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My life with Friedreich’s Ataxia

Georg HerdtJune 26, 2023Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

Part 1 of 3A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease called Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). This diagnosis changed my life significantly, my name is Georg Herdt and this is my life story FA is a rare, inherited, neurological disease that causes progressive nervous system damage and movement problems. People with...

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,...

Communities Matters

Georg HerdtJune 18, 2023Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

Dr. Georg Herdt, he’s back and talking about the importance of communities in sport. The Benefits of Sports Facilities Why does one exercise? For me, as a person with a significant and life-threatening condition, the benefits of doing sport are obvious. But here, for once, I don’t want to write about why I think sport...

I Was Devastated

Shirleen PielaJune 14, 2023Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

“It doesn’t matter how old a son is. Even when he is big and strong, he is always a small boy for his mother.” Unknown Imagine being a parent and getting this news from your son. I can’t remember the exact words that he said, but what I do remember is the word “Ataxia.” My...

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...

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...

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...

Cultivating Healthy Connections and Positive Relationships

Michael MantzApril 9, 2023Overall Wellness, Social Wellness

Because we are social animals, our relationships with other people are crucial to our physical, mental, and emotional health. We can gain a sense of belonging, support, and love from positive relationships, which can assist us in overcoming obstacles in life and savoring its pleasures. The following are some suggestions for developing positive relationships and...