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Marth’s website:  https://miracle-answer.org/a-cure/ and Post Published: December 12, 2022Ataxia is a neurological condition that occurs in children and adults. In fact, 26 out of 100,000 children are afflicted with this condition. Despite this high prevalence rate, there is still no cure for this disease. Even medicines are not very successful in slowing the progression of...
Hi, friends. For those who struggle with standing, balancing, or walking due to illness and/or old age, daily minutiae can become a huge burden once the leg and hip muscles atrophy. Using the toilet, taking a shower, simply getting from point A to point B–every little obstacle is a mountain. While the progression of time or disease...
Does it ever feel like your brain is in a fog? Do you find it increasingly impossible to focus or concentrate? Are you constantly in a state of mental fatigue, with impaired memory and slow recall? If so, then you may be experiencing a condition known as brain fog. In this post, we’ll discuss what brain fog...
The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths Elizabeth Kübler-Ross Life with ataxia, a neurological disorder affecting coordination and balance, can pose unique challenges.  It’s crucial to keep in mind, though, that a diagnosis does not...
Hello! My name is Elise, I am a 34-year-old Canadian woman living on the Montreal South Shore. Also with me is my eight-year-old cat Kenji. I am a disabled freelance language professional: translating, editing, proofreading, beta-reading, I do it all, in both French and English! In my free time, I love reading, writing, and watching...
Ataxia is a rare neurological condition that affects coordination and balance, leading to difficulties in movement and posture.  While there is no cure for ataxia, research suggests that certain vitamins may play a crucial role in managing its symptoms and improving overall well-being.  Let’s explore the essential vitamins that can potentially aid individuals with ataxia...
Music has long been a basic part of human civilization. Offering comfort, inspiration, and amusement.  Beyond its impact on our emotions and artistic expression, music has the capacity to significantly impact our bodily functions. Workouts and physical training are areas where music may be transformative. The correct music may enhance your workout experience and improve your performance...
(North Carolina’s Emerging Writers, Z Publishing House, August 2018) My name is Lily, and I’m twenty-five years old.  Since I’m a recent college graduate, one might presume my mind is filled with dreams for the future and visions of a potential career. Or, particularly in the modern era, one might guess that I feel more...
Where I am and where I’m going Part 3 of 3 I am Friedreich’s Ataxia! It is not the disability that defines you Jim Abbot I have heard that quote a lot. This condition took a large amount of my identity since it wreaked havoc on my life. I would not say my life was...
Georg is on the erg 6 days a week Part 2 of 3 My life did not change with the diagnosis of Friedreich’s ataxia. All in all, this was just a letter informing me solely about the name of the genetic coding error. An error in the cells of my body that led to ‘living...
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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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