JANNEKE PHUNG
I am a wife to a wonderfully supportive husband. I’m grateful to be a mother to three kind-hearted boys. I long for my life to reflect my love for Jesus. I desire to love others well. I have a passion for living a full life despite an autoimmune disease.
I live in Calgary, Alberta, where I take full advantage of being surrounded by prairies and mountains. Running my home, feeding my family and myself, and homeschooling my 3 kids is my full-time dream job.
In October 2019, after many years of health struggles, I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. This diagnosis prompted me to make drastic changes to my lifestyle – especially my diet. Adjusting my diet has allowed me to go from living with crippling AS-related pain to enjoying a 95% pain-free life.
I created this site with the hope of inspiring you toward healing. My wish is that you find support, encouragement, and nourishment here so that you can thrive!
Additionally, I write a column (Just Keep Swimming) about my experience with ankylosing spondylitis for Ankylosing Spondylitis News.
ANDREA WYCKOFF
Andrea made enormous contributions to the ankylosing spondylitis community. She was a trailblazer who selflessly imparted knowledge to others in the throes of AS. She helped turn grief and fear into hope and optimism. Many in the AS community would not be where they are today if it was not for Andrea’s selfless dedication to pouring into perfect strangers.
Andrea’s passing due to a tragic motor vehicle accident in September of 2021 has left a massive hole in the ankylosing spondylitis community.
Starch-Free Feasting intends to help carry forward her work. Andrea always gave freely. So, dear stranger, go ahead and indulge in Starch-Free Feasting! She wouldn’t have it anyway.
The Beautiful Legacy of Andrea Wyckoff: Hope, Healing, & Inspiration