When ALS Becomes a Hard Act to Swallow
Swallowing. It’s such a simple thing to do! We’re born with the ability to swallow; it happens automatically,…
Articles by Dagmar Munn
Minding Your Health While Living with ALS
For most of my adult life, keeping track of my health was easy peasy — at least, it…
ALS Is No Laughing Matter but a Little Humor Helps
Having ALS is certainly no laughing matter, but I’ve found that living with it can give rise…
How to Build Your Own ALS Stress Toolkit
Just as no two ALS journeys are alike, there is no one-size-fits-all method for dealing with the…
From Balloons to Bubbles: How I Breathe Well With ALS
I know I have no control over how quickly or slowly my ALS progresses, but I can try…
How I Cruise Through the Slow Lane of ALS
There’s no doubt about it — living with ALS has sure slowed me down! And if you…
Let’s Raise Awareness About the Many Looks of ALS
The other day, I watched a celebrity interview on TV. The soft-spoken man had short, neat hair and wore…
Spring and Summer Are Chock-full of ALS Awareness Events
Are you ready? Then let’s GO! We can climb a mountain, walk a mile, drink a beer, or…
Being ALS Support Group Savvy
In last week’s column, I shared how the simple strategy of showing up helps me live with ALS. This…
How I Use ‘Showing Up’ to Help Me Live with ALS
I experienced quite a few emotional dips during my first year of living with ALS. Dips in…