E73: Navigating Allergy and Autoimmune Challenges with Dr. Kara Wada

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Dr. Kara Simonson Wada to discuss Dr. Wada's journey as a pediatric and adult allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician, and her personal experience with Sjogren's disease. They explored the importance of lifestyle changes in managing autoimmune diseases, practical tips for reducing exposure to toxins, and maintaining a healthy microbiome. Dr. Wada emphasized gradual, practical changes, and shared resources available on her website, drkarawada.com, for those seeking to improve their health through lifestyle adjustments.0:28 - Introduction and Welcome0:43 - Dr. Wada's Background and Professional Journey2:10 - Dr. Wada's Autoimmune Diagnosis Journey7:30 - Understanding Sjogren's Disease12:43 - Lifestyle Medicine and Autoimmune Disease Management18:53 - Practical Tips for Healthier Living21:49 - Allergy, Inflammation, and Microbiome27:34 - Supplements and Caution27:57 - Professional Insights and Personal Experiences28:47 - Additional Roles and Resources29:37 - Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Dr. WadaConnect with Dr. WadaFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD/?locale=sw_KEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergistYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@drkarawadaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/Website: https://www.drkarawada.com/Connect with Dr. RellerMy linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy Website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwaterallergy/homeSubscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, iheartradio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.