Summary
Ghostrunners host Jake Triplett shares his first experience with SAAT (Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment) acupuncture, a specialized form of ear acupuncture used to treat his Alpha-Gal red meat allergy caused by a tick bite. He describes the unusual process of visiting one of only two practitioners in the Kansas City metro area, located in Grandview, Missouri, where a Chinese-trained practitioner used a probe device on his ear to locate specific allergy points. The testing process involved holding vials corresponding to different allergens while the practitioner checked arm resistance, then placing small needles in the ear at the identified points. Jake had needles placed for Alpha-Gal and dairy, which he was told to leave in for three weeks. The hosts discuss the contrast between Eastern and Western medicine approaches, with Jake noting his skepticism about the diagnostic process while remaining open to the results. The episode captures a genuine first encounter with alternative medicine from someone unfamiliar with the practice.
Key Points
- Jake tried SAAT (Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment) acupuncture to address his Alpha-Gal red meat allergy from a tick bite
- Only two practitioners in the entire Kansas City metro area offer this specialized ear acupuncture technique
- The practitioner was trained in China and held a Bachelor of Surgery degree
- Testing involved holding vials of allergen "signals" while the practitioner checked arm resistance
- Small needles were placed in the ear at specific allergy points and left in for three weeks
- Jake expressed skepticism about the diagnostic method, noting it felt like the practitioner already knew what to look for based on what he told them
- The hosts discussed the tension between Eastern and Western medicine, comparing it to chiropractic and homeopathic approaches
- Jake mentioned that SAAT acupuncture is considered a mainstream medical treatment in some countries
