Send us Fan Mail Alpha-gal syndrome is changing how millions think about “allergies.” In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kieran talks with family nurse practitioner and mylabsforlife.com founder Dette Avalon about her harrowing journey from a Lone Star tick bite to six ER visits after a dental implant processed with bone char. She explains why Alpha-gal is a carbohydrate-driven, delayed reaction that can strike in the middle of the night, the difference from classic protein-triggered allergies, and the hidden triggers that extend well beyond meat. The discussion explores the frequent slide into mast cell activation features (MCAS), the role of gut health, vitamin D, and minerals, and practical ways to reduce total inflammatory burden—right down to EMF hygiene while you sleep. What You'll Learn: How Alpha-gal differs from typical protein-based IgE allergies and why reactions are delayedReal-world symptoms and patterns: nighttime flares, GI distress, racing heart, drooling, and anaphylaxis riskHidden triggers to watch: lanolin in lotions and toilet paper, gelatin, heparin, magnesium stearate, certain dental materials, and aerosolized exposuresWhy many with Alpha-gal exhibit mast cell activation features and how that impacts histamine, POTS-like symptoms, and glucose swingsPractical stabilization strategies: vitamin D, minerals, gut repair, red light therapy, humming/tapping for vagus nerve tone, and EMF reduction at nightSelf-advocacy essentials at home and in hospitals, including communicating about heparin and documenting tick bitesBroader contributors discussed by Dette: mold exposure, glyphosate, deuterium, and the westward spread of Lone Star ticksIf you or someone you love suspects Alpha-gal—or you’ve had unexplained nighttime reactions after eating—this conversation offers eye-opening insights and immediate steps to consider. #AlphaGalSyndrome #TickBite #MastCellActivation #GutHealth #IntegrativeMedicine J. Dette Avalon, FNP-BC — a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of clinical experience spanning primary care and integrative medicine, and the founder of MyLabsForLife.com, a trusted online lab testing platform that has been serving the health community for 13 years. But Dette’s story goes beyond the clinic — she herself was diagnosed with Alpha-gal Syndrome, and that personal experience became the fuel behind her most important work yet. She is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Alpha-gal Syndrome: A Functional Approach to Relief, Investigation, and Recovery — with a foreword written by Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Senior Research Scientist at MIT and author of Toxic Legacy. Dette invited Dr. Seneff, a leading expert on glyphosate, to contribute because of the compelling and troubling link between glyphosate exposure, microbiome disruption, and our growing susceptibility to Alpha-gal and chronic disease. Today, Dette brings both the clinical expertise and the lived experience to this conversation — and that combination is rare. https://mylabsforlife.com/ https://healthyguthealthybrain.com/ Are you eager to explore more about health and wellness? Discover an all natural solution to combating the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist craze. Click on the link below and explore the Feel Great System - a clinically proven approach to boosting natural GLP-1 production, suppressing appetite and improving both your metabolism and weight. https://ufeelgreat.com/usa/en/c/LiveFree As a Decoding Health viewer, you get wholesale pricing and a money back guarantee. Give it a try and let us know your results. https://imbiopharma.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/urban-a-kiernan-ph-d-8568b621/ https://www.youtube.com/@DecodingHealthPodcast Thank you to our sponsor - iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation: Together, we can be the next stage in developing a revolutionary approach to drug discovery. We give communities the opportunity to invest in their own health as we improve how drugs are discovered to make them more effective and affordable. Visit https://imbiopharma.com/ to learn more. This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co
