Becoming Immune Confident

Over a 1/2 million emergency room visits every year that are the result of an insect sting. Stings are a huge source of fear, anxiety when we have these bugs buzzing around our picnics at the park. This week we are talking all about insects that sting! If you are enjoying the podcast, I would love for you to hit subscribe and to share this podcast with your friends & family!For all things allergies, autoimmunity and anti-inflammatory living follow @crunchyallergist and subscribe to our email list https://www.drkarawada.com/ for even more helpful tips, tricks, and thoughts from an immune system physician turned autoimmune patient.

Welcome everyone. I am so excited to welcome you back to this episode of the Crunchy Allergist Podcast. I am recording this on July 2nd the official halfway point of 2022.So both here on the podcast and in a pop-up event we are working to refresh, refocus and recommit to ourselves. We have named the event the 1st Mid-Year Resolution Reset.This week I am so excited to share with you the recent Master Class I taught about self-compassion! Why? Because as you will soon find out, the research is clear. We are much more likely to achieve our goals when we are able to treat ourselves with loving-kindness.In addition to tuning into these 2 special podcast episodes, both today’s and last week’s episode “5 habits of women who are thriving” you are also invited to join us to Gain better clarity on what living an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle looks like Take actionable steps in alignment with YOUR goals! Start to let go of the baggage that is holding you back. If after listening to today’s master class you are energized and ready to take serious action toward living a sustainable anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Those looking to reject diet culture Those who AREN’T looking for the quick fix. Those who are ready for an uncomplicated sustainable science-supported approach health & healing. Those who are ready to break up with their own worst critic.Join Jen and I in a private FB group for 2 weeks of anti-inflammatory living fun where we get to hang out with other really cool people! Attend Live group coaching sessions to break through our limiting beliefs MidYear Resolution Retreat workbook where you will assess where you are, aspire to your wildest dreams, and ascend step by step to reaching them!How do you find out more about this awesome event?Click here.

What 5 habits do I return back to time and time again to keep me out of survival mode and tapped into my thriving mode? Tune in and then I challenge you to start taking meaningful steps to reset, refocus and recommit. Join Jen & I at the Mid-Year Resolution Retreat starting July 2nd! Register today to reserve your slot!Visit www.drkarawada.com and subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss any details.

Today, we welcome back our most listened-to guest, My friend, colleague, and partner Jen Tharani. Jen is an anti-inflammatory dietician. Together we help those living with autoimmunity reimagine what their lives can look like and re-define anti-inflammatory living making it a sustainable part of their everyday lives.We recorded this conversation on Friday, June 10th reflecting on our experiences during the pandemic. To learn more about our AIRsquared programs visit www.successwithsjogrens.com. To check out my free resources including my newsletter list, visit www.drkarawada.com

Sarah Boyles is an expert urogynecologist (FPMRS) with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She manages her successful group practice, publishes widely in her field and creates national FPMRS quality standards. Recognizing the need for pelvic floor education in society at large, she has recently pivoted to creating quality content for women that is easy to obtain outside the clinical arena. You can see her work at thewomensbladderdoctor.com and on Instagram @thewomensbladderdoctor. To learn more about the Anti-inflammatory Re-defined Autoimmunity Re-imagined program visit: bit.ly/AIRsquared

On this special episode, we are featuring a session from the recent Aila Autoimmune Warrior Summit. This session is a discussion of the role of coaching in caring for autoimmune warriors. What is coaching? How can a coach help? How do you find a coach? If you missed the Summit, you can find the sessions on the Free Aila App (download in the app store). The Aila app is also a great resource to track your symptoms. #notsponsoredAlso mentioned in this episode: Alleviate Autoimmune Depression Free Master ClassLearn about the missing pieces of the "Autoimmune Depression" puzzle.In this 2 day experience, Dr. Wada and nutritionist Jenifer will share practical strategies with you to alleviate "Autoimmune Depression".June 6th & 7th @ Noon EST (will be Recorded)RESERVE YOUR SEAT

