Ankylosing Spondylitis Articles
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Ankylosing Spondylitis, the Western Diet and the Inuit Connection
What does ankylosing spondylitis trigger in some and not others? Why does it effect us specifically? The single biggest 'penny drop' moment for me was how our individual genetics, diet and environment are all deeply connected. This is something Alan Ebringer...
7 Ways to Stave Off Hunger on the Starch Free Diet for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Key Points: Increase your portion sizes (especially fats and proteins) for regular meals Drink plenty of water throughout the day Build up a emergency tool kit of safe snacks Hunger is one of the biggest problems you'll face when starting the no starch diet....
The Glucose Transporter GLUT3 Controls T Helper 17 Cell Responses Through Glycolytic-epigenetic Reprogramming (Sugar and Inflammation)
Published: March 21, 2022Authors: Sophia M. Hochrein, Hao Wu, Miriam Eckstein, Jan Van den Bossche, E. Dale Abel, Martin Vaeth In Summary: Sugar causes significant inflammation Eating excess sugar and other carbohydrates, over time, could lead to the development...
Can the Starch Free Diet ‘Cure’ Ankylosing Spondylitis?
The official line is this... There is currently no established cure for ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Instead there are treatment options. These are designed to manage symptoms, relieve pain, and slow disease progression. These methods can involve medications, dietary...
What Foods Are Allowed on the Starch Free Diet?
🕑 Please note: this is a 2 minute explainer page You can see the more detailed 'safe foods' page here The following is a list of foods that are generally safe, for most people, when starting their AS Wellness Plan. 🍴 Meat and Fish ✔️Chicken✔️ Seafood...
HLA-B27 and its Subtypes in World Populations
M. Khan Published: 1st July 1995 Abstract: "Twenty-five years ago, HLA-B27 was recognized as a new HLA specificity. It is present throughout Eurasia but is virtually absent among the genetically unmixed native populations of South America, the Bantus and Sans...
What Foods Should Be Avoided on the Starch Free Diet?
🕑 Please note: this is a 2 minute explainer page. You can see the more detailed 'foods to avoid' page here The fastest route to pain-free is to avoid everything on the list below when you are first starting out. This is about building your personal AS wellness plan...
Blepharitis, Dry Eye and How to Relieve Symptoms
Key Points: Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyes that can cause 'dry eye', swelling and a painful scratching sensationHEPA filters can help reduce triggersSymptoms can be treated using the "Heat, Cleanse, Hydrate" routine Blepharitis means "inflammation of the...
Consumption of Olive Oil and Risk of Total and Cause-Specific Mortality Among U.S. Adults
MartaGuasch-Ferré PhD, Yanping Li PhD, Walter C, Willett MD, Dr PH, Qi Sun MD, ScD Laura Sampson RD, Jordi Salas-Salvadó MD, Miguel A. Martínez-González MD, Meir J. Stampfer MD, Dr PH, Frank B. HuMD, PhD Published: January 2022 Background: "Olive oil consumption has...
Association between Klebsiella pneumoniae and ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published: 12th January, 2022Authors: Fayu Long, Taiping Wang, Qing Li, Yiquan Xiong, Yong Zeng In Summary: 25 case-control studies showed "a significantly higher positive rate" of Klebsiella in patients with ankylosing spondylitisThese findings suggest Klebsiella...
Is the Starch Free Diet for Ankylosing Spondylitis Difficult to Follow?
For many people with ankylosing spondylitis, the Starch Free Diet (also known as the London AS Diet or the Low / No Starch Diet) can be a powerful way to manage their symptoms. The guiding principle behind the diet is that eliminating starches helps to minimise...
Impact of Age on Mortality and Complications in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis Spine Fractures
Mayur Sharma, Nikhil Jain, Dengzhi Wang, Beatrice Ugiliweneza, Maxwell Boakye, Doniel Drazin Department of Neurosurgery, University of Louisville, 200 Abraham Flexner Hwy, Louisville, KY 40202, USA, Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, School of Medicine,...
Comparison of the Antibacterial Activity of Australian Terminalia spp. Extracts Against Klebsiella Pneumoniae: A Potential Treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Reece Courtney and Ian Edwin Cock Published: 16th December 2021 Abstract: "Traditional medicines prepared using Terminalia species have been used globally to treat inflammation and pathogenic infections. Recent studies have demonstrated that multiple Asian and African...
Is Ankylosing Spondylitis Hereditary?
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) does appear to have a strong hereditary component. This means that it can be passed down from parents to their children through genetic factors. However, this is absolutely not a guarantee. Not everyone with a family history of AS will...
What Causes Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis and autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints, especially in the spine. While the exact cause of AS is not known, researchers believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors...
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis and autoimmune disorder that mainly affects the spine. It can also cause pain and inflammation in other parts of the body, including the ribs, hips, shoulders and knees. It's a life long condition that usually starts...
How is Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated?
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic condition that affects the joints and spine. While there is no official cure for AS, there are treatments available that can help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life. Treatment for AS vary on the patient but can...
Is There a Cure For Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic condition. As far as the official medical line goes, there is no "cure", as yet. However, there are a number treatments for AS that can help manage symptoms, reduce (and in some cases eliminate) pain and improve quality of...
Efficacy and Safety of Fengshi Gutong Capsule in Patients with Active Ankylosing Spondylitis: A 4-week Randomized Controlled, Double-Blinded, Double-Dummy Trial
Ya Xi, Liudan Tua, Yanli Zhang, Qinghong Yu, Henglian Wu, Shanhui Ye, Haibo Li, Zena Chen, Jialing Wu, Shuangyan Cao, Qiujing Wei, Jieruo Gu Published: 8th October 2021 Abstract: "Fengshi Gutong Capsule (FSGTC) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that is composed...
