A tick with text.
A tick with text.

Tick Tips

Ticks and alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)
Tick bites cause AGS. In the U.S., most cases are caused by lone star ticks, which are common in the southern, midwestern, and mid-Atlantic United States.

If you have alpha-gal syndrome, it is important to avoid tick bites, because new bites can make your AGS worse. On the other hand, if you avoid new tick bites, you may eventually be able to add mammalian foods back into your diet under the supervision of your allergist.

Continue reading to learn more about tick tips, written for the Alpha-Gal Information website.

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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

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