Kicking AS – a Column by Andrea Wyckoff

Medicinal marijuana has been a true lifesaver for me as someone with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). I have so much gratitude and appreciation for this plant, as it provides pain relief and brings balance and well-being into my life. On top of that, the cannabis industry has provided me…

Luke Magda and I first met online in a Facebook group called “Low/No Starch Lifestyle Group for Ankylosing Spondylitis.” There, thousands have discovered that making changes to their diet by removing starches, especially highly processed ones, and saying no to other inflammatory foods, can drastically reduce inflammation in the…

Second in a two-part series. (Photos by Andrea Wyckoff) Thank you for reading part two of my radon mine series. If you haven’t yet, please read part one, “My Experience With Radon Mine Therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis.” It explains how I ended…

First in a two-part series. In 2014, I took a road trip to Montana to receive experimental treatments in the underground radon mines. (Photos by Andrea Wyckoff) Visiting the “radon resorts” of Montana was actually one of the best solo vacations I…

I am honored to be joining the team here at Ankylosing Spondylitis News. I have been living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for the past 20 years, so I am very familiar with the ups and downs of having a rare disease crash land into your life and snatch control…