The Art of Healing
Vietnam was the fastest-growing tourism destination in the world in 2025, with record expansion far above the global average. Statistics from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) regarding the health and wellness sector specifically show an increase of about 12 per cent annually from 2017-2024. And the good thing is that Vietnam as a country and the Vietnamese people seem to be taking this growth in their stride. It was wonderful to visit Vietnam for the first time in 2025 as a reconnaissance trip but also to visit three very special high-end retreats and spas which we have reviewed in this magazine for our Feature on Wellness Travel. And what you have heard is true – the people are really lovely. Also in this magazine, a cohort of health organisations in NSW have written a letter to the government with concerns regarding the prescribing and dispensing of medical cannabis. The number of patients using medicinal cannabis products in Australia has grown from 18,000 in 2019 to more than a million in January 2024. And did you know that just one can of soft drink may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 38 percent? Or that eggs can actually lower bad cholesterol. Or that caffeine pouches (that look and work a lot like nicotine patches) deliver from 25mg to 200mg of caffeine (a typical mug of coffee contains about 100mg of caffeine). If these topics astound you, find out more in our latest issue of The Art of Healing magazine out early December 2025. Also more on microplastics and gut health, how to talk with someone from a different class, the rise of the armchair psychologist, and the illnesses you can’t see. Always jam-packed with solid research and info. book reviews, recipes, and lots of tips for maintaining supreme health and wellness.
