HOBART—As concern over financial well-being rises, residents have taken a novel approach: boosting their ‘vitamin C-ash’ intake. “I used to drink orange juice, now I just meditate on piles of notes,” confessed local retiree Stan Watkins, clutching his piggy bank.

Health experts warn the trend might be getting out of hand. “Coins in smoothies and bills in salads are alarming,” commented wellness guru Sheila Mendel, herself surrounded by stacks of money.

Still, enthusiasts are unfazed, heralding ‘cash detox’ retreats as the future. “Who needs fruit when you can make deposits?” mused self-proclaimed currency nutritionist Marcy Goodwin, launching her latest book: ‘Greenbacks for Green Juices.’