by Nicolas Hulscher, MPH
A peer-reviewed study published in Medical Acupuncture reported results that almost sound too good to be true for alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)—the tick-induced condition that can make people suddenly allergic to red meat, dairy, and other mammalian products after a tick bite.
Researchers evaluated 137 patients with AGS treated using a specialized form of auricular acupuncture called Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT). The results were striking: among patients with follow-up data, 96% reported remission of symptoms after treatment. Many who had previously been unable to tolerate beef, pork, dairy, or other mammalian foods were reportedly able to reintroduce them without allergic reactions.