Ive had a ton of relief since going strict carnivore. I started in the middle of a terrible flare up, i was having continuous spasms, couldn't stand up straight, it was bad. I was desperate, searched online saw a few stories of people claiming some pretty bold results from going carnivore. I tried it, and within a few days, i think it was day 4 or 5 i slept all the way through the night. After a few weeks no spasms at all and that feeling like you have steel cables in your muscles is gone and hasn't returned. I still have aches, but it feels like its just the spots that have been permanently messed up. I really recommend giving it a try if you are struggling, worst case it doesn't work for you and you ate a bunch of beef, its a pretty low barrier to entry. If youre curious on how to start search RUclips for dr. Shawn Baker, dr. Ken Berry or dr. Anthony Chaffey. Hopefully it helps someone else like its helped me.
That diet caused my cholesterol to skyrocket. I have a family history of heart issues so carnivore wasn't something I could pursue. Power to you though!! I am glad to see people can get holistic relief!
@@jf7654 that seems to happen with lean individuals that go carnivore, there was a recent paper studying people that fit that type called the lean mass hyper responders, it has something to do with how your body changes from burning sugar to burning fat for energy. The paper concluded that if you are lean, with low triglycerides and high HDL and LDL you are not at higher risk of atherosclerosis. The author of the paper is Dave Feldman, and there have been quite a few RUclips videos interviewing him about it as you can probably imagine this was a controversial study and irritated the statin salesmen
I tried low starch and it was completely unsustainable. I lost weight but it flared my UC and caused my cholestrol to skyrocket. Sugar is a huge inflammation starter. So far weather, sleep, and mood are the most prevalent connections with my AS. Before I was diagnosed I always flared during or around finals week in college like clockwork. Trying to find all the balances will take years. I fast for religious reasons a couple times a year and that is extremely effective.
You pretty much described what I've done over the years, though I only got an AS diagnosis two months ago, I've had symptoms for 30years. Fasting makes more difference than anything else for me, and avoiding wheat/refined grains and sugar (especially drinks) also really helps. I have been offered biologics recently and turned them down. I feel the risks outweigh the benefits. Did you ever try them?
This video is very helpful. Love your approach of figuring out what works for you and trying it out for a week or two. Other experts suggest 6 months of elimination which I find soul crushing. For me, I’m 4 days into cutting out starch and sugar and I can notice the difference already.
In a way, AS has made me live a healthier life. It’s as though we are the canaries in the mine. We experience pain and discomfort when we make the wrong decisions or when we cheat. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences. Helping even one person is worth it; you have made a profound impact.
I'm suffering from AS for 4 years now and doctor told me to take salazin tab but whenever i stop taking it my whole back and chest start stiffing and paining without 1/2 months. Suddenly i got so much depressed and i can't able to study properly for this problem. So i randomly search here for solution and got this video and now i got your comment which makes me feel a little bit better at least. Can you kindly tell me something? Should i join gym? Would it be helpful?
@@Peachu2411I’ve been diagnosed with AS in early 2020. Everyone’s case is different of course. But what seems to help me is daily exercise and whole foods diet (basically no processed foods). I don’t know, maybe I am wrong, but I think it’s probably a good idea to consider pills as the last resort, only when all other options are exhausted. Hope you’ll get better ❤️🩹
Really appreciated this video and your inclusive approach. One diet really doesn't suit all. I'm early on my gut and AS healing journey. I have history of eating disorders as well, so food experimentation has been difficult and led to relapses. This time feels different , after a big flare up I realised only I can help myself get better and start enjoying life again! I'm 21 and most of my life I've been in pain. At the moment I'm plant-based , and have been for the past 6 years . My condition has worsened hugely in the past 3 years. I'm taking etoricoxib, (NSAID). I used to take humira but stopped (too soon), I want to really focus on my diet and ED recovery . Thanks again 👍🏻
Great subject. I believe movement and diet is key to success. What has proven to work best for me is a whole food plant based diet. When I trip up and give in to my cravings of processed foods (usually candy or chips) I feel like absolute garbage for days after. The recovery can be brutal. My movement of choice is dance and virtual reality fitness (boxing and music fitness, etc). These two lifestyle changes have given me back nearly all normal movement but it takes a daily routine and a lot of determination to maintain.
