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Michael Mantz
There are several institutional websites with great information on Ataxia.  For this article, I am using points from Mayo Clinic, National Ataxia Foundation, and Johns Hopkins Medicine.  I have personally attended appointments at Mayo Clinic, both in Minnesota and Arizona, and Johns Hopkins, so I am confident in using their information to form this article. ...
Physical health is an essential part of our lives that impacts every other area, including our mental and emotional well-being. Physical wellness refers to your ability to maintain a healthy body through various means.  This can be accomplished through such activities as exercise, healthy eating habits, and avoiding harmful substances. It is critical to understand...
Step into my shoes and walk the life I’m living and if you get as far as I am……. just maybe, you will see how strong I really am. Unknown I’ve always liked this quote and more than ever, I feel it applies to my journey directly.  As if it were meant to happen, one...
What exactly is metaphysical wellness? Do you want to improve your spiritual well-being in a more meaningful way? Do you think you’ve lost touch with who you really are or are you experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety? If so, you are not the only one. When I look around and see how people are...
Ataxia is a group of neurological disorders characterized by a lack of coordination and balance.  Ataxia can present with mild to severe symptoms. Several different factors such as genetic mutations, autoimmune disorders, brain or spinal cord injuries, can bring on Ataxia. However, there are a few approaches that have the potential to lead to new...
Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind, and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as you strive for wellness. Laurette Gagnon Beaulieu A key element of overall health is emotional wellness. How well can you effectively comprehend, control, and express emotions?  Because it affects every aspect of our lives, including relationships, professional life, and...
While raising a child with special needs can be a rewarding experience, it also presents unique financial challenges.  Parents of special needs children must plan for both the child’s current needs and future needs. Below, I want to discuss how to build a financial plan for special needs children. Understand the Disability The first step...
Money milestones are an essential part of a personal financial plan. These milestones are financial goals that you set for yourself and your loved ones.   The idea is to achieve these milestones over time. While everyone’s financial situation is different, there are standard guidelines for money milestones that can help you assess your financial health...
Most people set up their 401(k) and then occasionally, they glance at how it is performing. What’s worse is that most employees never make any material changes to their 401(k)/403(b) plan. Often, they don’t even use the automatic rebalancing option that is offered within their 401(k) systems.  What if there was an option to have...
The National Ataxia Foundation states, “Ataxia is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Many symptoms of Ataxia mimic those of being drunk, such as slurred speech, stumbling, falling, and incoordination. These symptoms are caused by damage to the cerebellum, the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating movement. Ataxia treatment involves a...
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Life rarely goes as planned. This blog is about navigating what actually happens – major disruptions, health challenges, and the quieter work of figuring out who you are through all of it. I write from inside that process. I have Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA 15), a rare neurological condition that shapes my perspective but doesn’t define this space. Some articles are personal. Some are practical. All of them are honest.

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