Hurricane Katrina caused the deaths of nearly 2000 people. There was a complete collapse of the utility service infrastructure for millions of people. With climate change, these storms are becoming more common and stronger. Practice emergency preparedness now by assembling a survival gear kit. You can help ensure that your family is able to live through the first critical 72 hours after a major disaster. Do it for your loved ones. Help your elderly relatives with their own kits. Advise your friends to do the same. We should all be prepared for the next big storm.

Many of us regard aromatherapy as a wonderfully soothing treatment used in massage and beauty treatments. It is less well known that the antiseptic and antibacterial properties of many aromatherapy essential oils make them invaluable as a first aid treatment for minor ailments and injuries.

This article explains how to treat an insect bite with an antiperspirant. Each summer, individuals get insect bites.. These can carry disease or at least make your summer fun evaporate. A quick first aid treatment can be accomplished with a roll on or spray antiperspirant. This article explains how it works.