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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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It is Time for a Lunchbox Makeover!
One of the best ways to love your children well is to send them to school with foods that promote good energy levels and mental alertness. This year, as you prepare for a busy school year, take a couple steps in the right direction to improve those lunch boxes and snacks for the kids. Every…
Read MoreDr. McManus gave me back my sense of Well-Being
[expand title=" Dr. McManus gave me back my sense of Well-Being"] Thankfully I have always been physically active. A long time ago I realized that exercise & eating healthfully are the keys to longevity. As a single mom of three young boys I thought I did a fairly good job of balancing home & career. …
Read MoreMIGRA SPRAY
What is it? Migra Spray is a patented over the counter homeopathic medicine intended to be a comprehensive approach for the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches (MigraSpray can also be effective for treating the pain and symptoms associated with menstrual cycles as well as tension headaches and hangovers). Use it for the rapid treatment of a migraine attack…
Read MoreWhy do 1 in 10 kids in the US have ADHD?
How cutting out certain food Additives could curb ADHD (and cancer too). Cases of allergies, asthma, ADHD & Autism are surging among U.S. children. A U.S. Government survey claims that 1 in 10 U.S. children now have ADHD. This is a dramatic increase from several years earlier. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) makes it difficult…
Read MoreFermented Salsa
For this fermented salsa recipe, you'll need the following ingredients: •6-8 fresh tomatoes •2- 3 green onions, chopped •1 large size chopped jalapeno (seeded) •6-8 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped or pressed •1 bunch cilantro •juice of 1-2 limes •2 T. sea salt •1/4 c. filtered water with tsp of salt (This is the…
Read MoreZesty Shrimp Salad
Try this zesty shrimp salad recipe that's easy-to-make and delicious. This healthy recipe can be made ahead of time, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day. Makes 4 servings, 1 ½ cups each Ingredients: •¼ cup cider vinegar •1/2 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil •1 T minced chipotle chile in adobo (La Costena or Goya…
Read MoreThe Sun and Vitamin D
by Mila McManus MD Now that school is finally out and we will all be spending more time outdoors, I believe the time has come to debunk the sunscreen myth. Sunlight elevates our mood and exposure to it is crucial for optimal health for a number of reasons, with Vitamin D production being the most…
Read MoreVitamin D: Nature’s Prozac
Making sure you're getting enough sunlight exposure to have healthy Vitamin D levels is a crucial factor in treating depression or keeping it at bay. One previous study found that people with the lowest levels of Vitamin D were 11 times more prone to being depressed than those who had normal levels. Vitamin D deficiency…
Read MoreSummer Hydration Strategies
Knowing How Much Water You Need As the hot summer months approach, it is important to remember everyone loses water everyday through sweating and urinating. We need to be sure to replenish this water loss. While we can survive several months without food, without water we would not last more than a few days.…
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