Voted Best Functional Medicine Clinic by Our Community 17 Years Running
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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Employee of the Month Sandra Caldwell, PA-C

Sandra Caldwell, PA-C, joined The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness 8 years ago as a healthcare provider and is also a member of our management team, overseeing the medical staff. Everyone on our staff will tell you that Sandra is an anchor for us in so many ways. She is always the calm one…
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…my teen still had problems…

[expand title="...my teen still had problems..."] My teenage daughter is a very happy patient of The Woodland’s Institute for Health and Wellness. My family had already made a few diet changes at our home and were all noticing positive differences but my teen still had problems with rashes, moods, sleep, and focus. First, my teen…
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Emotional Eating

By Nancy Mehlert, MS   Emotional eating is not an easy topic. Like other aspects of our lives that can become a slippery slope to abuse, such as drugs, alcohol, and credit card debt, emotional eating can be a problem we don’t want to face, much less talk about. Though very socially acceptable, like other…
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Ten Strategies to Help Overcome Emotional Eating

By Nancy Mehlert, MS Stop eating long enough to truly experience hunger. Think about it, feel it and listen to it so that you know what real hunger feels like. Begin trying to ask yourself if you are truly hungry before you eat. Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger. Remove unhealthy foods from your home…
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Basic Biscuits

        From Wheat Belly Cookbook by William Davis MD 1 cup almond, pecan or hazelnut meal/flour 1 cup ground golden flaxseeds 4 tsp baking powder 4 T cold butter, cut into cubes 4 egg whites Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together…
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Supplement of The Month- Hair and Nail Formula

Hair and Nail Formula is a formulation designed to provide the nutrients healthy hair and nails require. In addition to a high dose of Biotin, it also contains N-acetyl cysteine, PABA, inositol, and Silica. Biotin is a B vitamin and renews the follicles and roots of hair, resulting in thicker, fuller, and healthier looking hair.…
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Be Sure to Get Your Bs

By Nancy Mehlert, MS One of the most common problems we see with our new patients is nutritional bankruptcy, with a B vitamin deficiency being common and often the cause of several symptoms. B vitamins are not stored very well in the body because they are water-soluble. While a healthy body can produce some of…
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Curried Shrimp Salad

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2-4 1 lb cooked wild shrimp, tails removed ½ cup frozen green peas, defrosted ¼ cup chopped green onion and/or celery ½ cup expeller pressed mayonnaise Juice of one lemon 1 to 3 tsp Curry Powder to taste Sea Salt and Pepper to taste 1 Avocado 1 Bag prewashed Organic…
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Employee of the Month

Every month at The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness, we celebrate one member of our awesome team. This month, we are celebrating Jolie Likens and all that she brings to this practice. She’s the first person you see when you come through our doors, yet the term “receptionist” greatly understates everything that Jolie does…
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Take Charge of Your Health

We believe in empowering you to be an active participant in your health journey. With our guidance, simple lifestyle adjustments can yield profound results. Let us be the bridge to a healthier, happier you.
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