Articles Featuring All Things Allergy, Autoimmunity, & Anti-inflammatory Living

As a board-certified allergy/immunology/lifestyle/functional medicine physician and certified life coach, I understand the frustration of seasonal allergy flare-ups firsthand. I also live with Sjogren’s and chronic sinus issues, so those itchy, watery eyes, runny noses, and asthma attacks are ...

Exciting news is buzzing in the Sjogren’s community! A medication called Nipocalimab recently received Fast Track designation from the FDA for treating adults with moderate to severe Sjogren’s Disease. This comes on the heels of also getting Breakthrough Therapy designation –– making it the...

As a board-certified allergy/immunology/lifestyle medicine physician and a life coach, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people navigate the complex world of immune system disorders –– from allergies and autoimmune diseases (like my own Sjogren’s and dysautonomia) to mast cell activation and ev...

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...

Hey everyone, Dr. Kara here! As a board-certified allergy/immunology/lifestyle/functional medicine physician and a fellow Sjogren’s patient, I know firsthand how frustrating dry skin can be, but it's even worse when you have Sjogren’s. You feel it everywhere.

In this article, we're diving dee...

Sjogren’s Disease. It’s a puzzle, a maze, a medical merry-go-round. If you’ve been searching for answers, feeling dismissed, or bouncing between specialists, you’re not alone.

As both a physician and a Sjogren’s patient, I understand this frustrating journey firsthand. It took years for me to g...

If there’s one thing that has helped me manage my Sjogren’s more than any medication, supplement, or special diet –– this is it.

Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Kara Wada, a board-certified allergy and immunology physician. I also happen to live with Sjogren’s and dysautonomia (translation: my immune and n...

In today's health-conscious world, it's natural to have questions about your immunity – especially when it comes to vaccines. Am I still protected? How can I know for sure? As a board-certified allergist, immunologist, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine physician (and a certified life co...