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Dr. Shani Muhammad, MD

Dr. Shani Muhammad, MD is board certified in family medicine and has been practicing for over ten years. Dr. Muhammad trained at a large county hospital system in Cleveland, Ohio and treated a wide variety of medical conditions with a combination of lifestyle changes and medication therapy.

How to Remedy Snoring Naturally

How to Remedy Snoring Naturally

April 8, 2021 by Katie Wells

I’m a huge proponent of getting great sleep, but when snoring is an issue, it’s likely that no one is getting very good sleep! Snoring is a common issue in adults (and can happen to kids too!), so it’s something worth investigating if you or your child are not sleeping well. Or if you just …

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How to Use the Fasting Mimicking Diet to Get the Benefits of Fasting (Without Skipping Food!)

January 16, 2021 by Katie Wells

I’ve been interested in fasting and related concepts for a long time because of the potential for major health improvement. Research continues to show promising benefits. For years I’ve been fascinated by the work of Dr. Valter Longo on the topic of fasting and how to use it to increase our odds of a long, …

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Feverfew Benefits for Fever, Migraines, Inflammation & More

October 1, 2020 by Katie Wells

Medicinal herbs are a great way to help support the body and boost health. Whenever my family needs some support recovering from an illness or mending a wound, I turn to herbal remedies to help. Feverfew is one of those herbs. The benefits of feverfew are powerful, so I make sure I have some feverfew …

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14 Delicious & Easy Ways to Use Fennel (+ Health Benefits)

August 7, 2020 by Katie Wells

I love to use herbs and spices in everything from infused water to breakfast sausage since they are full of nutrients and flavor that make any dish healthier and more appealing. Fennel is an herb and spice that can offer a burst of flavor to many recipes (not to mention health benefits!) but many skip it …

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How to Minimize Chlorine Exposure When Swimming

July 18, 2020 by Katie Wells

We go to great lengths to remove chlorine (and other contaminants) in our drinking water and shower water, and it made me think about the effect of this common chemical in swimming pools and how much that exposure can affect us. The Problem With Chlorine You don’t even have to swim in the pool to be affected …

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Spicy Fire Cider Recipe – Natural Cold Remedy

November 7, 2019 by Katie Wells

I first discovered a recipe for fire cider years ago. It didn’t sound like something I wanted to try immediately, but when I read about the immune-boosting benefits I decided to be brave and give it a try. Years later, it’s a staple at our house around cold and flu time. Fire cider is a …

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How to Make Natural Disinfecting Wipes for Home Cleaning

How to Make Natural Disinfecting Wipes for Home Cleaning

August 20, 2019 by Katie Wells

Those ready-made disinfecting wipes in the plastic containers can be so convenient for sanitizing and eliminating messes. Our family doesn’t use toxic conventional cleaners, and with a large family the cost of natural store-bought cleaners adds up fast. These natural disinfecting wipes are super simple to throw together and are a safe, effective solution to clean surfaces …

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What Parents Need to Know About Early Allergen Introduction (From an Allergist-Mom)

May 3, 2019 by Wellness Mama

Note from Katie: One in thirteen children in the U.S. suffers from a food allergy. That’s about 2 in every classroom, and rates are rising. I don’t have a lot of firsthand experience with food allergies, so I asked Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan, a board-certified allergist who is also a mom, to weigh in on this …

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Why Mineral Sunscreen Is Safer for Us and the Planet

April 19, 2019 by Katie Wells

I have a confession. I don’t wear sunscreen regularly and when I do, I use mineral sunscreen. It’s a controversial statement in today’s world but I have several reasons for not slathering on the SPF 30 every time I leave my house… For one reason, I want to get vitamin D naturally (which is important …

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Is Yerba Mate Tea Better for You Than Coffee

Is Yerba Mate Tea Better for You Than Coffee?

April 4, 2019 by Katie Wells

Yerba mate tea boasts some surprising health benefits and may even replace your morning cup of Joe. Much like green tea, yerba mate tea is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, and is quite tasty to boot. Coffee Is King!… Or Is It? Coffee is the undisputed king of all morning beverages. Readers ask my secret …

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Is a Plant-Based Diet Good for All of Us?

February 16, 2019 by Katie Wells

Over the last few years, I’ve felt an increasing unrest at something I’ve observed in real food communities and groups…. Mainly the idea that there is one specific diet that is great for everyone, and that each group seems to have found this holy grail of protocols. The research continually points to personalization and diet …

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Reasons to Stop Eating at Night

January 18, 2019 by Katie Wells

I remember getting into a night-time eating habit during one pregnancy. It’s easy to justify when you’re growing a human, but these habits can stick around later on. Though it may be helpful during pregnancy and nursing to have a snack before bed, at other times it may actually be unhealthy. An easy way to …

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Why Childhood Food Allergies Are on the Rise (& What to Do)

December 14, 2018 by Katie Wells

I have some natural remedies that I keep on hand for seasonal allergies, but food allergies are in a different camp altogether. While seasonal allergies are annoying, food allergies can be downright deadly. And more and more families are being affected by them. What Is a Food Allergy? Food allergies occur when the body produces a specific immune …

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Benefits of Sunbathing

July 25, 2012 by Katie Wells

Sunbathing and tanning often get a bad rap in our society, but mounting evidence is revealing that moderate sun exposure at healthy levels is not only safe, but necessary. While burning and extreme sun exposure can lead to a slightly increased cancer risk, vitamin D (obtained from sun exposure) has been linked to a lower …

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