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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Sleep-Enhancing Supplements
Achieving quality sleep is fundamental to our level of health and wellness. While we realize there are exceptions to every rule and circumstances to consider, we do advise against prescription or over the counter sleep aids as a routine solution to insomnia. Rather, we want to explore the root causes of the problem and correct…
Read MoreUsing Essential Oils in the Kitchen
Most likely, without really being aware of it, you have experienced essential oils in your food for a long time. Chewing gum is one example. Candy makers have been long time users of essential oils, though the quality and health benefits of these oils is arguable. When you use pure, superior quality essential oils in…
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The Essentials on Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used throughout history by many cultures for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. With growing scientific validation and expanding markets for natural approaches to healing and wellness, interest in the use of essential oils is on the rise. Essential oils are natural compounds found in seeds, bark, stems, roots, and flowers of plants.…
Read MoreMisdiagnosed as having Rheumatoid Arthritis
[expand title="Misdiagnosed as having Rheumatoid Arthritis"] 7 years ago, mere weeks after the birth of my son, Doctors shared the news of a dreaded diagnosis of an Autoimmune Disease called Rheumatoid Arthritis. That was the reason that I could no longer type a sentence on a keyboard or worse...button my 3 week old baby's onesie!…
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Lemon Tarragon Dressing (using lemon essential oil)
1 Tbsp. fresh Tarragon, or 1 tsp. dried 1 Tbsp. fresh Basil, or 1 tsp. dried 1 cup cold pressed olive oil 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes 1-3 drops doTERRA* lemon essential oil Mix all ingredients well and use as a salad dressing, or topping for fish, as well as steamed…
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Terrashield Natural Insect Repellent made from Essential Oils
Terrashield is a unique blend of essential oils including Lemon Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora), Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), and 12 other carefully balanced oils blended in a base of 100% pure fractionated coconut oil. To make this natural insect repellent, place 10 to 30 drops (you can start light and add more drops as…
Read MoreFoods that Defend You
Foods that Defend You We usually think of our food as a source of nourishment in the form of protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Are you aware that there are many foods that have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties which help to attack and destroy unwanted visitors such as the common cold, disease-causing…
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Supplements that Support your Immune System
Support your Immune System When it comes to prevention and protection, the following supplements that support your immune system make a great basic arsenal of weaponry to have handy to incorporate when you sense your immune system is under unusual attack or stress. Depending on the supplement, increasing the amount you are already taking or…
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Banana Ice Cream (dairy-free)
Serving Size ½ cup 5-6 Servings 4-6 Medium, Ripe, Peeled and Frozen Bananas ¼ tsp Organic Vanilla Bean 1 tsp of honey (Optional) 2 Tbsp of Hot Water Organic whole vanilla beans are available in the spice section of better grocery stores. Take one Vanilla Bean, slice it down the middle and use a knife…
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