What are Carolyn Scott's predictions for future trends in natural medicine research?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. Based on what I’ve written and the kinds of wellness shifts I track, here’s where I see natural medicine research heading:

• Integration, not either/or: More studies that combine conventional care with evidence-based alternative therapies (herbs, acupuncture, chiropractic, mind–body work) instead of pitting them against each other.
• Personalized natural protocols: Using genetics, microbiome testing, and functional labs to tailor herbal and nutritional plans to each person.
• Better data on traditional herbs: More rigorous research on long-used plants (like Jiaogulan and other adaptogens) to clarify dosing, safety, and interactions.
• At-home, tech-supported care: Apps and telehealth making it easier to track symptoms, supplements, lifestyle, and outcomes from natural therapies.

What part of natural medicine are you most curious about—herbs, mind–body tools, or functional nutrition?