In an industry dwarfing the traditional pharmaceutical sector by three times, the wellness world is now estimated to be worth a staggering $7 trillion. This largely unregulated sector is booming, with Australia leading the charge.
The country has seen an increase in the number of self-proclaimed gurus promising to fix a host of ailments, both real and perceived, often at exorbitant prices.
These new-age gurus offer an array of unconventional treatments and products, from coffee enemas and carnivore diets to intravenous drips and even vagina-scented candles, all purportedly designed to boost vitality.
As the wellness industry continues to flourish, many are questioning whether it’s providing a new lease on life or simply an easy avenue to empty wallets.
This Sunday, Tom Steinfort from 60 MINUTES will embark on a revealing journey to scrutinise the wellness craze.
Meanwhile, across the globe in London, Prince Harry finds himself in the middle of a legal wrangle. In a week of courtroom revelations, the Prince divulged his struggles with English tabloids that he claims have harassed and hounded him for years. Accusing them of hiring private investigators to shadow his every move and hacking his phone to uncover his secrets, Prince Harry has reached a breaking point and insists the intrusion must cease.
However, his demands for accountability from the newspapers have been met with cynicism in some quarters. As someone who recently released a tell-all autobiography and gave multiple television interviews revealing intimate details about his family’s disputes, critics suggest his stance could be viewed as remarkably hypocritical.
Sarah Abo will provide a detailed report on this contentious issue on 60 MINUTES this Sunday.
