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Written by Dr. Kara Wada

The Last 90 Days of 2024: How to Finish Strong advocacy & empowerment Oct 01, 2024

We're officially entering the final stretch of 2024! Can you believe it?

Time seems to be flying by, which is why I wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate some wins – both big and small.

I'm a big believer in the power of acknowledging our accomplishments, no matter how big or sm...

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The Case Against "Secondary" Sjögren's: It's Time for a Change sjogren's Sep 18, 2024

The historical classification of Sjögren's syndrome into "primary" and "secondary" categories is outdated and misleading.

The evidence suggests that Sjögren's, whether it appears alone or with another autoimmune disease, is fundamentally the same condition.

The term "secondary" not only diminishes...

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The Gut-Sjogren's Link: Understanding the Connection and Finding Relief sjogren's Aug 28, 2024

If you're living with Sjogren's disease, you're likely no stranger to the constellation of symptoms that come with it: the relentless fatigue, the sandpapery dryness, the achy joints. But have you ever considered that your gut health could be playing a significant role in these challenges?

As a phy...

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Sjogren's Myths Busted: Separating Fact from Fiction sjogren's Aug 21, 2024

If you've spent any time researching Sjogren's disease online or talking to others about it, you've probably encountered some pretty cringeworthy myths. These misconceptions can be not only frustrating but also harmful, leading to delayed diagnoses, inadequate treatment, and a whole lot of unnecessa...

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Sjogren's Gaslighting: When Your Symptoms Are Dismissed sjogren's Aug 14, 2024

If you're living with Sjogren's disease, you know the struggle is real. The fatigue that feels like you're wading through quicksand, the sandpaper-dry eyes and mouth, the achy joints... it's a lot to handle. But what's even more frustrating is when you seek help and are met with dismissal or disbeli...

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What is Sjogren's Disease? A Deep Dive into This Misunderstood Autoimmune Disease sjogren's Aug 07, 2024

If you're reading this, chances are you or someone you love is dealing with the puzzling world of Sjogren's disease. Maybe you've been recently diagnosed, or perhaps you're still searching for answers amidst a sea of confusing symptoms. Either way, you're in the right place.

As both a physician and...

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Is Your Mouth Breathing Secretly Sabotaging Your Health? anti-inflammatory living Jul 24, 2024

Do you ever wake up feeling like you've been sucking on cotton balls all night? If so, you might be a mouth breather. And while it might seem like a harmless habit, breathing through your mouth instead of your nose can have some surprising –– and not-so-pleasant –– consequences for your health.

Why...

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New Hope for Sjogren's: Breakthrough Treatments on the Horizon sjogren's Jul 10, 2024

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Sjogren's Disease. As a physician, I thought I knew a lot about this autoimmune disease, but it wasn't until I became a patient myself that I truly understood its impact. The fatigue, the dryness, the nagging aches and pains –– it felt like my body had turned ag...

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