It was eight years ago that Olivia Esquivel approached Carl Sobocinski with an idea for a completely plant-based, raw-focused, cold-pressed juice bar.

At the time, the idea seemed like a bit of a stretch for Table 301 Restaurant Group, whose repertoire was more elevated dining experiences, composed dishes and full service.

It also seemed a bit of a stretch for Greenville.

But Esquivel made her case.

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Wellness truly had a big year in 2018. We really embraced the ideas of self-care, healing foods and even goat yoga. But what about next year?

According to a survey conducted by Care/of, 82.3 percent of women are eager to learn more about health and wellness in 2019, so it’s clearly a priority. After some research, consultations with experts and trying new treatments (in the name of journalism, of course), here are our predictions for the biggest wellness trends of 2019.

“Brain,” the dark glass jar read, alongside a shortlist of benefits including “mood-lifting,” “mental clarity,” and “anxiety-reducing.” The container was filled with a powdery blend of adaptogens that promised to make me a happier, calmer, and smarter version of myself if I just mixed a bit of this magic powder into my water, juice, or coffee every day. I was about to find out if it worked.

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Can medicinal mushrooms make you healthier and smarter?

Medicinal mushroom capsules, elixirs, extracts, blends, and powders are popping up everywhere in the supplement section of health food stores with major claims to alleviate some of our most challenging health issues. 

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Stress often feels unavoidable, but is it possible for the body to learn to adapt? Adaptogens, a classification of plants long used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to help the body fight the effects of stress, show promise of assistance.

“A lot of people are stressed, and that’s manifesting in skin issues, not being able to focus, or anxiety and depression,” says Olivia Esquivel, a Palm Beach native and owner of Southern Pressed Juicery….

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Southern Pressed Juicery’s owner, Olivia Esquivel, is devoted to bringing a plant-based diet—most often associated with New York or Los Angeles—to the citizens of Greenville, South Carolina.

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You might think that opening a new store a couple of states over would be enough growth to satisfy the owners of Southern Pressed Juicery for now, but you’d be wrong.

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If you’ve been plugged into the weird wellness world of 2018, you’ve likely heard of adaptogens. These non-toxic herbs, roots, and mushrooms, used for centuries in Eastern medicine, have garnered recent attention in the Western world for their alleged ability to help your body better handle stress, fix hormone imbalances, improve immunity and boost energy, among other purported benefits.

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