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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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“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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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…
Read More“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.…
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