03/31/2026
Did you know? Removing a ticks when you come home doesn't necessarily protect you from Alpha-Gal Syndrome the way it might with Lyme disease.
Here in the Ozarks, the Lone Star tick bite can trigger Alpha-Gal sensitization in less than an hour — sometimes from a bite you never even noticed.
If you or someone you love is dealing with mystery symptoms — rashes, digestive discomfort, or joint pain — it might be worth asking a doctor, “Could this be AGS?”
For more information about Alpha-Gal Syndrome, check out our full blog at https://ourhealingroots.net/blog/alphagal. 💚