One of the biggest ick for me was being 'advised' by everyone to quit weightlifting but it's genuinely so great to see that weightlifting is possible and I don't have to quit the gym. One question though - are sweet fruits like grapes/strawberries are OK to eat with AS? But nonetheless, thank you for making this video, and hope you make more in the future on AS :)
Everyone is so different regarding nutrition…for me I try to stay away from the more “sugary” fruits but some people can do completely fine with it! Thanks for your comment 🙌
Thank you for everything you do. I’m going through a bad flare right now and want to re-think my diet in terms of eliminating grains, and starch-heavy vegetables…I don’t eat meat, just fish, eggs and dairy…Is there a particular whey protein you’d recommend? Thank you!
I have started Humira from 5 years now. My AS it’s okay, my markers were always good. But I have uveities. I am thinking to stop humira and focus more and more on diet
Just discovered this channel. Very sound advice❤️. I have been no starch for about 4 months (no meds at all). I am just starting to see some good results. However, my diet is very restrictive (chicken, beef, lettuce) and I really want to enrich it. But I do hesitate to add anything until I see more results…
Yes, it's true, everyone has to try what works for them and what doesn't. My nutritionist says that sometimes it takes two months for the body to react to a food. I eat fish and some vegetables and fruits and it works.
Full fat dairy (like heavy whipping cream and butter) is really low in A1-casein-protein in cows milk that can irritate the immune system. Sheeps milk/cheese doesn’t have A1 casein, only A2. Also, many stores now sell A2 milk, which is also A1-casein-free. Trader Joe’s makes some great sheep cheeses that are good stand-ins for Parmesan. I love what dairy can add to a dish, so the idea of giving it up completely was sad. So I learned what types of milk products have the most A1, and am trying to avoid these types.
Hi, I have AS and proctitis is one of my symptoms. I try not to eat more than two portions of grains a day and I don't drink alcohol at all. I restrict my sugar, dairy, salt, oil and hot spice intake. It's interesting that you still consume so much dairy cause it's my kryptonite
Add more butter to your diet so your calories go up. Pick up some weightlifting so it stimulates your appetite. Fruits and honey is good also like like the comment below but try it for 2 weeks first and see how you feel overall.
Thanks for mentioning this. I have just read it in the National library of medicine. The paper also reads that you may benifit from antibiotic therapy along with the zero starch diet. I will show this to my GP, he may prescribe me antibiotics along with my medications for my AS. I'm also due to start biologics, so antibiotics may be beneficial.
@@AlexLevineFitness thanks for replying. And thanks for the exercise videos. I’ve watched so many other exercise videos for AS but obviously they don’t know first hand how painful and stiff this can be. Yours are helping me!
I fucked up my SI going too heavy on front squats few days after a night out. I guess it was the combination of those two that triggered the inflammation. I have basically been on remission for almost two years being able to run etc. Only some really minor flare ups here and there. I thought that I gotta suffer for weeks now since this was the worst flare since the beginning of my disease. But I noticed pretty soon that the inflammation is going away after I dropped fast carbs (rice) getting them basically from sweet potatoes and parsnips. Those two have been the main source of carbs in my diet and keeping the inflammation low. Dropped dairy and cashews also just in case they are keeping the inflammation from going away but I am gonna add them back after I feel normal again. Also I started drinking a bit more extra virgin olive oil after the flare. I drink it daily anyway as it is one of the strongest natural anti-inflammatories out there. I feel like I'm back to running and lifting normally soon. I just feel like as long as there is ZERO processed food or added sugar in the diet you eventually start to feel better and can actually eat 1 "normal" meal a day and still not get the joint pain. And also something you mentioned about the fruits I totally agree. Favoring the low sugar berries over high sugar fruits is something I've been doing too. Ah and almost forgot sauerkraut. I would suggest everyone suffering from AS start eating it. It supports the gut health. It's a massive thing.
also avoid any vegetable oils in cooking especially corn, and any cereals. Drinking a splash of Apple cider vinegar in a glass of water is worth looking into also.
