Kari OwensCondition: Hypothyroidism, Ankylosing SpondylitisDiagnosed Year: 2006Foods I Love:Collard Greens Grapefruit with Sea Salt Fresh Honey Duck Fig Rutabaga Brussels Sprouts Venison SausageFoods I Avoid:Nuts Tomatoes Eggplants Peppers Eggs Gluten Dairy Legumes Seeds Fillers Processed SugarsMy Recipes & ArticlesSpicy Ginger Golden Beet Soup on March 21, 2021Ginger Whipped Coconut Cream With Pomegranate Seeds on February 15, 2015Garlic Thyme Skillet Chicken in Creamy Creamless Onion Gravy on February 10, 2015My StoryI was first diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis* at only 15 years old. Since then, my life evolved from, first, avoiding my diagnosis, then accepting it, and finally working towards heal myself. The journey led me into a love of health conscious eating. Over time, I’ve found that this has stimulated healing inside my body, primarily by fighting inflammation.In 2014 my desire to heal through food increased as I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. I am currently studying to become a certified Nutrition Coach, but I don’t only focus on food. Though I am a total “foodie,” my approach is lifestyle focused, designed to beat my autoimmune disease and to strengthen my spirit. I believe that when I eat real foods, I am also able to nurture my soul. It has therefore become my goal to help people transition their lifestyles into something beautiful that works for them and most importantly allows them to grow into finding the joy that fills their souls too.To find out more about Kari and her recipes, visit her website at www.wholelifefullsoul.com. She can also be found on Instagram as @wholelifefullsoul* Ankylosing Spondylitis is a rare form of chronic arthritis. It creates inflammation in the spinal joints causing severe pain and discomfort, and can lead to new bone formation on the spine causing spinal fusion. This form of arthritis also affects other joints of the body like the shoulders, hips, heels and hands. Like other autoimmune diseases it can cause chronic fatigue syndrome.
