Welcome to The Wellness Pharmacist, the podcast dedicated to empowering you with knowledge about autoimmune health, medication guidance, and thriving with chronic illness. I'm your host, Dr, Kat: pharmacist, chronic illness educator, and patient advocate. Join me as we explore the profound connection between your gut health and your immune system, a topic that’s drawing significant attention in both scientific circles and patient communities.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the world of the gut microbiome and its critical role in modulating immune responses, particularly for those living with autoimmune conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Hashimoto's disease.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding the Gut Microbiome: Discover the essential functions of the trillions of microbes residing in your digestive tract and how they influence your overall health.
• Consequences of Dysbiosis: Learn about how an imbalanced microbiome can lead to increased inflammation and contribute to autoimmune diseases.
• Evidence-Backed Solutions: Learn practical strategies to support your gut health, from nutrition choices to stress management techniques.
• Practical Steps for People Living with Autoimmune Disease: Small, manageable lifestyle changes that can make a significant impact on your overall wellness.

Tune in to gain insights that might not only enhance your understanding of autoimmunity but also improve your daily life with chronic illness. If you find this episode helpful, share it with friends, leave a review, and subscribe for more valuable discussions!

Until next time, remember to be well and be kind to your body.

For more information and resources, connect with me on LinkedIn or visit my YouTube channel where I discuss further topics on chronic illness and wellness!

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"Milk and Autoimmunity: Is Dairy Making You Sick?"

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Could your glass of milk be contributing to your autoimmune symptoms? In this episode of The Wellness Pharmacist, Dr. Kat dives into the science behind milk and its impact on autoimmune diseases.

Learn how bovine milk proteins may trigger immune responses and how alternatives like goat, camel, and buffalo milk could affect inflammation.

If you're managing an autoimmune condition or chronic inflammation, this episode offers essential insights for your health journey. Don’t forget to subscribe for more evidence-based discussions around autoimmune wellness and medication management.

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In this episode of The Wellness Pharmacist with Dr. Kat, we explore non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), a condition that mimics celiac disease but without the autoimmune markers. Learn the symptoms, how it affects people with autoimmune disease, and practical steps for identifying triggers and managing symptoms naturally. Whether you live with chronic illness or want to better understand food sensitivities, this episode brings clarity and real talk.

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In this deeply personal episode of The Wellness Pharmacist with Dr. Kat, I open up about my chronic illness journey from being diagnosed with Graves' disease in my teens, to developing lupus after my first child, and living with brain cavernomas, seizures, and debilitating fatigue.

You’ll hear what it's like to navigate the healthcare system while being dismissed, disbelieved, and misdiagnosed. I share how I became a pharmacist, educator, business owner, and mother despite living in a body that constantly pushes back.

This episode is for anyone living with autoimmune disease or chronic illness, especially those who feel unheard. You are not alone.

💡 If you’ve ever felt dismissed or invisible in your health journey, this episode is for you.

📩 Send your questions or share your own story at innovationsmedicationmgmt@gmail.com

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Today on The Wellness Pharmacist with Dr. Kat we’re talking about an important new study published in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology on February 3, 2025 about patient-reported outcomes and how it predicts health-related quality of life.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are powerful tools!

🔹 Fatigue is a major burden.

🔹 Doctors and patients don’t always see eye to eye.

Listener Question:

📞 “Hi, Dr. Kat. My doctor mostly relies on lab tests to track my lupus, but I feel awful even when my blood work looks fine. How can I get my doctor to take my symptoms more seriously?”

💡 If you have a question about lupus or autoimmune conditions, send it my way—I’d love to answer it in a future episode!

📌 For more insights on autoimmune health, visit my website, www.innovationsmedicationmanagement.com, or follow me on social media.

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Today, we’re diving into an important new study published in BMC Psychology on March 11, 2025.

This study, "The Association Between Quality of Life and Psychological Flexibility, Depressive, Anxiety, or Insomnia Symptoms in Patients with Persistent Indoor Environment-Related Symptoms or Chronic Fatigue," explores how mental health factors impact quality of life in people living with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and persistent sensitivities to indoor environments—such as mold, chemicals, or poor air quality.

Key Takeaways from the Study

🔹 Psychological Flexibility is Key to Quality of Life

🔹 Depression, Anxiety & Insomnia are Major Barriers

🔹 A Mind-Body Approach May Be the Best Strategy

Listener Question:

📞 “Hi Dr. Kat, I have chronic fatigue, and my symptoms get worse when I’m stressed. I’ve tried different treatments, but nothing helps long term. Do you have any advice?”

Today on The Wellness Pharmacist with Dr. Kat, we’re taking a closer look at an important study published in The Lancet Rheumatology in March 2025.

Key Takeaways from the Study

🔹Improved Precision for Pregnant Individuals with APS

🔹 Not a Diagnostic Tool for Routine Clinical Use

🔹 Advancing Research & Treatment

Listener Question:

📞 “Hi Dr. Kat, I’ve had multiple miscarriages, but my doctor never mentioned APS. Should I ask to be tested?”

In today's episode of The Wellness Pharmacist with Dr. Kat, we review the recently published statement titled: "Quality of Life in Heart Failure: The Heart of the Matter," by Heart Failure Association and the European Association of Preventive Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Quality of Life (QoL) is as Important as Survival

🔹 Physical and Mental Health are Deeply Connected

🔹 What Improves Quality of Life in Heart Failure?

Listener Question:

📞 “Hi Dr. Kat, my dad has heart failure, and his doctor keeps adjusting his meds, but he still feels tired all the time. Is there anything else we can do to help?”

Please join me in this important topic for anyone living with heart failure!

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