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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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Zesty 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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Does Your Engine Need a Tune Up? Adrenal Fatigue May Be Cause
In This Issue Supplement: ZINC Recipe: Grilled Healthy Power Burgers Lost your GAME? Nutrition News Testimonial Quicklinks Current Promotions More About Us TWIHW Events Join Our Mailing List Supplement of the Month: ZINC Did you know? Zinc: is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes Can shorten…
Read MoreFood for the Man in You
by Nancy Mehlert, MS Staying strong and young requires maintaining muscle and bone mass as well as a healthy sexual desire. Testosterone is the chairman of the board in the male body when it comes to staying strong. Foods that support healthy testosterone levels in the body include those high in zinc. Oysters, roast beef,…
Read MoreGrilled Healthy Power Burgers
Eating well doesn't mean you have to give up all your favorite foods. Try this recipe for healthy burgers. Ingredients: •1 pound grass-fed ground beef •1/2 cup chopped veggies (yellow, green or red onions, zucchini and yellow squash work best) •1 Tablespoon grass-fed Butter or coconut oil •2 Tablespoons chopped Parsley In a small frying…
Read MoreZinc
Did you know? Zinc: is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes Can shorten the duration of a cold is a natural aromatase inhibitor (i.e. slows the conversion of testosterone into estrogen) supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence is required for proper sense of taste and smell is found…
Read MoreLow Testosterone?
Wellness and hormones aren't just for women. Men develop hormonal imbalances and deficiencies as well. Have you developed 'Grumpy Ole Man Syndrome'? Are you too pooped to play with your kids? Have you lost your game? Have you lost your drive? Have you developed a beer belly? Might be time to optimize your hormones and test…
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