Kicking AS – a Column by Andrea Wyckoff

Andrea lives in a little off-grid cabin on Mt. Shasta with her cat, dog, and a forest full of critters. She currently works on a cannabis farm with the nicest co-workers on the planet. Andrea has found medical marijuana to be a lifesaver for treating the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis and she feels so lucky to enjoy working in that industry, too. Over the years she has shared many of her favorite anti-inflammatory paleo, keto, and raw-food recipes on her blogs, BettyRawker.com and ForestandFauna.com. She looks forward to sharing her adventures in “Kicking AS” with all of you.

How Medical Marijuana Has Reduced My AS Pain

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…

A Chat With Luke Magda About AS and the Carnivore Diet

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…

Have a DIY Spa Day for Your Aches and Pains

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…