The Gospel of Wellness

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Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care

By Rina Raphael

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The Gospel of Wellness by Rina Raphael delves into the booming wellness industry, exploring its promise and pitfalls. The book examines how wellness trends influence our lives and health perceptions, mixing personal anecdotes with critical analysis of the industry's tactics and implications. Raphael aims to uncover the truths behind the lucrative and sometimes misleading world of wellness, encouraging readers to question what truly constitutes a healthy lifestyle.
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This insightful read might appeal to those intrigued by the booming wellness industry, as it examines its rise and critiques its influence on health and happiness. Engaging and thought-provoking, it explores the balance between genuine wellness and commercial promises, making it ideal for health enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of modern wellness culture.

A surprising look at the booming wellness industry and the extraordinary power it wields today.

A startling look at the booming wellness industry and the extraordinary power it wields today.

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How did a modest industry of diets and calisthenics evolve into this mammoth business of luxe self-care?

In this fun-filled dive into the wellness industry, journalist Rina Raphael looks at the roots of a sector that is now worth $4.5 trillion and explores why it's been so alluring to women all over the globe, promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package.

At times both fun and funny, from interviews with leading players in the industry to adventures in more bizarre practices such as desert dancing while drinking your own urine, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how its growth is a direct result of gender inequalities and structural sexism within medicine and society, forcing women to look elsewhere for health solutions.

In theory a huge force for good, women are now flooded with offerings from more exploitative areas of the industry, peddling snake oil and questionable ideas for a pretty price.

For anyone who values their exercise but has raised an eyebrow at the use of a certain jade egg, The Gospel of Wellness balances the bad with the good and offers a cool and steady look at a powerful player in today's society.

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The Gospel of Wellness by Rina Raphael explores the modern obsession with wellness, contrasting it with traditional health practices. It suggests that today's wellness craze goes beyond regular doctor visits, promoting a lifestyle overhaul aimed at preventing illness and extending life. Raphael critiques how this intense focus on wellness has become almost a new belief system for many.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788168236

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 352

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Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Rina Raphael Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Rina Raphael is a health and wellness features writer for Fast Company. She has also contributed to New York Times, LA Times, CBS and NBC News. A seasoned speaker at wellness conferences and festivals, she previously served as a senior producer and lifestyle editor at The TODAY Show for over a decade.