15th Anniversary Open House

YOU are invited to join TWIHW as we celebrate 15 years of helping our patients navigate natural and integrative ways to improved health.

Come, bring a friend and celebrate with us!

Thursday, November 21, 2019

5 to 7 pm

Event Specials – Door Prizes – Gifts

Learn more about current services, testing, and products!

Vendors include DFH, Klaire, Orthomolecular, Green Roads, Spectracell, Dinner Dude, Clean Remedies, LoveCup, Physician’s Preference Pharmacy, Adrops, Ozone, TherapyWorks, Mind Solutions.

Healthy snacks and wine.

RSVP@TWIHW.com or call 281-298-6742

By Mila McManus MD|2019-11-05T12:25:27-06:00October 24th, 2019|Events, General|

Seasonal Considerations

By Nancy Mehlert, MS

Fall is here, the weather is changing, and the holiday season is quickly approaching.

We wish each of you a wonderful season celebrating with family and friends. I hope you can find many things and people for which to be thankful. Know that all of us at TWIHW are thankful for you!

Early November is a good time to make a few plans that can make your holidays healthier. Today we are providing two low carb, yet delicious recipes for holiday enjoyment that will delight both family and friends. They are so good, no one will know they are actually healthy for you! There are many more holiday recipes on our Resources/Recipes tab at TWIHW.com and in our Health Reset Protocol Cookbook, which was newly revised and expanded this year. If you don’t have a copy, be sure to get one!

When seasons change, the human body seeks change also.

Listen to your body and nourish it well. Consider incorporating warmer foods such as soups and stews and winter squash.

As sunlight diminishes, you may feel better if you get into the sunshine during the warmer parts of the day to increase your Vitamin D level and maintain a brighter mood. If that is not possible, you may want to increase your vitamin D3 intake. This helps to boost your immune function for the flu/cold season and keep your spirits bright.

If your activity level increases or decreases as a result of the changing seasons, then adjust your food intake accordingly. Some are very active during summer months but less so in the winter and visa versa. Making dietary adjustments can prevent weight fluctuations and give you a better sense of balance and energy.

I like this Julia Child quote: “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook. Try new recipes. Learn from your mistakes. Be fearless. And above all, have fun!”

Best wishes for a delightful and fun holiday season. Eat well. Be well.

By Mila McManus MD|2019-11-05T06:27:30-06:00October 24th, 2019|Articles, NANCY’S NUTRITIONAL NUGGET|

Nebulizer Treatments

Cutting Edge, Affordable Help for Common Issues

TWIHW is now offering treatments with the use of a nebulizer, a medical breathing device used to administer therapeutic agents such as minerals, vitamins, and medications directly to mucous membranes of the mouth, nasal passages, sinuses, nasopharynx (back of throat), and lungs. The device changes liquid into a fine mist, which is then inhaled through the nose and/or mouth.

This kind of localized delivery system can directly result in:

A moistening of the inhaled air, facilitating the thinning and mobilization of mucus and secretions.
A decrease in the need to cough as more secretions are eliminated and infections resolved.
The direct inhalation of agents to improve breathing (bronchodilation).
The direct inhalation of agents to kill and mobilize infection and/or colonizing pathogens.
The use of lower drug dosages which reduces toxic effects compared to when dosed higher and given systemically.
A limited degree of dissemination of the inhaled agent throughout the body.

Individuals who would benefit from this 20 minute breathing treatment include those with:

Chronic sinus issues
Recurrent sinus infections
Allergies – chronic or acute flare ups
Heart disease (according to Dr. Thomas Levy, cardiologist and author, 98% of all heart attacks come from chronic colonization of dental pathogens that cause chronic inflammation)
Cold or flu
Exposure to others with a cold or flu, or at the first signs of infection
Asthma
Headaches and migraines
Chronic cough or drainage

Treatments, depending on condition, are recommended as needed, or up to 3 days a week. Appointments are 30 minutes long and can be concurrently administered with IV nutrition. Treatments are $39. Call for your appointment today.

By Mila McManus MD|2019-11-05T05:17:46-06:00October 24th, 2019|Articles, General|

Keto Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Bread

Keto Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Bread are two great options to make Thanksgiving healthier!

Keto Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh cranberries

1 cup powdered erythritol (recommend Swerve brand)

¾ cup filtered water

1 teaspoon orange zest

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Combine the cranberries, water, erythritol, and orange zest in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries pop and a sauce forms.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes and Serving Suggestions: The confectioners, powdered Swerve will prevent the sauce from crystalizing in the refrigerator so if making ahead, use this product for best results. It is available online and at most grocery stores. Use orange zest to taste. If you enjoy the orange flavor, you may wish to increase to 2 teaspoons to intensify the orange flavor.

