Relying on your child's thirst alone may not keep him hydrated. It's important for children to drink an adequate amount of fluid during the day to prevent dehydration.

Iced or room temperature? When it comes to deciding between ice water and warm water for hydration, the good news is that in most cases there is not a major difference in their effect on your body.

The cut leaf of the aloe plant is a widely used treatment to heal minor cuts, scrapes and burns. The NYU Langone Medical Center explains that aloe reduces healing time and its viscous nature allows it to adhere and form a seal over a healing wound.

Health experts agree that it's important to keep yourself thoroughly hydrated when exercising by drinking plenty of water before, during and after your workouts. Opinions vary, however, on the temperature the water should be, particularly related to some longtime theories on ice-cold water.

People have used vinegar as medicine for thousands of years, and drinking it may potentially help lower your blood pressure and blood sugar levels, according to a review article published in "Medscape General Medicine" in 2006.

Sweet and brilliantly orange carrots are delicious cooked or raw. And while you might not think of it at first, fresh juice made from raw carrots is another way to get most of the nutritional benefits of raw carrots in a drinkable format.

The physical effects of alcohol consumption can vary drastically between individuals. Factors such as body weight, gender, age and physical condition all influence your body's ability to metabolize alcoholic drinks.

Maintaining a healthy body weight reduces your risk of a variety of diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, as well as helps you look and feel your best. If you want to lose weight, the essential ingredients include a nutritious diet and regular exercise.

The body needs minerals like magnesium and phosphorus to function properly. Not getting enough of these nutrients or taking in too much can have adverse side effects. Whereas magnesium deficiency is common, having too much phosphorus in the diet occurs more often than phosphorus deficiency.

Soccer is strenuous and requires a lot of physical stamina, and proper hydration will reduce your risk of injury as well as help you maintain peak fitness levels after the match.

Many new moms-to-be look forward to their pregnancies with anticipation, but one thing most pregnant women do not welcome is the muscle pain that come with a burgeoning belly. Back aches are common, as is ligament pain around the abdomen.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a common condition of the digestive tract. Symptoms include abdominal discomfort, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and flatulence. The cause of IBS is not certain. Lifestyle factors such as stress and diet are probable common causes, as are food allergies.