Found this video really helpful. It’s great to hear about an positive approach to dieting with AS that isn’t overly restrictive but instead realistic and sustainable. I’m curious how you track changes in your symptoms based on changes in diet (or anything for that matter)! Any specific apps you find helpful or routines to make tracking/monitoring your condition more regular and sustainable?
I appreciate your comment! Honestly over time I just tried to pay attention to how my body felt after eating certain things. Once I got rid of certain foods and tried bringing them back in I could notice how poorly certain foods effected me. I had a lot of stomach/gut issues early on with AS so it was pretty easy for me to notice what foods affected me (I am sure this wont be the case for everyone). Now the hardest part is just sticking with it 😂
Can you fill the sufficient amount of calories you need while restricting carbs? As a skinny man who have a weak stomach I find it hard to eat sufficient amount of food since fats and proteins are harder to digest
You can reverse your Ankylosing Spondylitis by changing your diet which involve stop eating gluten foods like wheat, rye, barley, stop eating grains like rice, corn, oath, stop eating night shades like pepper, white, red or yellow potatoe (you can eat sweet potatoe), stop eating vegetable oils, peanut, stop eating fried foods. stop eating processed foods, stop eating white sugar, stop eating pasta, bread, dairy (milk), eggs, chicken. You can make smoothies like blending green vegetables like kale, spinach, cucumber, you can also cook vegetables, eat a lot of vegetables, eat coconut, avocado, eat home prepared/made whole foods like sweet potatoes, yams and beans. You can also do exercise like walking, cycling.
What helped me was going organic tbh and staying the hell away from processed food as much as possible. Sometimes, I would have to out of survival. When you work long hours and sometimes don't even have enough time to make something because you either are in pain from working or you're just having a flare up...ya kinda have to. But I've actively been listening to my body and pick the best options in most situations. Keeping active, dancing, walking, breathing exercises. I still eat rice. I just stick to Thai rice (a whole lot less of Arsen than US products) and again, organic and ethical sources from farmers. Try to keep away from stress. Money has been the stressor these years and from betrayal trauma. Honestly? My biggest triggers have been from emotional distress! Idk what kind of Ankylosing Spondylitis I have, but it's been no walk in the park. I'm doing pretty okay right now...just need less stress and more joy.
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Ive had a ton of relief since going strict carnivore. I started in the middle of a terrible flare up, i was having continuous spasms, couldn't stand up straight, it was bad. I was desperate, searched online saw a few stories of people claiming some pretty bold results from going carnivore. I tried it, and within a few days, i think it was day 4 or 5 i slept all the way through the night. After a few weeks no spasms at all and that feeling like you have steel cables in your muscles is gone and hasn't returned.
I still have aches, but it feels like its just the spots that have been permanently messed up. I really recommend giving it a try if you are struggling, worst case it doesn't work for you and you ate a bunch of beef, its a pretty low barrier to entry. If youre curious on how to start search RUclips for dr. Shawn Baker, dr. Ken Berry or dr. Anthony Chaffey. Hopefully it helps someone else like its helped me.
That diet caused my cholesterol to skyrocket. I have a family history of heart issues so carnivore wasn't something I could pursue. Power to you though!! I am glad to see people can get holistic relief!
@@jf7654 that seems to happen with lean individuals that go carnivore, there was a recent paper studying people that fit that type called the lean mass hyper responders, it has something to do with how your body changes from burning sugar to burning fat for energy. The paper concluded that if you are lean, with low triglycerides and high HDL and LDL you are not at higher risk of atherosclerosis.
