Bleecker,
Again, please read John's post more carefully. I think a little less nit-picking over words is in order here. But two can play that game....
Notice he said:
"This is for those who are interested; a re-posting from a few years ago and it is still relevant. Fasting takes down the worst flare for me every single time."So he specified that is is something that works FOR HIM and he posted it for those interested in considering fasting....not to say EVERYONE should do it. And if you're not interested then this post doesn't apply to you so don't worry about it.
" What I DO know is that fasting eliminates nearly all inflammation, and is much easier to follow than any diet."
You may know it, but it is a very personal opinion. Not accepted in biology.
Ummm....yeah, John was simply stating his opions based on his experience. He wasn't saying it was accepted in biology and he shouldn't have to.
Fasting is not a safe thing for many people. This website bills itself as a great source of information. Please put a disclaimer on this.
Did you not read what John said?
"And I do not know whether fasting is healthy for everyone; certainly there are some few who might be harmed by such a measure."There is NOTHING wrong with someone posting about or suggesting a treatment method that has helped them even if it isn't a "currently accepted medical treatment for AS". This is exactly the purpose of this site...to help each other cope and suggest ways to do so. If fasting or standing on your head is that thing that helps you then DO IT and by all means share your knowledge in the hope it may also relieve pain and suffering for someone else. It's up to the reader what they do with the info or experiences you choose to share here on KA.
All the best
