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Make each day your masterpiece. John Wooden A healthy morning routine can help you get off to a successful, energizing, and rewarding start to your day. You can feel more organized, focused, and in charge of your time and activities as a result. Here is an ideal healthy morning routine to get your day off to...
Getting a new diagnosis, especially one that brings life-changing challenges, can feel like you’re stepping into a world you didn’t choose.  It’s overwhelming and confusing, and you’re likely flooded with questions.  How will this impact your future?  What will it mean for your relationships, dreams, and future?  While every diagnosis journey is unique, the feelings...
Our kids are 10 and 5 this month. This is an update of a piece I wrote on how we made the difficult choice to become parents. My Wife and I had always wanted to have children together, we’d just never agreed exactly when. Parenthood is not for everyone, but having a family life is a...
After I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia at fifteen, I swore, and really believed, I would take my own life before using one. What triggered this reaction and what changed my mind? I grew up in the eighties, unaware of disability. In my family, my cousin was born with a harelip and cleft palette, but...
After 25 years of living with a slowly progressive neurological condition, I came to the realization that I needed a reliable and more powerful means of getting around. In the home, I was okay, but I had to rely on others to do anything outside the house. Just moving around in my wheelchair or trike...
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 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,...
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...
“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...
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...
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michael mantz
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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