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Wellness Pharmacist Podcast with Dr. Kat

If you’re looking for expert insights into chronic conditions, mental health, and ways to improve your well-being, you won’t want to miss the latest Wellness Pharmacist Podcast episodes. Covering everything from psychological flexibility in chronic fatigue to heart failure management, these bite-sized five-minute episodes are packed with actionable health advice.

8 New Episodes You Can’t Miss:

1. How Psychological Flexibility Impacts Chronic Fatigue & Indoor Sensitivities
   Discover how mental resilience plays a role in managing chronic fatigue and sensitivities to environmental triggers like mold and chemicals.
2. Heart Failure: Improving Quality of Life and Symptoms
   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.
3. The Role of the Innate Immune Response in Lupus
   A recent article published in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology (March 2025) highlights the importance of the innate immune response in systemic lupus erythematosus. Join me as I briefly review the innate immune system, its response in lupus, and what it means for those living with lupus and their healthcare team.
4. Metformin’s Role in Lupus – Heart & Kidney Protection
   Another Five-Minute Focus where we’re breaking down a study published in June 2024 in ACR Open Rheumatology on Metformin and it’s potential cardiovascular and kidney-protective effects in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Lupus Nephritis.
5. How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Gout & Uric Acid | The Wellness Pharmacist Podcast
   Can your gut bacteria impact gout and uric acid levels? 🤔 Research says YES! In this episode of The Wellness Pharmacist with Dr. Kat, we break down a groundbreaking 2025 study from Arthritis & Rheumatology that explores how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to hyperuricemia—and what you can do about it.
6. The Link Between Mental Health & Autoimmune Diseases
   This episode explores the latest research on how mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder may increase the risk of developing systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren’s syndrome. Discover the science behind this connection and actionable steps for both patients and healthcare providers.
7. 🚀 AI is Changing Rheumatology—Here’s What You Need to Know! 🎙️
   Artificial intelligence is transforming how we diagnose and treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. From AI-powered imaging that detects early signs of RA to personalized treatment plans, the future of rheumatology is here! But what are the benefits—and the risks?
8. Predicting Pregnancy Risks in Lupus and What You Need to Know
   Planning a pregnancy while living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? A groundbreaking February 2025 study in Clinical Rheumatology introduces a nomogram—a predictive tool that helps assess pregnancy risks for people with lupus.

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