Managing AS from the Inside Out: A Functional Approach to Whole-Body Healing

In this episode of Spondycast, host Jill Miller interviews Laurane Chemenda, a functional nutrition therapy practitioner, about managing ankylosing spondylitis (AS) through a functional and whole-body healing approach. Laurane shares her personal journey from being bedridden with AS to achieving full remission through integrative and natural methods. The discussion explores the role of nutrition, gut health, and lifestyle changes in supporting healing and complementing conventional medical care. Laurane provides practical advice on managing AS from the inside out, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of the condition and empowering individuals to take an active role in their health. She also discusses the autoimmune protocol (AIP) and specific tests like GI mapping, MRT, and SIBO, which help tailor dietary and lifestyle strategies to individual needs.