Effect of a Low Starch Diet in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Published: 2021 - OngoingAuthors: Universidade do Porto, Portuguese Institute of Rheumatology, Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz In Summary: BREAKING NEWS: The first major clinical study of the effect of a Low Starch Diet on ankylosing...
Does Ankylosing Spondylitis Affect Areas Other Than the Spine?
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) can affect other parts of the body besides the spine. AS is what is known as a systemic disease, which means it can affect multiple systems throughout the body. Here are some of the other parts of the body that can be affected by AS: Hips:...
What Are the Potential Complications of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic condition that affects the joints and spine. While there are treatments available that can help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life, there are also potential complications that can arise from AS. These typically...
Essential: Why You Should Try ONE Thing at a Time (or You’ll Never Know What Works and What Doesn’t)
Do this and you will save time and money. In fact it's arguably THE most important realisation you can have when you are trying to figure out exactly what works for you. When you first get a diagnosis for any kind of medical disorder (especially one that is alien to...
A Pilot Study of Possible Anti-Inflammatory Effects of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Lillemor Berntson Published: 10 June 2021 Abstract: "To explore possible anti-inflammatory effects of the specific carbohydrate diet in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This diet has shown anti-inflammatory effect in children with inflammatory bowel...
Gut Microbiota–MicroRNA Interactions in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Fataneh Tavasolian, Robert D. Inmanabc Spondylitis Program, Division of Rheumatology, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Departments of...
Inflammasome Activation in Ankylosing Spondylitis is Associated with Gut Dysbiosis
Giuliana Guggino, Daniele Mauro, Aroldo Rizzo, Riccardo Alessandro, Stefania Raimondo, Anne-Sophie Bergot, M. Arifur Rahman, Jonathan J. Ellis, Simon Milling, Rik Lories, Dirk Elewaut, Matthew A. Brown, Ranjeny Thomas, Francesco Ciccia Published: 16th January 2021...
Comparison of Clinical Features in HLA-B27 Positive and Negative Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: Results From a Cohort of 4,131 Patients
Shangzhu Zhang, Yanhong Wang, Linyi Peng, Jinmei Su, Xiaofeng Zeng, Mengtao Li, Zhenbiao Wu, Jian Xu, Min Yang, Lijun Wu, Cheng Zhao, Xinwang Duan, Qin Li, Jing Zhu and Wenqiang Fan Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education,...
Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity: An Intricate Balance in Individuals Health and the Diseased State
Bilal Ahmad Paray, Mohammed Fahad Albeshr, Arif Tasleem Jan, and Irfan A. Rather Published 21st December 2020 Abstract: "Damage to the tissue and the ruining of functions characterize autoimmune syndromes. This review centers around leaky gut syndromes and how they...
Ocular Demodex: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Literature
Alexis Ceecee Zhang, Alex Muntz, Michael T M Wang, Jennifer P Craig and Laura E Downie Published: July 2020 Abstract: "There is increasing clinical and research interest in the potential contribution of Demodex to ocular surface disease. The aim of this systematic...
Study: People With Ankylosing Spondylitis Are More Likely to Experience Depression and Anxiety
Title of Study: "The incidence of depression and anxiety in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis" Published: 2nd March, 2020 | Link: View study here | Authors:Jamie YE. Park, Alyssa M. Howren, Enav Z. Zusman, John M....
An Add-On Training Program Involving Breathing Exercises, Cold Exposure, and Meditation Attenuates Inflammation and Disease Activity in Axial Spondyloarthritis – A Proof of Concept Trial
G. A. Buijze, H. M. Y. De Jong, M. Kox, M. G. van de Sande, D. Van Schaardenburg, R. M. Van Vugt, C. D. Popa, P. Pickkers, D. L. P. Baeten Published: December 2019 Objectives: "The primary objective of this trial was to assess safety and anti-inflammatory effects of...
The Microbiome in Autoimmune Diseases
Published: December 2018Authors: F. De Luca, and Y. Shoenfeld In Summary: Microbiota (such as bacteria in the gut) live symbiotically with humans which is why "the human microbiome might be a major player in autoimmunity"Dysbiosis can "induce autoimmune disease" for...
Importance of maintaining a low omega–6/omega–3 ratio for reducing inflammation
Published: 13th January, 2018Authors: James J DiNicolantonio and James H O’Keefe In Summary: Seed oils are high in omega 6 and can contribute to inflammation Marine omega 3s (fish oil) activate "anti inflammatory mechanisms"Decreasing our omega-6 / omega 3 ratio can...
Dietary practices and inflammatory bowel disease
Technical details from the study Abstract: "The etiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains elusive but it is believed to result from incompletely understood interactions between environmental triggers in a potentially genetically susceptible host and a...
The Association of HLA-B27 and Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review
Li Zhanga, Yan-Jie Zhangb, Jin Chenc, Xiao-Lei Huangb, Gong-Si Fangc, Li-Juan Yangb, Yu Duanb, Jing Wangb Medical Genetics Center, Anhui Medical College, Hefei, China Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University,...
Subclinical magnesium deficiency: a principal driver of cardiovascular disease and a public health crisis
Published: 13th January, 2018Authors: James J DiNicolantonio, James H O’Keefe, and William Wilson In Summary: Magnesium could be essential in the prevention (and treatment) of chronic disease If deficient magnesium "can be pulled from the bone (as well as...