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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 7 June 2021 and 12 July 2021. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Mayathomas17, Maimaliha.

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Overall, I think this Wellness (alternative medicine) article could benefit from modifications in formatting, along with more of an emphasis on alternative medicine practices and their impact on the mind/body. Under the overarching history section, current and mainstream wellness practices are included. Thus, I think there should be a clear distinction between its adoption in the 1970s and its applications to nutrition and fitness in the 2000s. Headings, such as “The History of The Term Wellness” and “Current US Consumer Spending on Wellness” can be added to differentiate these time periods. Furthermore, I think that adding examples of alternative medicine is important, as the article’s title suggests a focus on this idea. However, the article mainly draws attention to how Americans are the biggest consumers of health and wellness. It primarily references statistical information on large corporations, such as the total amount of sales of organic foods and other weight loss products. Thus, the title is misleading. Rather than only concentrating on the economics of wellness, I think that the article should also include specific practices of alternative medicine. For instance, the article can mention acupressure and acupuncture, which focus on applying pressure to specific points of the body in an effort to restore the balance of energy and alleviate a variety of physical or mental ailments. It can also draw attention to reiki, which is a Japanese form of healing that transfers energy from the palms of the practitioner to the patient in an attempt to optimize well-being. Other forms of alternative medicine that the article may include are yoga, tai chi, or meditation. These different forms are built upon the connection between the mind and body in that human thoughts, feelings, and beliefs affect biological/physiological functioning. The following sources may be beneficial in the improvement of this article:

https://exploreim.ucla.edu/self-care/acupressure-and-common-acupressure-points/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/acupuncture/about/pac-20392763 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/ccf/media/files/Wellness/reiki-factsheet.pdf https://www.johnshopkinssolutions.com/the-mind-body-connection/Mayathomas17 (talk) 12:48, 6 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ENGL-445 possible edits

Hello, we are three students (nkl18, tomyriad) from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. taking a Disability Studies class entitled “Disability Narratives (ENGL-445).” As part of the course we will be editing this wiki page. The aim of the assignment is to engage in public conversations about topics relating to Disability Studies and Social Justice; as such, we hope to incorporate alternative perspectives on wellness into this article and will be suggesting a new section about socioeconomic factors in discussions of wellness. Additionally, we will be working on improving the citations section of the article.Lm1403 (talk) 22:58, 6 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

In our review of this Wiki, we noticed that the “History” section is largely informed by a single article from The New York Times, written in 2010. We recommend instead that future editors consider using more diverse and up-to-date, peer reviewed sources, such as P. D. V. Charika Wichramarathne, Jeong Chun Phuoc, and Ahmad Rasmi Suleiman Albattat’s “A review of Wellness Dimension Models: For the Advancement of the Society” published in 2020 (doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3841435); or “Wellness Decolonized: The History of Wellness and Recommendations for the Counseling Field” by Katie Gamby, Dominique Burns, and Kaitlyn Forristal (2021, doi: 10.17744/mehc.43.3.05).Lm1403 (talk) 18:47, 25 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Peptides

Peptides are short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, typically consisting of 2 to 50 amino acids. They are fundamental biological molecules found in all living organisms, playing crucial roles in various physiological functions such as hormone signaling, immune responses, and cellular communication. Peptides can act as neurotransmitters, hormones, and enzymes, influencing a range of biological processes. Their study is significant in fields like biochemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, especially in the development of new therapeutics and diagnostic tools. Due to their structure and function, peptides are also of interest in biotechnology and nutrition. https://renewdhealth.com/peptide-therapy Dannyfd26 (talk) 21:41, 11 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The source you linked is not a WP:MEDRS. IntentionallyDense ^(Contribs) 03:04, 12 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]