New Year, New Immune System: Why You Should Start Allergy Immunotherapy NOW | Episode 29

Send us Fan MailIt's a brand new year, which means fresh calendars, fresh intentions... and the same old allergies waiting for their spring comeback. But not this year!In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – talk about how to achieve an immune system reset that actually lasts. They blend powerful insights on habit formation with a crucial medical strategy: starting immunotherapy during the off-season (winter) to prepare for your easiest allergy season yet.If you're looking to harness the power of prevention, this episode explains why January is the perfect time to commit to a treatment plan that will deliver measurable relief by spring. Stop playing catch-up and start living ahead of your allergies.EPISODE IN A GLANCE01:17 Prevention vs. Cure: Why It Matters for Allergies01:59 Why You Should Start Immunotherapy When You Feel Good05:07 Beating the Odds: Micro-Habits for Treatment Adherence07:11 Planning Your Allergy Year: Expectations and Medication Breaks09:17 Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs: Visualizing a Better Allergy SeasonWRITE A PODCAST REVIEWSEND US A [email protected] HOSTSKARA WADA, MDDr. Kara Wada is a quadruple board-certified physician in allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine, and founder of the Immune Confident Institute. As a Sjogren’s patient and life coach, she combines modern medicine with lifestyle and mindset practices to help patients harness their body's ability to heal.WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookYoutubeTikTokAMBER PATTERSON, MDDr. Amber Patterson is a world-renowned allergy and immunology expert pioneering the future of immunotherapy. As the U.S. ambassador for ILIT™ Protocol (a 3-injection allergy shot protocol), she is redefining allergy care through her practice, Auni Allergy®, and the groundbreaking Auni® ILIT™ Learning Network.WebsiteInstagramInstagramFacebookYoutubeMEAGAN SHEPHERD, MDDr. Meagan Shepherd is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with nearly 15 years of experience specializing in advanced immunotherapy. She is known for her practical, evidence-based approach and her unique focus on "allergy-conscious living"—designing homes, habits, and lifestyles that improve her patients' quality of life.InstagramFacebook