Articles Featuring All Things Allergy, Autoimmunity, & Anti-inflammatory Living
Written by Dr. Kara Wada
"What do you mean when you say you care for patients that 'don't read the textbook'?" A colleague recently asked me this, and it's a fantastic question that gets to the heart of my approach to medicine.
For over 15 years, I've specialized in helping people navigate the often-confusing world of a...
This Women's Health Month, let's talk about the progress we've made, but more importantly, how far we still need to go – especially in medical research and clinical care.
As a board-certified allergy, immunology, lifestyle, and functional medicine physician, and a certified life coach, I've dedi...
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...
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