I tried six viral wellness trends — here's my verdict 

From fibremaxxing and elaborate skincare routines to lymph drainage and red-light therapy, there are a host of wellness trends doing the rounds online. But which are worthwhile and which should we scroll on by?

Breda Graham enjoys a quiet wellness moment in the sunken gardens at The Montenotte Hotel. Pictures: Chani Anderson

Wellness is something I’ve really leaned into in recent years, finding a balance that works for me, and prioritising what brings me joy and promotes a healthy lifestyle.

But the industry can be quite daunting and the trends or habits associated with living well can be overwhelming: Face masks, ice baths, red-light therapy, castor oil packs, Pilates, podcasts, smoothies, supplements, the list goes on.