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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Tarragon String Bean Salad
Serves 4 Salad: 4 cups green beans 1.5 cups of cooked beans (pinto, black, lima, navy, cannellini, or chickpeas) ½ red onion or a few shallots 1 bunch fresh tarragon ½ cup of hazelnuts or almonds, toasted 8 to 10 oz fresh goat feta cheese Freshly ground pepper Dressing: 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil…
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Peppermint Essential Oil
It is important to purchase properly extracted and distilled essential oils and we recommend DōTerra as a brand example of that quality. DoTerra Peppermint Oil is available in our office for purchase. Peppermint Oil is gathered by steam distillation of parts of the flowering plant and is a hybrid species of spearmint and Mentha aquatica,…
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Creamy Lemon Zucchini Noodles
From Meghan Bassett, Living Magazine 3 small zucchini or package of spiralized zucchini 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter 1 ripe avocado 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt & pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400◦. Place cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and roast for…
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Tyrosine
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that is involved in the formation of thyroid hormones as well as a precursor for brain-stimulating catecholamines (dopamine, noradrenaline, and adrenaline). As a result, it supports your stress support mechanisms, supports your thyroid, and has a favorable effect on energy and mood. It can also help with appetite control. …
Read MoreAmazingly, the pain is gone!
From G.M. In 1999 I was diagnosed with cancer. I went to MD Anderson for treatment and I was in a study. I received 33% more chemo treatments and there were many side effects that have lasted for more than 17 years, one of which was neuropathy in my feet and toes. The numbness and…
Read More“…your program and staff have changed our health…”
[expand title="...your program and staff have changed our health..."] Good morning! Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that I'm doing well, feeling good and staying the course of vitamin regimen, hormone creams and clean eating-down 15 lbs. as a result of the program. My husband went on the program…
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More Surprising Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight
by Mila McManus MD In 2014 I published an article on "Reasons You Can't Lose Weight". Today I'd like to expand on that partial list (didn't mean to wait 3 years to do that!) So besides the reasons listed in the above link, here are a few more to add to the list: Poor…
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InfraRed Sauna
By Mila McManus MD and Nancy Mehlert MS The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness offers Infrared Sauna sessions in our Longevity Room. Benefits: Improved brain function and reduced risk of Alzheimer's[i] Lowers risk of cardiovascular events[ii] by increasing heart rate in the same way exercise does Reduction of pain and inflammation while increasing circulation…
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