Some veggies we either love or hate and while you may not be a fan, now you can hear Macka B rap the 15 health benefits of cucumber - not only gorgeous skin and better digestion in a viral video. Cucumbers don’t just give us glowing skin and help us digest food, they are also beneficial for heart health, detoxing the body, increased energy, and possibly prevention of cancer.

Do not say it's generic when your child is obese, but look at the negative effects of soda and french fries on the baby. Ask yourself, "is it bad for babies to drink soda," before you give them any Pepsi or Coca Cola drinks. Listen to these parents and their stories why they don't give sugar drinks to their toddlers. Teach your children healthy eating habits. Don't give them health problems.

If you’re a homeowner or do-it-yourself-er this may interest you to know, especially if you own a home with cracked walls and ceilings. Rather than carry heavy drywall or put up a million squares of ceiling tile you may want to fix cracked walls and ceilings with paintable textured wallpaper.

Dr. Diane Kelsall, editor-in-chief of the Canadian Medical Journal, states legalization of the use of cannabis in Canada would jeopardize the health of youth.

Researchers say that there appears to be an increased risk for kidney cancer and bladder cancer with a sedentary lifestyle.

Recently a friend gave me an old chest that just didn’t have much hope. I took it thinking, “What in the world can I do with such a beat up old chest?” It had been her dad’s old military footlocker and even had his name stamped inside the lid, but it had seen much better days. In fact, her cat had decided to use the lid for a litter box. Although it took about a week or so of mulling over what to do with this old chest, I finally decided on a whimsical fairy garden display.

You have been vegan for a while and now want to make a switch to a raw vegan diet plan. What do you need to know? Here are some tips from vegan people to get an idea of what it means to live on a raw vegan diet plan.

Forbes Riley® is perhaps best known as the queen of HSN (Home Shopping Network) and the $2 Billion Dollar Host, but she is also an award winning TV host, author, Inductee into the National Fitness Hall of Fame, motivational speaker, and host of www.ForbesFactor.com. Forbes is the Founder and CEO of SpinGym which she uses just five minutes a day without going to a gym and credits for her sexy, toned arms at age 57.

Just because your fridge door is locked, this doesn't mean your children are starving. There may be many kid safety reasons for which parents lock the door of their fridge. They are meant to keep kids safe and here are some of them.

Usually sunken or hallow eyes are caused by dehydration. However sunken eyes dehydration is only one part of the equation, with the root cause being adrenal fatigue.

When you are cooking for kids, it may be tempting to try complicated recipes that take hours to achieve a specific taste. However, this simple and fast gluten-free zucchini noodle recipe is easier to make and can still surprise your kids.

The eating disorder Pica is defined as the persistent ingestion of nonnutritive substances for at least 1 month, at an age for which this behavior is developmentally inappropriate. Scientific research, has been able to pinpoint what causes pica, and it has been established that: Pica is a nutritional problem. But, there are 3 ways to naturally treat it!

More and more research is emerging about the negative effects of wine on the human body, particularly when it comes to heart health and now, raising the risk of breast cancer in women. While breast cancer and alcohol consumption never mix, having as little as one small glass of wine a day raises the risk factor for pre and post-menopausal women of getting the disease substantially.

Scientific research has led to conclusion that diet is very important to keep Lupus flare-ups at bay. Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans, and at least five million people worldwide, according to the National Resource Center on Lupus. So, here are 5 recipes that will help you boost the vitamins needed and will help controlling this auto - immune disease.

Researchers say that listening to inspiring music in a group and taking part in discussions about music and life is a positive interaction which makes people feel good.