# Complementary Therapies **URL:** https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/c/ataxia-symptoms-and-treatments/complementary-therapies/12.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [GcMAF as treatment?](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/gcmaf-as-treatment/5221)
**Author:** [@Trullsa](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Trullsa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/gcmaf-as-treatment/5221 "2017-02-17T02:07:22Z")
Has anyone here tried GcMAF as treatment for this disease? --- ## [I am thinking about buying a Balance vest](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/i-am-thinking-about-buying-a-balance-vest/5237)
**Author:** [@Dolo23](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Dolo23)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/i-am-thinking-about-buying-a-balance-vest/5237 "2017-02-17T01:51:22Z")
I am being coerced into buying one of those balance vests. I do see all the good reviews and stories behind it so I am not really fighting it. I guess I just feel that my hyper reflexes and the leg shakes are the most ex… --- ## [Equine therapy](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/equine-therapy/5485)
**Author:** [@hapie](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/hapie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/equine-therapy/5485 "2016-12-30T17:14:38Z")
I want to share my experience with horse therapy. I have been participating in horse therapy for over a year. It is amazing! Initially, I was skeptical as I have balance problems and dizziness. (I have SCA8). Essentia… --- ## [Second vest try-out was not helpful. Chinese herbs?](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/second-vest-try-out-was-not-helpful-chinese-herbs/2814)
**Author:** [@neta](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/neta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/second-vest-try-out-was-not-helpful-chinese-herbs/2814 "2015-07-28T07:23:05Z")
Dear All, I was recently in NYC and tried out the Motion Ware Vest for the second time with Dr. Stephen Kantor. It helped me zero on the stairs and very slightly when he pushed me to the right. It was nothing like the v… --- ## [Motion Therapeutics Vest](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/motion-therapeutics-vest/2407)
**Author:** [@euniecorn](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/euniecorn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2014, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/motion-therapeutics-vest/2407 "2014-10-06T02:56:37Z")
I found out about this motion therapeutics vest about a year ago. I saw the videos of patients who had MS, and other movement diseases including ataxia. They showed quite an improvement from just simply wearing a weighte… --- ## [Brain Based Therapy](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/brain-based-therapy/2404)
**Author:** [@Marjorie\_F](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Marjorie_F)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/brain-based-therapy/2404 "2014-10-01T19:08:36Z")
Has anyone used this for treatment ? --- ## [Bathrooms](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/bathrooms/88)
**Author:** [@Sheila\_Smith](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Sheila_Smith)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/bathrooms/88 "2014-06-09T04:16:46Z")
Could anyone recomend a reputable company that specilises in disabled baths.? Ive got pamphlets from 3 companies but they are so fancy and i expect cost the earth!!! Thankyou all. Sheila. [Previous page](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/c/ataxia-symptoms-and-treatments/complementary-therapies/12.md)