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

The Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast

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 Welcome
0:43 - Dr. Wada's Background and Professional Journey
2:10 - Dr. Wada's Autoimmune Diagnosis Journey
7:30 - Understanding Sjogren's Disease
12:43 - Lifestyle Medicine and Autoimmune Disease Management
18:53 - Practical Tips for Healthier Living
21:49 - Allergy, Inflammation, and Microbiome
27:34 - Supplements and Caution
27:57 - Professional Insights and Personal Experiences
28:47 - Additional Roles and Resources
29:37 - Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Dr. Wada
Connect with Dr. Wada
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD/?locale=sw_KE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drkarawada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Website: https://www.drkarawada.com/
Connect with Dr. Reller
My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermd
Podcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/
Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy Website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwaterallergy/home
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1. E73: Navigating Allergy and Autoimmune Challenges with Dr. Kara Wada (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:56)

3. Dr. Wada's Background and Professional Journey (00:01:11)

4. Dr. Wada's Autoimmune Diagnosis Journey (00:02:38)

5. Understanding Sjogren's Disease (00:07:58)

6. Lifestyle Medicine and Autoimmune Disease Management (00:13:11)

7. Practical Tips for Healthier Living (00:19:21)

8. Allergy, Inflammation, and Microbiome (00:22:17)

9. Supplements and Caution (00:28:02)

10. Professional Insights and Personal Experiences (00:28:25)

11. Additional Roles and Resources (00:29:15)

12. Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Dr. Wada (00:30:05)