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    Raising awareness of alpha-gal allergy

    My ongoing fatigue issues have finally been resolved, and a major factor turns out to be a bizarre allergy -- the alpha-gal allergy. This is an allergy to mammal food products (dairy, beef, pork, venison, etc.) caused BY A TICK BITE. I'm still kind of in awe of how science-fictional the whole...
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    A cry out for help...

    @LivingwithFibro Hi! Have you ever read The Paleo Mom's blog? http://www.thepaleomom.com She's a biochemist who does a fantastic job explaining the science behind how various foods affect the gut and the immune system. I think you might find a lot of insight into your digestive troubles...