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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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“She has the sparkles back in her eyes!”

[expand title="She has the sparkles back in her eyes!"] Hi Dr. McManus - Just wanted to share some continued good news with T.  She is back conditioning 5 days and week and training with a coach.  No dizzy spells and she is just having normal soreness with good recovery time. We made it through her…
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L-Lysine

L-Lysine is an essential amino acid which means that your body does not produce it but does require it for proper protein synthesis, enzyme production, collagen formation and tissue repair. That means we have to eat it and/or supplement with it.  Excellent dietary sources of L-Lysine are found in animal meats, pumpkin seeds, eggs and…
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3 Quick Kitchen Tips

  1. If you run a stainless steel skewer through the middle of a sweet potato before putting it in the oven, it will cook faster. The metal absorbs the heat and helps to cook the potato from the inside out. Doing this reduces baking time by up to 50%!   2. One way to…
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Golden Cauliflower Flatbread

[expand title="Golden Cauliflower Flatbread"]   Great snack on the go! Ingredients: 2 cups of organic raw riced cauliflower 4 organic free range eggs 1 cup of almond meal 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder ½ teaspoon of Himalayan sea salt Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, then line a baking tray with parchment…
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Skinflammation

By Mila McManus MD and Nancy Mehlert, MS The skin is the body’s largest organ. It helps to regulate temperature and serves as the first line of defense against infection. It is an organ with the capacity to both absorb and eliminate substances. The skin is also an outward manifestation and communication of what is…
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The “Need to Know” about Coffee and Tea

By Nancy Mehlert, MS Edited by Mila McManus MD Over the last decade, there have been many meta-analyses and other studies supporting the benefits of, and possible links between, coffee and tea reducing risk for chronic diseases.  As recent as 2015, even the Dietary Guidelines for Americans added coffee and tea as a recommended beverage…
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Vitamin A

Vitamin A, also known as retinol, is a powerful antioxidant the body uses to help form and maintain good vision and eye health, a strong immune system as well as soft tissues, mucus membranes, and skin. It is not found in plant food; however, the body can use beta-carotene found in many fruits, vegetables and…
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Carrot and Nut Pate

Makes 2 Cups If you like hummus, this is a delightfully delicious swap! Ingredients: 2 cups carrots, roughly chopped or cut ¼ cup cilantro, minced 1 cup raw walnuts or pecans 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup cooking water from the carrots Bring a pot…
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