Keto Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

6 large pasture raised eggs

1 ½ cup almond, pecan, or walnut flour

½ heaping cup organic pumpkin puree

1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

4 tablespoons Swerve confectioners or Lakanto monk fruit sweetener

¾ teaspoons vanilla extract

6 tablespoons grass fed butter, melted

¾ teaspoon sea salt

¼ cup chopped walnut or pecan pieces

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the pans to prevent sticking.
Combine all ingredients, except nuts, into a bowl. Mix with a hand mixer or food processor.
Fold in ½ of the nuts into the batter.
Pour the mixture into greased pans and top with the remaining nuts.
Bake mini muffins or mini loaves for 30 minutes. If using the larger single loaf, bake until sides pull away slightly from the pan and a toothpick comes out of the center clean, about 45-55 minutes.

Note: This recipe has wonderful texture and taste. However, it does not rise much so loaves and muffins are not high. We provide this information to avoid disappointment. Taste and texture make these worth making!

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/4-ingredient-sugar-free-low-carb-cranberry-sauce-paleo-gluten-free/

www.ketoconnect.net

By Mila McManus MD|2022-10-24T16:15:39-06:00October 24th, 2019|General, Recipes|

“I am already feeling like a new person.”

I am already feeling like a new person.

“Here is the good part, I am already feeling like a new person. I am amazed that I am not far along with the protocol and I have great energy, no depression at all, I am able to take care of my four year old grandson and do the routine chores here since my daughter has started a high pressure new job. I am doing good on the diet and feel I am starting to lose some weight.”
– L.P.

By Mila McManus MD|2019-11-25T16:12:04-06:00September 20th, 2019|General, Testimonials|

IV Allergy Buster

Relief for Allergy Sufferers

Need some relief from itchy and/or watery eyes, runny nose, congestion, sore throat, coughing, increased mucous, headaches, fatigue, hives, or asthma? Want to give your immune system a boost?

IV Allergy Buster may be the perfect solution. This allergy solution contains the B vitamins, Vitamin C, Glutathione, and Zinc needed to quell symptoms and boost immune response. Delivered directly to the bloodstream for quick utilization, you can feel restored, revitalized, and replenished. Your immune system will thank you for the extra assistance.

We offer other IV nutritional therapies as well that help to address migraines, infections, fibromyalgia, leaky gut, and more. For more information about IV nutritional therapies available at TWIHW, follow this link:

IV Nutrition Therapy in The Woodlands, TX

To schedule your appointment today, call 281-298-6742.

By Mila McManus MD|2019-10-01T09:35:24-06:00September 20th, 2019|General|

Guiltessly Good Pecan Pie

This Pecan pie will fool all of your sugar loving friends, without the guilt. Top it off with Coco-Whip™ and enjoy!

It’s Fall again. This year, there’s no reason to feel guilty. This Pecan pie will fool all of your sugar loving friends, without the guilt. Top it off with Coco-Whip™ and enjoy!

Pecan Pie Filling

Fills one 9” pie crust

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups Swerve®(Non-GMO Erythritol) confectioners sweetener

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ cup melted grass-fed butter, unsalted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 eggs, slightly beaten

1 cup crushed pecans

1 cup pecan halves

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the sweetener, salt, melted butter and vanilla and mix well.

Add the slightly beaten eggs to the mixture and blend.

Fold in the crushed pecans.

Pour into a 9” pie crust and use the pecan halves to decorate the top of the pie with a design or pattern of choice.

Bake for 45-55 minutes.

Almond Pie Crust

Makes one 9 inch pie crust

Ingredients:

2/3 cup coconut oil

1 teaspoon sea salt

¼ cup water

2-2 ¼ cups almond flour

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients together and then roll out on to parchment paper with a small amount of the almond flour to prevent sticking.

Press it into the pie plate and crimp the edges.

Pre-bake the pie crust at 400°F for 6-8 minutes.

By Mila McManus MD|2022-11-16T14:51:25-06:00September 20th, 2019|General|

Mix It Up

Eat variety and mix it up! It is so easy to get stuck in a rut with our food choices. Remembering that a wider variety vastly improves your overall nutrition and prevents boredom perhaps will motivate you to put these on your grocery list. Here are 4 superfood options that are easy to add to the diet in simple and tasty ways. Add all four and boost your body’s anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, immune building and anti-cancer abilities.

Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea (hot or cold) – Wow! I was surprised when I had my first cup. Why didn’t I try this sooner? This ancient tea made from Holy Basil and East Indian Basil is so smoothly palatable. If you like green or black tea, you are likely to enjoy Tulsi tea. The good news is that it is known for relieving stress while uplifting the mood, supporting the immune system and supporting natural detoxification processes. It is herbal, so no caffeine. Buy organic. One popular brand is Organic India, available at Whole Foods.

Parsley – This inexpensive, intensely curly and green flowering plant cultivated as an herb originates in the Mediterranean. Parsley is a free radical scavenger which helps to protect your heart, brain, and GI tract from oxidative damage. Parsley is excellent for your skin and bones and is an excellent source for both vitamin K and C. It is also an effective regulator for bowel movements and reduces bloating while soothing the stomach. Parsley has antibacterial and antifungal properties which work to keep your body free of pathogens. Parsley is a wonderful breath freshener. Eat several sprigs or add it to your salad or green. Just rinse it off, shake it dry or wrap it in a towel for a minute. Then grab the scissors and cut it finely right into your tossed salad, salad dressing, olive oil or green smoothie.

Cacao Nibs – These yummy and crunchy little crushed cacao beans are full of flavonoids, a cherished phytonutrient your body uses as a powerful antioxidant. The darker the chocolate the better the flavonoid content. Cacao nibs come sweetened and unsweetened. Read labels carefully but you will find some sweetened brands with very little sugar content that are perfect for snacking, trail mixes or toppings. Buy organic. Navitas Organics is one brand recommendation. Use cacao nibs to add to baked goods, plain goat or sheep yogurt, or to your smoothie. Try them in our Chocolate Pecan KETO Fat Bombs. Get the recipe by following this link: https://woodlandswellnessmd.com/chocolate-pecan-keto-fat-bombs.html/.

Rosemary – Attention all grillers out there in Texas! The herb, rosemary, has a very unique blend of anti-oxidants which protect against the cancer-causing heterocyclic amines (HCA’s) that form on meat when cooked at high temperatures. If you add rosemary extract to your hamburgers, you can significantly decrease or even eliminate levels of HCA’s, making that outdoor cooking a lot more healthful. Consider placing the fresh needles in a coffee grinder to finely chop and then blending with salt, pepper and ghee. Rub this mixture on your steaks prior to grilling them.

By Mila McManus MD|2019-09-20T12:48:20-06:00September 20th, 2019|General|

“I have a whole new life!”

I have a whole new life!

I battled severe IBS for years until I came to see Dr. McManus. She and her staff saved the day after ordering a special stool test and food sensitivity test, giving me a treatment plan to cleanse, and optimizing my supplement regimen. Hallelujah! I have a whole new life! They discovered a parasite as well as 3 food sensitivities. Dr. McManus and staff really cared. And listened. And followed up. And still cared. Studies show these matter to effectiveness of treatment.

Forever grateful,

-TJ

By Mila McManus MD|2019-11-25T15:58:52-06:00August 27th, 2019|Testimonials|

Chocolate Pecan KETO Fat Bombs

If you can persevere at collecting the ingredients, these take no time at all and are really delicious! You want to put them on your routine food list.

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups pecans

½ cup shredded, unsweetened coconut

¼ cup coconut butter *

2 tablespoons pecan butter**

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 tablespoons flax meal

2 tablespoons hemp seeds

2 tablespoons cocoa nibs

2 tablespoons Swerve or Monk Fruit

1 teaspoon coconut oil

1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine all of the ingredients. Pulse for about 1-2 minutes, watching carefully until the mixture starts to break down. It will be powdery at first, then crumbly, and then begin to stick together.
2. Keep processing until the oils start to release and the mixture sticks together easily – just be careful not to over process or you will have nut butter.
3. Use a spoon or tablespoon to scoop a portion and use your hands to roll into a ball about ping pong ball size.
4. Place on a plate or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and put in the fridge to firm up for about 30 minutes.
5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

*Coconut butter can be found in the peanut butter section in jars. One brand is Artisana and can be bought on line as well. Artisana has single serve packs, two of which work perfectly for this recipe.

**You could first process ¼ cup of the pecans until they are nut butter, then add the rest of the ingredients as instructed. Pecan butter is also available by Artisana, however you may need to be aware that there are cashews in their pecan butter. Almond butter or peanut butter are other options.

These fat bombs comply with Keto, Low Carb, and Paleo type diets.

By Mila McManus MD|2019-08-27T19:09:47-06:00August 27th, 2019|Articles, Recipes|

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