May/Jun 2024 – Lynchburg Living
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The Expert: Debi Farley | Acupuncture Works, LLC
What is Alpha-Gal Allergy ?Â
Alpha Gal Allergy is an allergy to the sugar molecule galactose-a-1,3-galactose that is found in all 4 limbed mammals, except humans and Old World Apes. You are allergic to this sugar and all mammal meats and their products including milk, dairy, protein powders, medications…Â
What is the treatment for Alpha-Gal?Â
The Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) is a highly effective treatment for any allergy. It is currently the only effective treatment available for Alpha-Gal. SAAT turns the positive allergy response to a negative response.Â
Is SAAT the same as using acupuncture? Â
No, it is not the same as acupuncture. It is based in French Auricular Medicine and the works of Dr. Paul Nogier and Dr. Nader Soliman. Studies have shown SAAT to be more effective than these treatments.
Why does SAAT not work for some people? Â
There are many reasons, the most common is that you are reacting to something for which you’ve not yet been treated. Example: Natural ingredients in bacon.Â
Why does Alpha Gal still show up in blood work after the treatment?Â
Blood work does not tell you if, when, what, or how you will react if you consume mammal meat. No allergy treatment will change your blood work.Â
Alpha Gal is the only food allergy that an allergist may tell you, it is okay to try after a few years if your numbers are lower. They do not do this with a peanut or shrimp allergy. Have you ever wondered why?
If I get bit by another tick, will my Alpha Gal symptoms return?Â
The signal for the positive allergy response to Alpha Gal has been turned off. If you do
have symptoms, it is most likely an allergy to something else. But you can always be
checked to see.
ABOUT THE EXPERT
With over 20 years of experience as an Acupuncturist, Debi Farley is board certified by the National Certification Commission (NCCAOM), licensed by the State of Virginia as a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and licensed in Florida as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She is certified in Chinese Auricular Therapy, the Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) and Auricular Medicine, she is Lynchburg’s expert on treating the Alpha Gal food allergy as well as diseases the tick may give you. Â
It is Debi’s mission to partner with her patients to help them live their best life possible.
Acupuncture Works, LLCÂ
114 Duncraig Dr. (Wyndhurst), Lynchburg VA 24502
434-237-0302
www.AcupunctureWorks LLCLynchburg.com
