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Mila McManus MD, DABFM and Associates

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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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Regenerative Orthopedic Options

By Shaun Lehmann, MD  Edited by Mila McManus MD   The body is designed to heal itself. As we age, our bodies start to lose the ability to focus a sustained healing response to musculoskeletal injuries. Injuries can occur from multiple sources including trauma, repetitive stresses, or medications. The body’s healing response can also be…
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“Superb attention to my progress!”

[expand title="Superb attention to my progress!" ] "I was referred here [TWIHW] by a friend. I was looking for the right place to assist me with improving my health and to lose some weight. This was exactly what I needed. Excellent staff! Superb attention to my progress!" -Tony L. [/expand]  
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

From Affordable Paleo Cooking with your Instant Pot, by Jennifer Robins, ©2018 Makes 6 Servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken broth 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast 12 ounces (340 g) fresh or high quality store bought salsa 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder…
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Glass Straws

Who needs one?  Everyone who uses plastic straws!  What the heck – REALLY?? Yes, here’s why:   Drinking daily from a plastic straw is daily exposure to toxic plastics on your lips and in your mouth, two very permeable surfaces giving entrance to the rest of your body. The more you use the same straw,…
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A Simple Thing, Profound Effects

Nutrition Nugget By Nancy Mehlert, MS   I wanted to remind you about a simple thing with profound effects: harmful oils in our food. In my opinion, it is one of our “big rocks” for reducing inflammation, preventing disease and improving health.  Yet you may be surprised how easily they can sneak back into your…
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“Do Yourself A Favor”

[expand title="Do Yourself A Favor" ] "I have been a patient at TWIHW for several months now. I love that Dr. McManus treats each patient as an individual - there's no cookie cutter formula or one-size fits all solution used in her practice. Instead, she's committed to finding answers to my very complicated, very individual,…
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Viracid & WholeMune *

Viracid, by Ortho Molecular Products provides support for immune challenges and can be taken to immediately boost the immune system or for immune maintenance.  Viracid strengthens immune function and helps to maintain normal inflammatory balance. Viracid has a powerful combination of key nutrients and botanical extracts which significantly boost immune cell function including antibody response,…
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Seared Scallops with Arugula Pesto

Adapted from Cooking From Scratch from PCC Community Markets Makes 4 Servings   Ingredients: 4 cups baby arugula (about 4 ounces)                 4 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ ounce (3 tablespoons) grated Pecorino Romano sheep cheese ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and ground pepper 1…
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Boundaries

This is a quote that I have found helpful in my journey and relationship with food and myself.  It has helped me to: see boundaries as a way to love myself and know who I am and who I don’t want to be. get comfortable reaching for a longer perspective, rather than be overcome with…
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