Searching for a beautiful look that is simple enough for everyday wear? Learn how to use neutral makeup that will brighten and enhance eyes of any color. Missy, a regular blogger at Pink Pistachio, shows you how to prime eyelids for makeup that lasts all day—and how to blend two slightly-shimmery eyeshadows for the perfect “I’m not trying!” look. Finish this style with an application of mascara and coppery eyeliner and you are good to go—morning through night!
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Correct the balance of your pelvis, help your upper body posture, work your abs and buttocks, and stretch out your legs, all with just one stretch! In this lesson, neuromuscular therapist Holistic Sam introduces you to the kneeling hip flexor stretch, designed to help with excessive anterior pelvic tilt - a frequent cause of back pain. This lesson offers instructions for a basic and an advanced form of this stretch.
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What is excessive anterior pelvic tilt, and why can it result in back pain? Neuromuscular therapist Holistic Sam explains how the position of your pelvis can change the position of (and crowd) your lumbar spine. Though a little anterior pelvic tilt is normal, tight or weak lower back, psoas, quadriceps, and gluteus maximus muscles can all contribute to an unbalanced pelvis. Learn how flat feet and stress responses also can exacerbate the problem, and hear how to combat the resulting pain.
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Besides masculinity, the beard has long denoted wisdom and a philosophical soul. However, despite the distinguished air a beard can lend to its wearer, a poorly groomed beard may also make the wearer appear slovenly and unkempt. Never fear though—instead, take the guesswork out of your grooming! Learn the most classic and popular styles of beard; Sciascia’s Salon’s Donna Gillis demonstrates how to achieve each beard style (the natural, classic, and urban beards and the Van Dyke).
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Are you stuck at a desk all day? Sit up straight! In this lesson from neuromuscular therapist Holistic Sam, learn how to improve your sitting posture over time. See how to correct the curvature of your lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine, and how to shift your pelvis to help the arch of your lower back. Set a timer and make these corrections every hour, and gradually you'll find that good posture is easier, your back is stronger, and sitting is more comfortable.
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What's causing your poor posture? Is it laziness? Respiratory issues? An inflexible spine? A neck that's not in proper alignment? In this lesson, neuromuscular therapist Holistic Sam explains the condition excessive thoracic kyphosis, addressing both its causes and its potential treatments. There may be exercises that can help with your posture and back pain!
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Get right to the heart of cardiology! This first lesson from USMLE introduces techniques for the diagnosis and pathology of cardiovascular diseases. Learn what physical symptoms a disease may indicate, how to take a patient's medical history into account, and get the details on endocardial problems. Whether you're studying for the MCAT, are a doctor wanting to hone your diagnosis technique, or just want a better understanding of heart disease and its symptoms, this lesson is a great intro.
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Tired of the same old bowl of cereal every morning? It could be slowing you down and sapping your energy! Kickstart your breakfast with a healthy serving of Total Wellness Consulting’s great-tasting, protein-filled smoothie. Filled with fruity flavor and proven supplements, this smoothie will boost your fiber and omega-3 intake, while supplying you with the energy you need to start your day right.
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For a happy, healthy someone, try or serve a Purple Berry Smoothie from Simply Bakings' Happy Healthy Me recipe series. You can whip up this benefit-packed smoothie in minutes using just a blender. Feel free to keep the surprising super food ingredients as your own secret. No one would guess this smooth blueberry treat also contains -- surprise! -- spinach and kale. Learn the health benefits of each ingredient as you follow along.
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Pour yourself a Pick Me Up Smoothie and you have fitness in a glass. Packed with vitamins, anti-oxidants, and omega-3's, this smoothie brings together 4 amazing super foods -- kale, spinach, avocado, and green tea. Blend with a healthy touch of fruit and sweetness and some almond milk, and you are on the road to fitness. This lesson is part of Simply Bakings' Happy Healthy Me Series. Learn the health benefits of each ingredient as you follow along.
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For a happy, healthy morning, try no-cook Overnight Oatmeal from Simply Bakings' Happy Healthy Me recipe series. Simplify your busy morning with a flavorful oatmeal breakfast you can mix together in mere minutes the night before. Combine your oatmeal with healthy, tasty ingredients like almond milk and cocoa. In the morning, just grab and go - quick, easy, and tasty! Learn the health benefits of each ingredient as you follow along.
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Does baby need a cool and easy snack for a hot day? Does mama? Introduce your baby to food that you like too! Buona Pappa's Plum Summer Delight is a fast, simple, no-cook snack that requires only 3 healthful ingredients: plums, oatmeal, and yogurt. Mix oatmeal and yogurt, peel the plums, a quick whirl with a blender, and your snack is ready. For grown-ups only, drizzle with honey, toss on some nuts. (Or, stir in a little rum, but keep that to yourself.)
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Learn how to make homemade soap! Homemade soaps are especially great for party favors or hostess gifts. In this lesson from The O’Neil Sisters, discover all the basics of soapmaking at home. You’ll learn how to select and prepare the soap, colorant, and scents, as well as how to package your finished products for cute party gifts.
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Want to get rid of dead skin and reveal smoother, softer, younger looking skin, but don't want to spend a fortune on beauty products? Taste4Beauty shows you how to make a DIY homemade sugar scrub that's cheap, quick, and easy to make- it only has two ingredients! This scrub will exfoliate and moisturize your skin, and improve blood circulation. You'll be revealing a glamorous new you in no time!
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Want to make a sumertime snack that is healthy and refreshing? Damav425 teaches you the recipe for a delicious apricot mango smoothie! Learn how to combine apricots, mangos, ice cubes, and orange juice to make this quick and easy smoothie. And if the smoothie's not sweet enough for your taste, just add a little honey!
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