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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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Lectins: What Foods Contain them?
And What to Do About It By Nancy Mehlert, MS If you are reading this without first reading our main article, you may want to back up and read it to benefit from the more in depth introduction to lectins. Now, for anyone struggling to lose weight, dealing with autoimmunity or digestive issues, or simply…
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Product: Lectin Control Formula
Lectins are specialized proteins commonly found in fruits, vegetables, seafood, and especially in grains, beans and seeds. They are not degraded by stomach acid or proteolytic enzymes, making them resistant to digestion. Certain lectins consumed in everyday foods can bind to cells in the gut and to blood cells, initiating a cytokine response and contributing…
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Recipe: Mint & Curry Lamb Burgers (A Low Lectin Delight)
Makes 6-8 patties The aroma is amazing and the patties are bursting with flavor. The mint and curry are the secret, making these pleasing to the palate, without the spicy heat. They make a perfect lunchbox item. Ingredients: 1 lb All-Natural Lamb 1 small sweet potato, washed, peeled and shredded…
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What are Lectins? Should I care?
By Mila McManus MD The study of lectins is an extensive and emerging area of science with far-reaching implications to both health and healing. Learning about them may be a significant game changer for your health. The findings may even surprise you. It is quite possible that lectins are the hidden cause behind many symptoms…
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“I finally feel like I have a Doctor that is my partner in wellness.”
[expand title="I finally feel like I have a Doctor that is my partner in wellness." ] I was in bad shape when I made my initial visit to Dr McManus. I had been able to manage my Hashimotos previously so I knew my then-current physicians were not getting at the root of the problem. Dr.…
Read MoreProtein Powder Alert
By Nancy Mehlert, MS The Clean Label Project is a non-profit, consumer product labeling organization working to ensure accurate labeling of food and products for people and animals. Recently, they completed their 2018 Protein Powder Study where 134 protein powder products from 52 brands were screened for over 130 toxins including heavy metals, BPA, pesticides,…
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Could this help you?
If you are familiar with my practice and know that we work hard to heal and restore health in everyway possible without using prescription drugs, you may be wondering why I am excited to tell you about Low Dose Naltrexone (aka LDN). For three reasons, I believe this is a great example of a very…
Read More“I am so glad I found Dr. McManus.”
[expand title="I am so glad I found Dr. McManus."] After going to 5 doctors in conventional medicine I finally decided to branch out to functional medicine. I am so glad I found Dr. McManus. She treated each one of my many symptoms which ranged from anxiety, awful reflux, sleep issues, moodiness, but most of all…
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Recipe of the Month: Chicken Fried Meatballs
Chicken Fried Meatballs From Well Fed Weeknights Ingredients: Meatballs: 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coating: 3 tablespoons tapioca starch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon coarse (granulated) garlic powder 1/4…
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