Articles Featuring All Things Allergy, Autoimmunity, & Anti-inflammatory Living
Written by Dr. Kara Wada
Getting a Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) diagnosis can feel like navigating a minefield. As a board-certified allergist, immunologist, and lifestyle medicine physician (and a Sjogren's patient myself!), I understand this frustration deeply. I’ve seen countless patients dismissed and unhe...
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...
Let's face it: living with a chronic health condition like allergies or an autoimmune disease can sometimes feel like you're navigating a maze –– alone. The endless doctor's appointments, the confusing symptoms, the constant effort to feel "normal" when your body seems to have other plans. It's a lo...
As physicians, our primary goal is to provide the best possible care to our patients. However, even with the best intentions, medical gaslighting can occur, leading to patient distress and potentially harmful outcomes. Medical gaslighting is not often intentional. It can happen when physicians, unde...
Have you ever left a doctor's office feeling unheard or dismissed? In a world where patient advocacy is increasingly vital, understanding and avoiding medical gaslighting is essential. Medical gaslighting occurs when healthcare professionals invalidate or downplay a patient's symptoms, often leading...
As a seasoned physician, I've journeyed through a myriad of experiences, each sculpting my perspective on medicine, patient care, and life itself. In this blog post, I'd like to share some of the most impactful lessons I've learned over the years. These insights aren't just about the science of medi...
Learning to unlearn.
The bad news is my anxiety has been on the rise again…
My sleep was suffering.
Waking up in a cold sweat of panic that I forgot to do something or laying awake with the constant churn of should’ves and could’ves…
Replaying little conversations over and over like a terribl...
To any and all that fulfill a mothering role in someone’s life…
Using our intuition, creativity, empathy, and emotional intelligence to serve as
Caregivers. Nurturers. Educators. Protectors.
Today we celebrate you.
It is so hard when we are the nurturers, to remember to take time for ou...
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