Health & Sanitation

Practical health, first aid, hygiene, and sanitation for everyday life and emergencies, including injury care, water safety and purification, medications and medical supplies, and ways to protect your health during disruptions.

Trauma Kit List: Essential First Aid Gear for Severe Bleeding

What should be in a trauma kit? This practical list covers tourniquets, gauze, pressure dressings, chest seals, gloves, shears, and when each is used.
Air Purifier for Radon: Does It Work? Filters and Limits

Do air purifiers help with radon? Learn what HEPA and carbon filters can and cannot do, when to test, and when professional mitigation is needed.
ORAC Value List – Top 100 Highest Antioxidant Food Products

Explore the Top 100 ORAC value list, including the highest antioxidant foods, fruits, spices, and supplements. Research based on USDA ORAC data.
Philips HeartStart Home AED Review (2026) | Best Home Defibrillator?

Full 2026 review of the Philips HeartStart Home AED (M5068A). Features, setup, cost, and why it may save a life at home.
Remedies for Toothache Relief – DIY and Over-the-Counter

A toothache can be very painful! Here are 10 suggestions for toothache relief. Get what you need BEFORE you need it…
Do Smoke Detectors Expire – Yes – Shelf Life

It’s a common question, “Do smoke detectors expire?” Yes, over time they lose sensitivity. Shelf life expectation…
Things That Attract Mosquitoes

Why do some people attract mosquitoes more than other people? Maybe it’s because of one of these things…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms and Prevention

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is Odorless, Silent, Colorless, Tasteless. Here’s a list of symptoms and prevention that could save your life..
Highest Antioxidant Fruits List

A list of highest antioxidant fruits that you’re likely to find at the grocery store. Here’s my top 10, according to their ORAC value.
Happiness Is A Choice

You may not realize it, but happiness is a choice. Choose to spend more time in the pursuit thereof!
Stretchy Wrap For Wounds – Self Adhering Bandage Dressings

Stretchy wrap for wounds, aka Coban wrap. Everyone should have some as part of their First Aid supplies, in my opinion. Here’s what it does..