Dr. Alexis Hugelmeyer, is a coffee-drinking, wanderlusting, wife, mama of three, and Board Certified Family & Osteopathic Medicine Physician. She has spent most of her thirteen year career taking care of the sickest hospital patients knowing that most of them were suffering from preventable, even reversible conditions. In her practice, Dr. Lex focuses on nine fundamental pillars of health and provides patients the education, support and accountability needed to set and achieve their health goals.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlexlifestylemedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlexlifestylemed/Website: https://www.drlexlifestylemedicine.com/ NourishingYour Body & Mind Master ClassLearn the truth about supplements & self-compassion A 2-Day event taking place June 6th & 7th!RESERVE YOUR SEAT

Part 2!Dr. Adrian Chavez is the host of The Nutrition Science Podcast and founder of the Dr. Chavez School of Nutrition. He holds a PhD in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Arizona State University where his research was focused on translating the scientific principles of nutrition into real-world practice for chronic disease prevention. He has a strong passion for fighting against misinformation and helping people get access to practical high quality, evidence-based nutrition guidance. You can find him on Instagram @DrAdrianChavez where he is highly active dispelling myths and teaching basic nutrition concepts in practical and entertaining ways.www.instagram.com/dr.Adrian.chavezThe CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: 5 Foods People with Sjogren's Don't Need to Fear

Dr. Adrian Chavez is the host of The Nutrition Science Podcast and founder of the Dr. Chavez School of Nutrition. He holds a PhD in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Arizona State University where his research was focused on translating the scientific principles of nutrition into real-world practice for chronic disease prevention. He has a strong passion for fighting against misinformation and helping people get access to practical high quality, evidence-based nutrition guidance. You can find him on Instagram @DrAdrianChavez where he is highly active dispelling myths and teaching basic nutrition concepts in practical and entertaining ways.www.instagram.com/dr.Adrian.chavezThe CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: https://earnc.me/nuvvYc5 Foods People with Sjogren's Don't Need to Fear

Amber Patterson, MD is a world-renowned allergy/immunology expert and the US ambassador for intralymphatic allergen immunotherapy (ILIT). Before founding Allergy Unlimited, she developed the first US clinical trial for ILIT (first in the world for pediatrics) as faculty at the Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s hospital where she founded the Center for Immunotherapy. She holds several patents on novel allergy testing devices. A passion for creating systems for identifying the root of immune dysfunction (allergy) or deficiency (low immune function), and then co-developing a plan for healing and empowerment are the driving forces behind her work. Dr. Patterson leads as vice chair of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) immunotherapy and diagnostics committee. Believing in the powerful connection between mind and body, she also volunteers on her local community recreation center (YMCA) board of directors and on the committee for childcare, aiming to co-create positive community resources for physical, mental, and spiritual growth. As a wife and mother of four, Amber has the most fun with her family, playing in nature or traveling the world. The CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: https://earnc.me/J69UUE

If you suffer from tummy troubles or are confused about how to approach eating to support your immune system health, this is a must-listen episode! In this podcast, you will learn about a non-restrictive approach to anti-inflammatory eating from my good friend and partner, Jenifer.Jenifer Tharani is a registered dietitian and daughter of a chronic illness warrior. Jenifer believes that eating healthy does not have to be boring, time-consuming, or expensive. She is extremely passionate about helping women with chronic illness adopt an anti-inflammatory, gut-healing eating pattern without unwarranted food eliminations.She doesn’t believe in diets, instead of making small sustainable lifestyle changes to help you find a balance in your everyday life, including trying to keep your favorite foods in the mix!Jenifer’s mantra is “Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man to Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime”. Her nutrition coaching programs empower you with nutrition education, provide you with accountability to take action and experience transformations, and an inclusive community of women going through the same struggles so you don't feel alone.Have you struggled with food?

