User blog comment:The Milkman/Skyrim Titbits/@comment-1967485-20120825165749/@comment-4237253-20120825171428

Hunger: I also don't find it realistic to stop a fight with a dragon to chomp on some raw chicken wings... to heal severe full-body burns. :)

Disease: True, but the whole point of a hardcore mode is that it's supposed to be harsh. That's for players who want more challenge from a less forgiving game. It's what made Dark Souls so popular. Also, you can still heal yourself at any Shrine of Talos, so disease potions are just for dungeon runs.

Potions: Also true. One bad Hagraven and boom! However, there isn't a lot of challenge when I can pause the game and heal myself instantly. As long as I'm well stocked, I'll be fine.