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


Written by Dr. Kara Wada

What the hell did you do to your hair? Apr 25, 2023

16 years later it still hits hard. 

 My bright confident smile immediately faded. 

My heart sank into an aching pit in my stomach.

 

We had just wrapped up finals. 

First year of med school complete.

Halle-freaking-lujah.

 

After failing my first anatomy practical exam, I had gone from optim...

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From Straight As to Authenticity & Audacity and back again advocacy & empowerment Apr 25, 2023

Unlearning, Rediscovering & Reconciling.

 

2nd grade.I just got off the big yellow school bus.

Walking down our long street with Rachel* & Brittany*

They were 1 and 2 years older-respectively.

It was report card day.

 

I was BEAMING, thrilled to share out how I got straight As...again. My str...

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Earth Day 2023 events & announcements Apr 23, 2023

It’s Earth Day!! 

How are you celebrating Mother Earth

We don’t have anything specific planned for today but over the past few years, we have been making changes- in many ways inspired by our children.


Slowly but surely, we have been making strides at decreasing our footprint and impact on the plan
...

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Celebrating Another Trip Around the Sun events & announcements Apr 11, 2023

This week I am celebrating my 39th trip around the sun today and kicking off my countdown to #40. 

I have so much I still want to accomplish with my time on planet earth and more energized and encouraged to keep up the work. I see each birthday as another opportunity to recalibrate. 


Setting goals
...

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Top 10 Reasons to Attend the 2nd Annual Virtual Sjogren's Summit events & announcements Mar 24, 2023

We are closing in on the 2nd Annual Virtual Sjogren’s Summit and it is going to be HUGE!!

We have an INCREDIBLE lineup of expert speakers, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and AMAZING GIVEAWAYS!! 

Seriously you are NOT going to want to miss this event… 

 

Here are our Top 10 Reasons to ...

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Digital Detox events & announcements Mar 20, 2023

When was the last time you stepped away from your phone and laptop for more than a few hours? 

If you have followed me for any length of time, you know I am all about creating a mindset of abundance especially when it comes to how we eat!

I won't be advocating for any dietary detoxes anytime soon....

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Hype or Harmful? Breaking Down the Headlines non-toxic without the nonsense Mar 10, 2023

  Did you see the headlines last week? 
Sigh. 
Another reminder that what we put in and on our bodies can impact our health. 

Artificial sweeteners are extremely common in many packaged & processed foods- especially those found in low carb products. 

They are even recommended by some healthcare prof...

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Exercise Role in Immune System Health lifestyle medicine Feb 24, 2023

We just had the first false spring of the year in Ohio this week and goodness did it feel glorious! May this be your quick reminder to pick up your spring allergy supplies if you haven't already...

I have been working on incorporating movement back into my daily routine after falling into a bit of a ...

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