by Gut Heroes | Jul 17, 2022 | Articles
Ankylosing spondylitis is a long term condition. It’s characterised by painful inflammation of the joints (particularly in the lower spine) which can cause severe stiffness and at times crippling pain. While it has traditionally been seen as more prevalent in...
by Gut Heroes | Jun 14, 2022 | Articles
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be difficult to diagnose. That’s because the symptoms can mimic those of other conditions. Back pain is extremely prevalent in the modern world which is why ankylosing spondylitis often goes undiagnosed, or misdiagnosed, for years...
by Gut Heroes | Jun 8, 2022 | Articles
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...
by Gut Heroes | May 24, 2022 | Diet
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...
by Gut Heroes | Mar 21, 2022 | Research
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...
