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April 17, 2018April 16, 2018

How I Use ‘Showing Up’ to Help Me Live with ALS

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

I experienced quite a few emotional dips during my first year of living with ALS. Dips in the way of full-on mental funks, feeling a loss of purpose, being ... Read more

April 3, 2018April 2, 2018

Fighting Another Cold While Managing ALS

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

This time around, I really, really tried not to let it happen. But it did. I washed my hands. I avoided all contact with suspicious “others,” and even hauled ... Read more

March 27, 2018March 26, 2018

3 ALS News Items to Note: Exercise, a Documentary, and a Love Story

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

I don’t know about your email inbox, but mine often overflows with news alerts. I can usually buzz through them fairly quickly, but last week, three items caught my ... Read more

March 20, 2018March 19, 2018

My ALS Hero: Stephen Hawking

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

For a man whose passion involved solving the mysteries of the universe, Stephen Hawking remained a mystery to many. First and foremost he was a British physicist, earning accolades and respect ... Read more

March 13, 2018March 12, 2018

My Week Living by the Numbers

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

I recently volunteered to participate in the Precision Medicine Program (PMP) of the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). I chose them because all of their funds go toward research, ... Read more

February 27, 2018February 27, 2018

With ALS, Self-care Is Vital for Well-being

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

As a newly diagnosed ALS patient attending an ALS clinic, I received a packet filled with various brochures and helpful information. Attached to one pamphlet I found a small card ... Read more

February 20, 2018February 19, 2018

Tap into Your Inner Astronaut for Resilience

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

What do we have in common with an astronaut who is trying to survive while stranded on a hostile planet? Answer: We share the ability to tap into our resourcefulness, ... Read more

February 13, 2018February 12, 2018

Making a New Friend with Help from a Boogie Board

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a fun, social, gala event. Even though the occasion was filled with presentations and entertaining activities, my best take-home memory came ... Read more

February 12, 2018February 9, 2018

Create the Perfect Treatment Plan for Your Depression in 3 Steps: Part 2

Columns, The Mighty Mind - a Column by Rachel Doboga

Part two of a series. Read part one here. To help you get started with creating your perfect treatment plan for depression, I will share my experience with two ... Read more

February 9, 2018February 8, 2018

Learning How to Speak (and Breathe) with Ease

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

Last month, I read a blog post from the ALS Association that made me sit up and pay attention. It told the story of a woman with ALS-related voice ... Read more

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