Yin and Yang is a huge component of Chinese medicine. The principle behind Yin and Yang is that all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites. Some examples of this includes day & night, old & young, and male & female. Yin and Yang should be thought of as complementary, ...

Gua Sha is an ancient technique where the skin is scraped with a blunt-edged tool to produce a therapeutic effect. “Gua” means the process of scraping the skin, and “Sha” is the petechiae, or the redness that is create. With Gua Sha, we take super short or very long strokes ...

Yoga's ability to restore health, increase strength, and promote feelings of well-being make it an incredibly unique exercise pursuit. These restorative qualities, coupled with the gentle and safe nature of most Yoga routines makes it a natural fitness solution for many people. Below we have shared some simple yoga stretches ...

Many people mistakenly believe that the best way to treat back pain is to simply rest. While this can be true in some cases, depending on the nature of your injury, more often than not movement is key. Performing some safe and simple exercises designed to strengthen your core and ...

Healthy recipes can easily be found online, but are they also delicious? Are these healthy recipes the kinds of foods you’ll really crave and your family will ask you to make weekly? At Lifelong Wellness, we love eating fantastic and delicious foods. We also love creating amazing recipes that are ...

Everyone understands the benefits of regular cardio exercise, and many of us strive to get the recommended amount of weekly exercise. Unfortunately, sometimes injuries, limited mobility, balance concerns, your current fitness level, and even your age can limit your ability to engage in high-impact cardiovascular activities, like running or jumping. ...

The majority of our classic textbooks say that Chinese medicine has been around between 2000 to 3000 years. However, archeologists have found bone fragments and bamboo needle-like instruments that date back to 6000 years ago. They believe that these artifacts were originally used for acupuncture needles. They also found many ...

Menopause is an often unpleasant experience that happens to every woman at some point. Menopause is usually considered to have occurred once you have missed your monthly menstruation period for 12 consecutive months, but there are several other symptoms that can accompany this life change. Signs of menopause: Irregular monthly ...

When you have limited mobility, it can sometimes be difficult to know what exercises you can safely do from home. Below we have shared 5 simple exercises that can help strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Each of these exercises can be done while sitting, so are safe for those ...

With so many restrictions surrounding air travel, many people have questions about traveling with essential oils. It's best to use 5-15 milliliter bottles that are then stored in one clear plastic container or bag. All of the liquids need to be less than 100 milliliters, with a grand total of ...