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The Woodlands Institute publishes Health Articles specifically designed to keep you updated with relevant wellness news. In these newsletters, you’ll find valuable information regarding supplementation, fitness tips, and recipes.
TWIHW has been serving the community since 2004. Dr Mila McManus and her highly trained team at The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness are winners of numerous awards, including Living Magazine Best Of Readers’ Choice awards over the years: Best Functional Medicine Practice, Best Weight Loss Center, Best Bio-identical Hormone Practice.
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Stuck in Fight-or-Flight? Understanding Vagal Tone
Many chronic symptoms people experience today — digestive issues, fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, and inflammation — are not isolated problems. They are often signs of a nervous system that has become stuck in sympathetic dominance, also known as “fight or flight.” A key player in restoring balance is vagal tone, which reflects how well your…
Read MoreZombie Cells: The Hidden Aging Process You Can Act On!
“Zombie cells” may sound like science fiction, but they are very real—and they may be quietly accelerating aging and disease in the body. Zombie cells, formally known as senescent cells, are old or damaged cells that should have died off but didn’t. Instead, they linger. They no longer function properly yet remain metabolically active, releasing…
Read MoreAbout Dr. Ruth Roberts
Dr. Ruth Roberts, the trailblazer in holistic pet health coaching and the creator of The Original CrockPet Diet, has dedicated her life to revolutionizing pet care. With over 30 years of experience as an integrative veterinarian, she has guided thousands of dogs and cats to overcome significant health challenges, including chronic kidney disease, GI disorders,…
Read MoreHow Excess Body Fat Drives Inflammation—and What to Do About It
In functional medicine, inflammation is viewed not as the enemy, but as a signal. While short-term inflammation helps the body heal, chronic low-grade inflammation quietly fuels many modern health concerns. One of the most overlooked contributors to this inflammatory burden is excess body fat. Why Body Fat Promotes Inflammation Body fat is not just a…
Read More8 Benefits of BHRT (Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy)
Hormones affect your energy, mood, sleep, and overall health. As we get older, experience stress, or face health issues, our hormone levels can change. Many people feel tired and unmotivated, have trouble sleeping, or notice mood swings, yet often think these problems are just part of life. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can restore your…
Read MoreThe Health Benefits of Cold Exposure
Cold showers, cold plunges, and other forms of intentional cold exposure have gained popularity in recent years—and for good reason. Long used in traditional healing systems, cold exposure is now supported by a growing body of research showing benefits for immune health, inflammation, metabolism, mental well-being, and stress resilience. From an integrative and functional medicine…
Read MoreGreen Tea: Powerful Benefits in a Simple Habit
Green tea has been enjoyed for centuries, and modern research is now confirming what many cultures have long believed: green tea can support overall health in meaningful ways. From heart and brain health to metabolism and immune support, this simple beverage offers powerful benefits when chosen and prepared wisely. Why Green Tea Is Good for…
Read MoreYour Circadian Rhythm and Immune Health
In functional and integrative medicine, health is viewed as the body’s ability to maintain balance and adapt to stress. One of the most important—and often overlooked—systems that governs this balance is the circadian rhythm, our internal 24-hour clock. This rhythm coordinates sleep, hormones, digestion, energy, and immune activity. When it is supported, the body becomes…
Read MoreAnother Virus Forecast: Oropouche
Oropouche Virus: What You Should Know and How to Stay Healthy Virus season is here, and preparation is wise. In addition to the flu, RSV and COVID, mosquito- and insect-borne viruses such as Dengue—and now another - Oropouche (pronounced o-ro-POOSH-chey)—are gaining attention. Like Dengue, Oropouche is spread by insects and has caused increasing concern in…
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