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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Most Common Genetically Modified Foods
by Nancy Mehlert, MS Here are the most common Genetically Modified foods. Avoid them by purchasing organic and/or certified Non-GMO. Corn – 90% of the American corn crop is genetically modified from which most corn flour, high fructose corn syrup, corn starch, masa, corn meal and corn processed foods are made. Soybeans – 93% of…
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Cholesterol and Statin Drugs
by Mila McManus MD Statin drugs to reduce cholesterol levels are one of the most widely prescribed drugs. The myth that cholesterol is the cause of heart disease has sadly perpetuated over several decades despite much evidence to the contrary. Cholesterol actually plays vital roles in the body, such as: Cholesterol is critical to the…
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Supplement of the Month: Lipid Control
A Supplement that helps optimize heart health. The best news for heart health is that there are a multitude of protocols, nutritional options and supplements that can improve and ensure a healthy heart! So while we are providing one such supplement in this section today, it is far from being the only available option and…
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Toasted Pecans, Sweet or Spicy
Serves 12, ¼ cup servings Ingredients: ¼ cup of melted, organic butter 4 cups pecan halves Sweet : ¼ to ½ cup Xylitol or Erythritol (depending on desired sweetness) and 1 to 2 TBS Cinnamon, All Spice, or Pumpkin Pie Spice Spicy : 1 TBS sea salt and ¼ - ½ tsp ground red pepper,…
Read MoreI am excited about doing things…
[expand title="I am excited about doing things..."] I am a 83 year old male retired from two career fields. After 24 years of service in the Army, I retired being a very active, energetic, and healthy 40 year old easily running 5 miles a day. My second career as an insurance underwriter found me sitting…
Read MorePostpartum Depression
[expand title="Postpartum Depression"] After battling postpartum depression for the last 3 years I am finally feeling more like myself. I can attest to the yeast cleanse, adding supplements, bio-identical hormone therapy, and diet changes to recovering from my severe depression, ADD symptoms, and low energy. Thank you to Dr. McManus, Nancy & the team. -Veronica…
Read MoreYeast Cleanse? NO WAY! Not happening.
[expand title=" Yeast Cleanse? NO WAY! Not happening."] I was NOT going to follow the yeast cleanse diet. I thought it was completely absurd and unrealistic. Besides, I was already eating pretty clean. I tried to get out of it. I was willing to do everything else. Just not the diet. Once I met with…
Read MoreFoods that Promote Sleep
In every step of my life journey, one message resounds over and over again. What we eat really does matter. The optimal function of the human body is in every way dependent on our daily food choices. There is no question in my mind that when we don’t eat well, we are promoting dysfunction and…
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Tuck Me In Savory Oats & Salmon Recipe
Having trouble sleeping? Try this savory oats and salmon recipe for better sleep. Serves 4 Preparation: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 2 tsp organic, pressed coconut oil ½ cup gluten free steel cut oats 1 small yellow onion 2 cups boiling water 2 stalks of celery, diced 3 5 oz pouches cooked wild…
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