If you missed out on the Summit but want to catch all the replays, you can still purchase a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all the recordings here: https://www.drkarawada.com/sjogren-s-summit Also, make sure to subscribe to our email list so you don't miss out on any future events we are hosting! https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter

One of the most common questions I get asked is "Do I have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity?"I was able to share with the 1st Annual Sjogren's Summit group earlier this month how I think through the various symptoms associated with digestive distress and what we can do to sort out what is going on. If you missed out on the Summit but want to catch all the replays, you can still purchase a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all the recordings here: https://www.drkarawada.com/sjogren-s-summit Also, make sure to subscribe to our email list so you don't miss out on any future events we are hosting! https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter The CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: https://earnc.me/JA7aPS

Dr. Rani Banik is America's Integrative Eye Doctor. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional training in Functional Medicine. Dr. Rani focuses on the root cause of eye diseases and uses integrative strategies for conditions such as thyroid eye disease, macular degeneration, cataract, dry eye, glaucoma, and other autoimmune diseases of the visual system. Her treatments are based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, essential oils, and supplements.Dr. Rani runs a private practice based in New York City and is also Associate Professor of Mount Sinai in NYC where she serves as an educator and researcher. As Principal Investigator of several clinical trials in diseases of the optic nerve, Dr. Rani uses cutting-edge approaches such as nanotechnology and gene therapy. Dr. Rani is frequently featured as an expert in the media and has been interviewed on Good Morning America, CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Fox, amongst many others. Dr. Rani has been voted as Castle Connolly Top Doctor and New York Magazine's Best Doctor in Ophthalmology every year since 2017.Link to: Dr Rani's Complete Guide to Dry Eye ReliefInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/This Podcast is not approved for credit by CMEfy, however, you may reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and engage to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ via point-of-care learning activities here: https://earnc.me/twdd1v

Time and energy are a huge issue when you are dealing with a chronic illness. Time and energy scarcity is a big fear I see amongst chronic illness folks, myself included. And understandably so, when your body is betraying you, and you're running on a battery that won't fully charge like that old iPhone, it's really natural for us to flip from thriving mode back into survival mode.I want to challenge your thoughts and your perceptions on time. Our thoughts about time are what give immense power over our lives, and the results we see in our lives. And I'm going to make the case for this in this podcast. This Podcast is not approved for credit by CMEfy, however, you may reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and engage to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ via point-of-care learning activities here: https://earnc.me/8QiYGE

Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP is an internationally renowned leader in children’s environmental health. His research focuses on identifying the role of environmental exposures in childhood obesity and cardiovascular risks, and documenting the economic costs for policymakers of failing to prevent diseases of environmental origin in children proactively.He also holds appointments in the Wagner School of Public Service and NYU’s College of Global Public Health. He is perhaps best known for a series of studies published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism that document disease costs due to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the US and Europe of $340 billion and €163 billion annually, respectively.This Podcast is not approved for credit by CMEfy, however, you may reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and engage to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ via point-of-care learning activities here: https://earnc.me/0TXQC0

An environmental health scientist and dietitian by training, Dr. Jenna Hua is passionate about the environment, public health, and everything food.Jenna holds a BS in Nutrition and an MPH and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from UC Berkeley, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford Medicine. Frustrated by the lack of data for how harmful chemicals (like BPA, phthalates, and parabens) from plastics and everyday products affect our health and clinical outcomes, and the absence of a personalized approach to mitigate harmful chemical exposures, Jenna set out on a mission to change these.She founded Million Marker, a health-tech startup dedicated to empowering everyone with the data and tools to determine how the products they use, the food they eat, the water they drink negatively or positively influence their health. Million Marker helps people understand what chemicals are inside of them—and then provides simple solutions for quickly reducing harmful chemicals through mail-in test kits, lifestyle audits, product recommendations, and counseling.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/YCO0HwswLPIWebsite: https://www.drkarawada.comThis Podcast is not approved for credit by CMEfy, however, you may reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and engage to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ via point-of-care learning activities here: https://earnc.me/eFL5zZ

