Health kicks can leave us feeling sick

PRESSURE to get healthier is making people feel ill, researchers claim.

Half quizzed in a survey felt worse after trying wellness trends designed to make them feel better.

And nine out of 10 felt guilty for not taking wellness fads seriously.

Three-quarters of people who tried health breaks thought them a waste of money. And a third said trends like prancercise – walking like a horse – were a waste of time.

The research by hotel chain Tui Blue found a brisk walk, a nice meal with a glass of wine or lots of sunshine were considered more effective in promoting wellbeing.