The author of the paper is Dave Feldman, and there have been quite a few RUclips videos interviewing him about it as you can probably imagine this was a controversial study and irritated the statin salesmen
Same here. I've had A.S. for over 40 years and carnivore saved my life.
Made my cholestrol sky rocket too
Me too.. The least amount of starchy foods the better.
I tried low starch and it was completely unsustainable. I lost weight but it flared my UC and caused my cholestrol to skyrocket. Sugar is a huge inflammation starter. So far weather, sleep, and mood are the most prevalent connections with my AS. Before I was diagnosed I always flared during or around finals week in college like clockwork. Trying to find all the balances will take years. I fast for religious reasons a couple times a year and that is extremely effective.
You pretty much described what I've done over the years, though I only got an AS diagnosis two months ago, I've had symptoms for 30years. Fasting makes more difference than anything else for me, and avoiding wheat/refined grains and sugar (especially drinks) also really helps. I have been offered biologics recently and turned them down. I feel the risks outweigh the benefits. Did you ever try them?
This video is very helpful. Love your approach of figuring out what works for you and trying it out for a week or two. Other experts suggest 6 months of elimination which I find soul crushing. For me, I’m 4 days into cutting out starch and sugar and I can notice the difference already.
Yeah we gotta break these things down to make it sustainable 💪💪
In a way, AS has made me live a healthier life. It’s as though we are the canaries in the mine. We experience pain and discomfort when we make the wrong decisions or when we cheat.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences. Helping even one person is worth it; you have made a profound impact.
AS absolutely forced me to make better decisions about my health, thank you for your comment and watching!
I'm suffering from AS for 4 years now and doctor told me to take salazin tab but whenever i stop taking it my whole back and chest start stiffing and paining without 1/2 months. Suddenly i got so much depressed and i can't able to study properly for this problem. So i randomly search here for solution and got this video and now i got your comment which makes me feel a little bit better at least. Can you kindly tell me something? Should i join gym? Would it be helpful?
@@Peachu2411I’ve been diagnosed with AS in early 2020. Everyone’s case is different of course. But what seems to help me is daily exercise and whole foods diet (basically no processed foods). I don’t know, maybe I am wrong, but I think it’s probably a good idea to consider pills as the last resort, only when all other options are exhausted. Hope you’ll get better ❤️🩹
Wrong decision or cheat ?
I agree that eliminating processed foods helps. One other thing I found that really helped me is reducing/eliminating the amount of alcohol consumed.
Yes, absolutely!
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❤👍🏻
Really appreciated this video and your inclusive approach. One diet really doesn't suit all. I'm early on my gut and AS healing journey. I have history of eating disorders as well, so food experimentation has been difficult and led to relapses. This time feels different , after a big flare up I realised only I can help myself get better and start enjoying life again!
I'm 21 and most of my life I've been in pain.
At the moment I'm plant-based , and have been for the past 6 years . My condition has worsened hugely in the past 3 years. I'm taking etoricoxib, (NSAID). I used to take humira but stopped (too soon), I want to really focus on my diet and ED recovery .
Thanks again 👍🏻
Excellent video. Just confirms what I’ve been noticing myself.
Great subject. I believe movement and diet is key to success.
What has proven to work best for me is a whole food plant based diet. When I trip up and give in to my cravings of processed foods (usually candy or chips) I feel like absolute garbage for days after. The recovery can be brutal. My movement of choice is dance and virtual reality fitness (boxing and music fitness, etc). These two lifestyle changes have given me back nearly all normal movement but it takes a daily routine and a lot of determination to maintain.
Love it, thanks for sharing! And yes when I go and eat whatever I feel HORRIBLE the next day
appreciate your honesty and transparency!
This is so good of you to do. Thank you. 💪🍀♥
Thank you!
