Tag: allergies

What is Alpha-Gal?

Posted on by Front Desk
Alpha-gal Allergy Alpha-gal is a sugar (galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) found in most mammals with the exception of humans, apes, and monkeys. Alpha-gal can be found in many products made from these mammals including some medications, cosmetics, vaccines, gelatin, and milk products. Alpha-gal is transmitted to lone star ticks after biting animals including cows and sheep. Lone star ticks will then carry the alpha-gal and inject the molecules into the human body. This may trigger the appearance of a condition known as alpha-gal syndrome. This results from an unusual immune response to the alpha-gal sugar. Affected people would have mild to severe allergic reactions upon eating red meat (beef, lamb, pork, venison, and rabbits). Allergic reactions also occur upon exposure to products from...Read More

Stinging Nettle Leaf Infusion – guest post by wabi sabi herbs + lifestyle

Posted on by Hailey Ward-Maldonado
Hailey Ward-Maldonado is a Knoxville-native Folk Herbalist with Wabi Sabi Herbs + Lifestyle. She is also the Marketing Manager at Balanced You Clinic! In this guest post, we invite Hailey to share about the benefits of drinking stinging nettle leaf infusions. Stinging Nettle Leaf, (AKA nettle leaf AKA nettles) comes from the Stinging Nettle plant. This wholesome herb can be utilized to increase minerals and boost iron. The benefits of increasing our nutrient intake in this way are multi-faceted. As you drink nettle leaf infusions, you may notice increased energy, clarity of thoughts, better sleep, and reduced allergic reactions. The nutrients in nettles are best extracted via water, and an infusion is recommended. Find Dried Nettle Leaf Tea at Balanced...Read More