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Common treatments for ankylosing spondylitis

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The diet many patients use to treat their AS without medication

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A spreadsheet template you can copy and use

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The AS Diet Walkthrough

A quick start guide to what to eat when you’re starting out and what to avoid

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'Safe' Foods

A suggested list of foods to start with on your elimination diet

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Foods to Avoid

A suggested list of foods to avoid at the start of your elimination diet

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Recipes

Delicious, easy to follow recipes for people following the AS diet

New Audio Podcast! Welcome to Gut Heroes: How This Resource Could Help You

New Audio Podcast! Welcome to Gut Heroes: How This Resource Could Help You

by Gut Heroes | Feb 8, 2024 | Podcast

I’m happy to announce the launch of my new Gut Heroes audio podcast! I hope this offers a convenient way to listen, whether you’re commuting, doing yoga and balancing on your head or out on a walk. You can access this podcast in all the usual channels...
What to Eat (and How to Pack!) for Trekking on the Ankylosing Spondylitis Diet

What to Eat (and How to Pack!) for Trekking on the Ankylosing Spondylitis Diet

by Gut Heroes | Jan 19, 2024 | Articles, Diet

When we think about what to eat for endurance activities, like trekking, ‘carbs’ often spring to mind… This has been the mantra ever since I can remember: eat something beige and stodgy and take advantage of that ‘slow release’ energy....
Autoimmune issues, the power of the social network and air moisture

Autoimmune issues, the power of the social network and air moisture

by Gut Heroes | Dec 11, 2023 | Diary

SI Pain: 1/100 | Rib or Shoulder Pain: 0/100 | Concrete Back: 7/100 The ankylosing spondylitis has largely been great, with no SI joint pain and just a few fringe symptoms in the rib and shoulder. Nothing severe, more just an ‘awareness’ of those body...
Some ‘fringe’ AS symptoms PLUS a disappointing start to the infrared sauna blanket test

Some ‘fringe’ AS symptoms PLUS a disappointing start to the infrared sauna blanket test

by Gut Heroes | Dec 4, 2023 | Diary

SI Pain: 1/100 | Rib or Shoulder Pain: 9/100 | Concrete Back: 7/100 It was quite an interesting weekend because I experienced an explosion of fringe ankylosing spondylitis an autoimmune symptoms. These included… • A constant runny rose whenever I was outside •...
Podcast: The Latest Ankylosing Spondylitis News: “Yes! AS Affects Both Men and Women… Common Comorbidities… and Mick Mars”

Podcast: The Latest Ankylosing Spondylitis News: “Yes! AS Affects Both Men and Women… Common Comorbidities… and Mick Mars”

by Gut Heroes | Nov 26, 2023 | YouTube

Resources Here are links to the original articles I discuss in the podcast: 🔗 Yes, ankylosing spondylitis is found in women, too🔗 Clinical Challenges: Early Disease in Axial Spondyloarthritis🔗 Mick Mars Says He’s “Never Stopping” Despite Ankylosing Spondylitis🔗...
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