One of the biggest ick for me was being 'advised' by everyone to quit weightlifting but it's genuinely so great to see that weightlifting is possible and I don't have to quit the gym. One question though - are sweet fruits like grapes/strawberries are OK to eat with AS?
But nonetheless, thank you for making this video, and hope you make more in the future on AS :)
Everyone is so different regarding nutrition…for me I try to stay away from the more “sugary” fruits but some people can do completely fine with it! Thanks for your comment 🙌
Do you still lift weights with as?
Likewise!
Thank you for everything you do. I’m going through a bad flare right now and want to re-think my diet in terms of eliminating grains, and starch-heavy vegetables…I don’t eat meat, just fish, eggs and dairy…Is there a particular whey protein you’d recommend? Thank you!
I have started Humira from 5 years now. My AS it’s okay, my markers were always good. But I have uveities. I am thinking to stop humira and focus more and more on diet
I have ankylosis spondylosis since I was 14 t and now I'm 30s. I have tried Medical Medium protocol for two months and it helped me a lot.
Could you please tell how is your symptoms and how medical relief you pain 😢😢
🙏🙏
Just discovered this channel. Very sound advice❤️. I have been no starch for about 4 months (no meds at all). I am just starting to see some good results. However, my diet is very restrictive (chicken, beef, lettuce) and I really want to enrich it. But I do hesitate to add anything until I see more results…
Yes, it's true, everyone has to try what works for them and what doesn't. My nutritionist says that sometimes it takes two months for the body to react to a food. I eat fish and some vegetables and fruits and it works.
Love it
Love it!
I like your common sense approach and approach to healthy eating. 👍
Thank you 🙏🙏
Full fat dairy (like heavy whipping cream and butter) is really low in A1-casein-protein in cows milk that can irritate the immune system. Sheeps milk/cheese doesn’t have A1 casein, only A2. Also, many stores now sell A2 milk, which is also A1-casein-free. Trader Joe’s makes some great sheep cheeses that are good stand-ins for Parmesan. I love what dairy can add to a dish, so the idea of giving it up completely was sad. So I learned what types of milk products have the most A1, and am trying to avoid these types.
awesome! Thanks for sharing
Hi, I have AS and proctitis is one of my symptoms. I try not to eat more than two portions of grains a day and I don't drink alcohol at all. I restrict my sugar, dairy, salt, oil and hot spice intake. It's interesting that you still consume so much dairy cause it's my kryptonite
The dairy is a tough on. I try to reduce it but I like it too much haha
Great advice!
Appreciate that 🙌🙌
Carnivore works for me but Im going very underweight and dont know what to do.
Add some fruits and honey perhaps raw dairy as well and see how you tolerate things
Add more butter to your diet so your calories go up. Pick up some weightlifting so it stimulates your appetite. Fruits and honey is good also like like the comment below but try it for 2 weeks first and see how you feel overall.
Hi Alex,
Interesting you mention low starch. Have you heard anything about Klebsiella and high starch diets linked with ankylosing?
I have, there’s been a little bit of research done on it that seems very promising
Huge connection.
Thanks for mentioning this. I have just read it in the National library of medicine. The paper also reads that you may benifit from antibiotic therapy along with the zero starch diet. I will show this to my GP, he may prescribe me antibiotics along with my medications for my AS. I'm also due to start biologics, so antibiotics may be beneficial.
I was just diagnosed w AS, do you also take medicine such as Humira? That’s what my rheumatologist is recommending.
I personally don’t take any medication 🙏
@@AlexLevineFitness thanks for replying.
And thanks for the exercise videos. I’ve watched so many other exercise videos for AS but obviously they don’t know first hand how painful and stiff this can be. Yours are helping me!
I fucked up my SI going too heavy on front squats few days after a night out. I guess it was the combination of those two that triggered the inflammation.
