Wellness Resources
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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“I feel like I turned a corner this last week.”
[expand title="I feel like I turned a corner this last week." ] "I'm feeling much better this week. Not near as much pain or nervousness as before and more energy and clarity in my thinking. I actually felt good enough to work on my taxes and get them to the CPA! My sleep improved dramatically. Like…
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State of the Art Testing: Optimized Treatment and Prevention
By Mila McManus, MD When I founded The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness in 2004, there were far fewer useful and affordable tests to utilize with my patients. In Functional Medicine, our goal is to identify the root causes of disease while working to build overall optimal health. Functional medicine is observing the uniqueness…
Read MoreCBD (Cannabidiol) Oil
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a hemp-derived phytocannabinoid found in agricultural hemp. It is being recognized for many promising, safe and beneficial effects on human and animal health in nearly every biological process and gaining recognition as a natural and safe way to address many health issues. Despite common misconception, hemp and marijuana come from two…
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Lemon Poppy Coffee Cake
from The Plant Paradox Cookbook, by Steven R. Gundry, MD Serves 8 Ingredients: Butter or ghee 1 ½ cups almond flour (or hazelnut flour) ¼ cup coconut flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 pastured eggs ½ cup Swerve (erythritol) ¼ avocado oil Juice of 3 lemons Zest of 2 lemons ¼…
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Individualized Nutrition
By Nancy Mehlert, MS As you scour the internet or bookstore for the next NEW diet, please keep in mind that there isn’t one perfect diet for everyone. We are each biochemically unique. Our lifestyles and abilities are unique. The goal should be to find a way of eating that works for you, your lifestyle,…
Read More“It was life changing!”
[expand title="It was life changing!" ] “About five months ago, I made an appointment with Dr. McManus about some digestive problems I have been having for the last few years. I thought it was just getting older and there was nothing I could do about it. Dr. McManus told me about the yeast cleanse, so…
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Recipe: Melon, Cucumber, Chili, Mint and Feta Salad
From The Ketogenic Kitchen, by Domini Kemp and Patricia Daly Serves 6 1 Honeydew melon 1 large cucumber 2-3 fresh mint leave sprigs Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt and pepper ½ teaspoon chili flakes 3.5 ounces goat feta cheese 1. Cut the melon into slices, de-seed and cut out…
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annmarie Sunscreen
Choosing a sunscreen can be difficult, especially since most have harmful and toxic chemicals or make promises for UV protection that may not be accurate. Two of the most harmful ingredients to watch for in sunscreens are oxybenzone, which is a known endocrine disrupter, and retinyl palmate, a form of vitamin A that can harm…
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How to Hydrate Healthfully
1. Clean water has always been and remains the gold standard for hydration. For normal daily exercise and play in the sun, aim for 25-50% of body weight in ounces for adults and children. For long periods in the heat, drink more and drink frequently. 2. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Rich in both…
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