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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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Mushrooms and Onions
Serves 2 to 3 1 pint of Mushrooms 1 to 2 Sweet Onions (Vidalia's if available) 2 T Grass-Fed Butter ½ tsp Thyme Salt & Pepper to taste Rinse mushrooms and slice. Peel onion(s), cut in half and slice. Melt butter over medium to medium high heat and add mushrooms and onion. While sautéing, add…
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5-HTP
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia plant, a shrub principally found in West African countries. 5-HTP is an amino acid derivative and the immediate precursor to serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced both in the intestinal tract and in the brain and is important for mood, promoting calmness, and sleep. It can also be helpful…
Read MoreOvercoming Depression Is A Balancing Act
Overcoming Depression by Nancy Mehlert, MS We often refer to the Standard American Diet as “SAD” and it really is – it is a very depressing diet! The suggested food plate and previous food pyramid have led Americans into eating a very inflammatory and congesting diet of fast and processed foods, sugar, artificial sweeteners, chemical…
Read MoreOvercoming Depression Testimonial
[expand title="Overcoming Depression Testimonial"] by Mila McManus MD As I was my first wellness patient, and depression was one of my many issues, I thought it would be appropriate to share my story this month since this newsletter focuses on depression. I remember feeling depressed when I was in high school, but seemed mostly situational.…
Read MoreHerbal medicine goes Mainstream
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and… Cinnamon? Herbal Medicine goes Mainstream Dr. Oz on the Today Show discussing herbal medicine: Cinnamon. Oz said this spice can help with sugar levels and that diabetics and prediabetics should be taking this spice, which can help the liver deal with insulin better. Mint. Oz said mint is good for digestive health and…
Read MoreOvercoming Depression
Depression is a common disorder. While we all may experience temporary blues or discouraging setbacks in life, when these feelings persist and compromise our daily functioning, it can be a sign of a serious problem. Depression can take a major toll on our lives as well as the lives of those around us. Depression is…
Read MoreElimination Diet
by Mila McManus MD Hit your factory reset button with the elimination diet! Dr. Mark Hyman was interviewed on the Today show this morning discussing this very thing. We've been recommending the elimination diet to our patients for over 10 years now. It's comical how behind the times the media can be regarding health issues. …
Read MoreTestosterone Pellet Therapy
Testosterone Booster via Pellet Therapy for Measurable Results Testosterone is very important for both men and women.As we age, our natural levels decline and we may need a testosterone booster. There are significant benefits of testosterone replacement and optimization. Benefits include: improvement of energy improved overall vitality sharpened brain function and memory reduction in depression and…
Read MoreEffect of High Protein Diet on Longevity
by Nancy Mehlert, MS Note: Paleo and Yeast-free Don't Equal "High Protein Diet". Recently two studies (one mouse and one human) have been discussed in the journal Cell Metabolism suggesting that a high protein diet may not support longevity and may contribute to cancer death. TWIHW wanted to give some perspective on this research…
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