Fatigue is a symptom that can be in rest frustrating for patients and physicians alike. It is a very prominent symptom in Sjögren’s syndrome and many other systemic diseases. Rarely does it have one simple cause but more often it requires a multifocal approach. Dr. Wada shares her thinking about fatigue as both physician and Sjogren’s patient. Dr. Kara Wada is an Assistant Professor of Allergy/Immunology with experiences of over 10 years teaching medical trainees about misbehaving immune systems. Currently, she serves as Associate Fellowship Program Director at the Ohio State University, Founder/CEO of The Crunchy Allergist and host of the Success with Sjogren’s Podcast. Her advocacy work focuses on improving the physician-patient relationship, improving awareness around invisible illnesses, and improving consumer protections in the personal care and cosmetics industry. She coaches clients using both life and health coaching techniques to break out of maladaptive and self-sabatoging habits to break out of the fatigue and fog and find clarity and confidence in her 30 days to Redefining Success Program. To learn more visit: www.successwithsjogrens.comIf you are loving the podcast, please consider leaving a review to help us reach other potential listeners and grow our spoonie community! You can now subscribe to the Crunchy Allergist YouTube channel and watch this episode live!Submit your reflection here to claim your FREE CME: https://earnc.me/9Xb9uG

Dr. Kara Wada is an Assistant Professor of Allergy/Immunology with experiences of over 10 years teaching medical trainees about misbehaving immune systems. Currently, she serves as Associate Fellowship Program Director at the Ohio State University, Founder/CEO of The Crunchy Allergist and host of the Success with Sjogren’s Podcast. Her advocacy work focuses on improving the physician-patient relationship, improving awareness around invisible illnesses, and improving consumer protections in the personal care and cosmetics industry. She coaches clients using both life and health coaching techniques to break out of maladaptive and self-sabatoging habits to break out of the fatigue and fog and find clarity and confidence in her 30 days to Redefining Success Program. To learn more visit: www.successwithsjogrens.comIf you are loving the podcast, please consider leaving a review to help us reach other potential listeners and grow our spoonie community! Submit your reflection here to claim your FREE CME: https://earnc.me/YTFXv3

Kara Wada, MD is a board-certified adult and pediatric allergy/immunology and lifestyle medicine physician, autoimmune patient, health coach, and medical educator. She also loves sharing with others how to make simple safer swaps at home to decrease exposure to potentially harmful substances including endocrine disruptors. Click here to reflect on this episode and claim your free AMA Category 1 CME for listening: https://earnc.me/Wyx8IR

Dr. Erin Williams is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy and completed her residency in Ambulatory Care and Teaching at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy/St Louis County Department of Public Health. 'She is passionate about reducing the use of potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medications where possible, while at the same time promoting quality of life. She currently serves as a long-term care consultant pharmacist for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Nebraska and Iowa. Outside of her work, she enjoys time with her husband and two boys. In her "free time" she loves helping friends and family reduce their exposures to potentially harmful chemicals in a real-life way. Claim a FREE CME for listening to this episode.

About Dr. Martina ZiegenbeinBorn and raised in Slovakia, graduated from PJ Safarik University in Kosice, Slovakia with an MD degree in 2000.Residency: St Joseph Hospital/Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, WI 2001-2004Fellowship: Boston University Medical Center Boston, MA, 2004-2006, rheumatologyFellowship: Johns Hopkins Lupus Center MD 2006-2007Moved To Cape Cod on 3/2021 where She currently lives and works part-time as a RheumatologistPassion: Fibromyalgia related pain and advancesCoaching business: Martina Ziegenbein MD Coaching, LLCWebsite: www.winningatfibromyalgia.comWant to claim FREE CME for listening to this episode? Click Here

Dr. Parastoo Jangouk is dual board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine as well as being a certified life coach, entrepreneur and founder of MindGutFitMD. She has a particular interest in gut health, brain-gut interaction, gut microbiome, mental fitness, preventative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Jangouk incorporates her medical knowledge and coaching skills in promoting gut health as well as mental and physical fitness. She has written numerous peer-reviewed publications in medical journals and is also the host of the podcast “Let’s Clean House.” Her main goal is to help busy, professional women lead their healthiest life and prevent disease by saying goodbye to stress, improving physical fitness and optimizing gut healthwww.mindgutfitmd.com@mindgutfitmdWant to claim FREE CME for listening to this episode? Click Here

Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD has formal training in dentistry, medicine, and Oral Medicine. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow in Radiation Oncology and a Certified Professional Leadership Coach and Wayfinder Life Coach Trainee. Dr. Rigert values holistic care with priority in disease prevention and optimization of the quality of life through the integration of lifestyle and modern medicine.Link to earn 1.0 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit https://earnc.me/ZqN5Ky

Cheryl Crow is an occupational therapist who’s lived with rheumatoid arthritis for eighteen years. In 2019, Cheryl started Arthritis Life to help others thrive with arthritis. She facilitates online courses and support groups to help people adjust to their conditions and live full and meaningful lives. Most days you can find Cheryl creating life hack videos, sharing patient stories on the Arthritis Life Podcast or spreading the word about ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Reflect on how this Podcastapplies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here:https://earnc.me/I0N4iu

I am so excited to welcome you to the first official episode of the Success with Sjogren’s podcast! Over the coming weeks and months, my guests and I will share how modern medicine and lifestyle work better together. So what exactly does an allergy & immunology physician do?In its simplest definition, I see children and adults with misbehaving immune systems. I primarily see patients who are struggling with seasonal allergies, chronic sinus problems, asthma, food allergies, allergic skin rashes and conditions that cause hives and swelling. Although less common, I also care for patients with mast cell and eosinophilic disorders and immune deficiencies. When we think about the immune system misbehaving, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and immune deficiencies all signal that the immune system is dysregulated or out of balance. In the case of allergies and autoimmunity, the immune system is recognizing something as the enemy that should be tolerated or ignored. Unfortunately, both of these types of conditions can occur more often when there is an immune deficiency too. In short. The immune system gets very complicated very quickly! So what exactly is Sjogren’s syndrome?Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune condition where the body recognizes the exocrine glands. These are the glands that produce moisture in our body. They include the glands that produce tears, saliva, sweat, breast milk, skin oils, mucus, and more. White blood cells called lymphocytes relocate to these glands and the inflammation produced results in tissue destruction. The end result is are classic symptoms of dryness but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Fatigue, joint and body pain, and digestive problems affect the majority of those with Sjogren’s too. Traditionally, Sjogren's has been classified as primary or secondary meaning that it can be an autoimmune disease diagnosed on its own or the symptoms can be related to another connective tissue disease like lupus.How and why this happens is still not fully understood but we will take a deep dive into the science in a future episode. In short, there is a combination of both underlying susceptibility and environmental triggers that are implicated. Sjogren's is estimated to affect 4 million Americans with the vast majority of those affected being women. The average age of diagnosis is around 40 but diagnosis can be difficult to get and takes several years on average. So why am I here? Oh goodness, there have been so many reasons over the last few years…Where do I start? When I was first diagnosed, I was so overwhelmed. I was exhausted and in pain- both the physical pain but also the emotional pain associated with my diagnosis. I also was incredibly overwhelmed. After the initial shock and I dried my tears, I found myself frustrated that Sjogren’s lacked the effective disease-modifying treatments that similar conditions like rheumatoid arthritis had. Subsequently, I found myself searching high and low for any and all other options that might be out there. Diet. Vitamins. Supplements. Exercise. Mindfulness. You name it. Sadly, what I found was a lot of speculation, slick sales pitches and very little science. With my medical background, it made sense to me to approach my health from the perspective

The Crunchy Allergist Podcast seeks to empower those who appreciate both a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to health and healing.Dr. Kara Wada, quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → http://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter Get my weekly dose of naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.THE BELONG COMMUNITY → https://www.antiinflammatorycollective.com/If you are looking for more ways to work on reducing your pain and support in having that anti-inflammatory lifestyle, Belong is the right place for you.