# 460 Using Chinese Medicine to Treat Alpha-Gal • Rebecca Chrestman

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Podcast: [Qiological Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/qiological-podcast-915251)
Published: 2026-05-12T05:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://qiological.com
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a77e0135-98ec-4384-8ca6-5a7ca4685605.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3814

## Resource

We often think of allergies as simple reactions, but some conditions reveal a far deeper conversation between the immune system, environment, and daily life—one that evolves with every exposure. In this conversation with Rebecca Chrestman, we explore Alpha-Gal syndrome through both modern understanding and Chinese medicine, looking at how patterns like damp heat and spleen imbalance help make sense of complex, multi-system symptoms. We discuss the realities of treatment—not quick fixes, but gradual shifts in reactivity, lifestyle, and resilience. We also touch on the emotional and practical impact of living with a condition that reshapes how you eat, live, and move through the world. Listen in for a conversation that brings together clinical insight, traditional thinking, and the lived experience of navigating a truly modern illness.

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