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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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The Vicious Cycle
By Nancy Mehlert, MS This diagram (click on diagram to enlarge it) depicts the vicious and stressful cycle that causes the vast majority of the chronic lifestyle diseases of our time, including high blood pressure. High blood pressure results for several reasons: Our Sympathetic Nervous System automatically constricts blood vessels as an alarm response…
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Salted, Seedy Chocolate Bark
A Healthy Treat for Special Occasions Makes 8, 1 ounce servings Ingredients: ¼ cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 2 T hemp seeds 2 T sesame seeds ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt or kosher salt 8 ounces chopped 70% cocoa chocolate Preparation: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and then add pepitas. Toast them,…
Read MoreSupplement of the month- On Guard Essential Oil Blend
On Guard protects against environmental and seasonal threats with essential oils known for their positive effects on the immune system. OnGuard can be taken internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function as well as used on surfaces throughout the home as a disinfectant and non-toxic cleaner. When diffused, On Guard helps purify…
Read MoreSupplement of the month- Breathe Blend of Essential Oils
Enhanced with the powerful respiratory benefits of Cardamom, Breathe is a remarkable blend of essential oils that combine to help you breathe easier. A staple in the dōTERRA essential oil line, Breathe supports healthy respiratory function when seasonal threats are high and can be used safely by all embers of the family to soothe airways…
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Healthy and FAST Cabbage Sautee
1 head of green cabbage 6 slices of uncured bacon 1 Apple, cored and sliced, if desired Salt & Pepper to taste 1. Cut raw bacon up into bits and pieces. Using medium heat, cook the bacon bits and pieces in a skillet or Dutch oven until brown and crisp. Remove…
Read MoreHistamine Intolerance
By Nancy Mehlert Most of the time when we guide patients toward a whole food, ancestral type of diet, and we work to clean up the digestive tract and repopulate favorable microflora with probiotics and fermented foods, our patients are amazed at how much better they feel. Occasionally though, there are some individuals who do…
Read MoreDangers of Antidepressants
By Mila McManus MD The CDC estimates that one in ten Americans has depression. Chances are, if you don’t take antidepressant medication, you know someone who does. There are many levels of depression and many causes of depression. The main causes of depression have never been, and never will be, deficiencies of Prozac, Effexor, Wellbutrin,…
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Supplement of the Month: Help with Depression and Anxiety
There are a number of supplements that can be very helpful in supporting our mental health and function. Combined with improving the diet, getting regular exercise, balancing hormones, controlling chronic pain, getting adequate sleep, balancing gut flora (microorganisms), and other non-pharmaceutical approaches to treating depression and anxiety, here is a list of several supplements we…
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Get a Squeaky Clean Start to the New Year- detox
So January has arrived fresh and new, brimming with possibilities for each of us. Moving forward, putting the past behind us and seeking newness are inherently built into our minds as we move into a new year. Nutritionally, though, you may feel like you are lugging a bit of holiday jolly right along with you…
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