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The Remarkable Benefits of Acupuncture for Ataxia: Restoring Balance and Hope

Michael MantzJuly 1, 2023Ataxia Awareness, My Story

Acupuncture: proof that stabbing someone can make things better. Robert Southey Living with ataxia, a neurological disorder that affects coordination and balance, can be a daunting and challenging journey. However, among the various treatments available, acupuncture has emerged as a promising therapeutic option for managing the symptoms of ataxia. This ancient Chinese practice, rooted in...

Take a Deep Breath

Michael MantzJune 22, 2023Emotional Wellness, Overall Wellness

Take a moment throughout your day to focus on your breathing. Follow the inhale completely and smile through the exhale. Even a few minutes of mindful breathing can bring you peace. Barrie Davenport The Transformative Power of Mindful Breathing and Meditation Isn’t it all too easy to get swept up in a sea of responsibilities,...

The Ancient Wisdom and Transformative Benefits of Acupuncture

Michael MantzJune 8, 2023Overall Wellness, Physical Wellness

In today’s modern world, where advanced medical treatments dominate the healthcare landscape, it’s easy to overlook the age-old wisdom and practices that have stood the test of time. Among these enduring traditions is acupuncture, a therapeutic technique rooted in Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. While its effectiveness has often been...

Shaking the Silence: My Intense Journey with Head Tremors

Michael MantzJune 3, 2023Ataxia Awareness, My Story

Have you ever experienced uncontrollable head tremors? The kind that shakes your world and leaves you wondering if this will ever end. I’m almost positive this is not an issue or thought, for most people reading this. And Head Tremors might not even be an issue for most in our Ataxia community. But for me, this is...

Unsteady Steps: Navigating Life with Ataxia

Michael MantzMay 22, 2023Ataxia Awareness, My Story

Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you. Walt Whitman Look up the definition of Ataxia and most of the time, the definition will be “a neurological condition that affects coordination, balance, and muscle control.” But the world of ataxia is so much more complex. Living with ataxia presents...

Seasonal Allergies: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Management

Michael MantzMay 11, 2023Overall Wellness, Physical Wellness

Are seasonal allergies overpowering you? Does it feel like this spring has been worse than in past years? For me personally, the past couple of weeks have been miserable. Congested sinuses, sore throat, burning chest, watery eyes, and constantly, blowing my nose. I cannot remember the last time that seasonal allergies had such a strong effect...

Choose Your Path: The Power of Making Choices and Creating Your Own Destiny – Part 2

Michael MantzMay 5, 2023Ataxia Awareness, My Story

In the first part of this article, I described some of the challenges I faced just before our world changed. When Covid hit, I was still recovering from my injuries and deciding how to proceed with my career path. Things were about to get dark. By the end of the lockdown, my physical injuries were...

Choose Your Path: The Power of Making Choices and Creating Your Own Destiny – Part 1

Michael MantzMay 3, 2023Ataxia Awareness, My Story

Do you remember how you felt during and at the end of the Covid 19 lockdown? I remember the general fear in our society, the isolation, and what was going to happen next. “What does the future hold?” I was at a point in my life where I didn’t know if I would ever feel...

Social Security Spousal Benefits: Are you eligible?

Michael MantzApril 25, 2023Financial Wellness, Overall Wellness

Are you wondering where your income will come from in retirement? You may have a pension, a 401(k), or even an IRA or other personal savings. No matter your situation, however, Social Security is almost certainly going to be a part of your retirement income mix. Nearly 90 percent of all retirees rely on Social...

Perspective

Michael MantzApril 25, 2023Ataxia Awareness, My Story

Have you ever wondered what is like to live a life knowing that as each day passes, you might be losing some physical or mental abilities you once had? Gain perspective on this experience with this question. Think about that, I mean, really think about what that would mean to you personally. How would your life...