Most of you will not have a clue what Alpha-Gal is. I know because 99% of the time when I say it I get a hollow blank uncomprehending stare in return. In a nutshell, Alpha-Gal is acquired through tick bites–specifically through the Lone Star Tick and causes at the very least an allergy to mammal meat (beef, pork, lamb, goat, rabbit, deer!–ironic, huh?!). Yes, you read that correctly: MEAT. I know….it sounds like science fiction!!!
Often it cascades into other allergies such as gluten and dairy. My husband and I have written extensively about it at our other websites:
This is more than just an allergy folks. It’s a death-threat hanging over your head every single time you put food into your mouth. It’s hard enough to avoid MEAT, GLUTEN AND DAIRY, but the food industry in their compulsion to make more than a fair profit puts all kinds of sneaky KILLER things in their products. It’s criminal.
HOWEVER….best news EVER…there is HOPE. Through many anguished, hopeful and heartfelt prayers I believe the Lord led me to an ANSWER. I will tell my COMPLETE recovery story in another blog, but for today the answer is CULTURED FOOD.
Please do not discount and discard this because of it’s simplicity. IT WORKED FOR ME. ALL of my “cascading allergies” (those that came AFTER the meat allergy) ARE GONE!!! (I know…it still gives me tears!) I do not know (yet) if the meat allergy is gone. Because of it’s life-threatening aspect I can’t just try a piece of meat!! But, I am scheduled to take the blood test–AND I’LL SHARE THAT AS SOON AS I KNOW.
But, for now, it’s like Christmas every day I can eat (almost) like a normal person without worrying how far away the ER is.
THIS IS EARTH-SHATTERING NEWS!!! I personally know so many people who have contracted Alpha-Gal so I know there are multitudes of you out there.
So, if the only thing you know about cultured food is YOGURT then you need to start reading up!!! Here is THE BEST SITE for learning about culturing food. Donna has overcome her own health demons and has a wonderful stories to share about her family and many others. Part of her site is a paid subscription, but there are MANY, MANY articles, recipes and how-to’s that are free.
I DO NOT GET ANY MONETARY OR ANY OTHER KIND OF RECOMPENSE FROM DONNA!!! I’m sharing this because cultured food changed my life–I know it can do the same for you.
PS I’ll put my own personal journey out of the Alpha-Gal rabbit hole on this blog as soon as I can. My time is limited as my HERBAL GENESIS (HERB KITS) is getting ready to launch on Feb 1. I can’t wait to share that with you.
