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Attitude The most important survival skill is maintaining a level-headed mental attitude. Your state of mind is key to effectively assessing your situation and responding properly to the challenges at hand. Numerous studies have documented the devastating impacts of panic-stricken states during survival situations. When panicked, logical decision-making can go out the window and persons are known to make irrational choices that often lead to their demise. To maintain an upright attitud …

Skip soda and infuse plain water with fresh fruit for extra flavor and nutrients. It’s a worthwhile personal challenge. “Our bodies are roughly 60 percent water, so even the slightest bit of dehydration can negatively affect how we function, from energy levels to digestion and even immunity,” says Lisa Moskovitz, RD, founder of the New York Nutrition Group in New York City. Staying hydrated will also improve your body’s ability to absorb nutrients, as well as keep your digestive system regular, …

Wrist, hand, and Arm Ergonomic ExercisesWrist Tilt ExerciseThe wrist tilt is perfect to gain feeling and momentum back into the wrist joint, especially after long bouts of typing on the keyboard:Begin with arm fully extended and palm facing downwardsGently tilt wrist to the rightHold for three to five secondsMove wrist to the left and hold for another three to five secondsWrist Flexion ExerciseWrist Flexion ExerciseFor people who have a shorter range of natural motion in their wrists, the wrist …

Being Prepared Means Planning AheadEmergencies can happen at a moment's notice. Mobility, hearing, learning, or seeing disabilities can create specific needs that individuals need to address to be able to respond to an emergency. We urge everyone to become “Red Cross Ready” for any urgent situation, which means assembling a  survival kit, making an emergency plan, and being informed. In addition, people with and without disabilities, as well as those in their support networks, may …

See link below for interview:INTERVIEW WITH A DISASTER SURVIVAL SURVIVAL EXPERT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS TIPSIN THIS INTERVIEW VIDEO I GET TO CHAT WITH A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS EXPERT WHO OFFERS US SOME PRACTICAL TIPS. SHE IS THE CO OWNER AT http://4ursurvival.com/ ON THIS WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND A WEALTH OF INFORMATION REGARING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY. THEY ADDRESS MANY SAFETY CONCERNS SUCH AS HOW TO DO THE Heimlich maneuver, HOW TO PRE …