I have basically been on remission for almost two years being able to run etc. Only some really minor flare ups here and there. I thought that I gotta suffer for weeks now since this was the worst flare since the beginning of my disease. But I noticed pretty soon that the inflammation is going away after I dropped fast carbs (rice) getting them basically from sweet potatoes and parsnips. Those two have been the main source of carbs in my diet and keeping the inflammation low. Dropped dairy and cashews also just in case they are keeping the inflammation from going away but I am gonna add them back after I feel normal again. Also I started drinking a bit more extra virgin olive oil after the flare. I drink it daily anyway as it is one of the strongest natural anti-inflammatories out there. I feel like I'm back to running and lifting normally soon.
I just feel like as long as there is ZERO processed food or added sugar in the diet you eventually start to feel better and can actually eat 1 "normal" meal a day and still not get the joint pain.
And also something you mentioned about the fruits I totally agree. Favoring the low sugar berries over high sugar fruits is something I've been doing too. Ah and almost forgot sauerkraut. I would suggest everyone suffering from AS start eating it. It supports the gut health. It's a massive thing.
Thanks for the comment 🙌🙌
also avoid any vegetable oils in cooking especially corn, and any cereals. Drinking a splash of Apple cider vinegar in a glass of water is worth looking into also.
Found this video really helpful. It’s great to hear about an positive approach to dieting with AS that isn’t overly restrictive but instead realistic and sustainable.
I’m curious how you track changes in your symptoms based on changes in diet (or anything for that matter)! Any specific apps you find helpful or routines to make tracking/monitoring your condition more regular and sustainable?
I appreciate your comment! Honestly over time I just tried to pay attention to how my body felt after eating certain things. Once I got rid of certain foods and tried bringing them back in I could notice how poorly certain foods effected me. I had a lot of stomach/gut issues early on with AS so it was pretty easy for me to notice what foods affected me (I am sure this wont be the case for everyone). Now the hardest part is just sticking with it 😂
Can you fill the sufficient amount of calories you need while restricting carbs? As a skinny man who have a weak stomach I find it hard to eat sufficient amount of food since fats and proteins are harder to digest
You can reverse your Ankylosing Spondylitis by changing your diet which involve stop eating gluten foods like wheat, rye, barley, stop eating grains like rice, corn, oath, stop eating night shades like pepper, white, red or yellow potatoe (you can eat sweet potatoe), stop eating vegetable oils, peanut, stop eating fried foods. stop eating processed foods, stop eating white sugar, stop eating pasta, bread, dairy (milk), eggs, chicken. You can make smoothies like blending green vegetables like kale, spinach, cucumber, you can also cook vegetables, eat a lot of vegetables, eat coconut, avocado, eat home prepared/made whole foods like sweet potatoes, yams and beans. You can also do exercise like walking, cycling.
Are you also on any meds for AS?
Ive been researching oxalates. I would not want spinach smoothies, no way.
@@MCLdyprocessed food and cut back sugar so some fasting thats it eat as much anti inflammatory fresh foods possible and keep active
Damn, that's just about everything! 😳
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I believe doctors also know this then why they are not telling this information
Can I eat rice?
Can I eat buckwheat?
I eat non-glutinous grains, I prepare them with proper soaking... I avoid sugar, processed carbs, potatoes and tapioca is what I avoid
What helped me was going organic tbh and staying the hell away from processed food as much as possible.
Sometimes, I would have to out of survival. When you work long hours and sometimes don't even have enough time to make something because you either are in pain from working or you're just having a flare up...ya kinda have to. But I've actively been listening to my body and pick the best options in most situations.
Keeping active, dancing, walking, breathing exercises.
I still eat rice. I just stick to Thai rice (a whole lot less of Arsen than US products) and again, organic and ethical sources from farmers.
Try to keep away from stress. Money has been the stressor these years and from betrayal trauma. Honestly? My biggest triggers have been from emotional distress! Idk what kind of Ankylosing Spondylitis I have, but it's been no walk in the park.
I'm doing pretty okay right now...just need less stress and more joy.