The 7 Most Common Issues Families Have At The Holidays 👋 You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks! HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. - On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy policy which  will explain how your data is used and shared. - Learn more. ‌ Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! ‌ ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost ‌ Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe