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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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Reference Ranges – Why Your NORMAL Lab Results May be Misleading
by Mila McManus MD So you're convinced that you are LOW THYROID. You have classic symptoms, such as depressed moods, fatigue, weight gain, headaches, hair loss, etc, and you convince your doctor to test your thyroid level. Much to your dismay, you get a letter in the mail 2 weeks later that says your thyroid…
Read MoreThyroid Symptoms, Diseases and Treatments
What is thyroid: This is a small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, wrapped around the windpipe, behind and below the Adam's Apple area. This gland produces two hormones: 1. tri-iodothyronine (T3): the active, primary intracellular hormone and 2. thyroxine (T4): the inactive, primary extracellular hormone. This gland governs the body’s metabolism and growth through the production of…
Read MoreThe Healing Code
[expand title="The Healing Code"] By Dr. Alex Loyd and Dr. Ben Johnson The premise of the book is that all disease stems from physiologic stress. If you deal with psychological stress, you can be assured that your body is experiencing physiologic stress; however, even if you do not feel anxious or stressed, it's still likely…
Read MoreThe Healing Code
The Healing Code: Address Your Stress I first learned about a book called The Healing Code from a patient of mine and I think this is one of the most fascinating books I've read in a long time. This book gives hope. The premise of the book is that all disease stems from physiologic stress.…
Read MoreL-Theanine
Did you know? Can improve mood, reduce stress and help focus Non-sedating improved alpha wave activity, the brain activity present when you are alert Role in helping reduce cholesterol May improve the efficacy of cancer treatments Rats fed a high Theanine diet showed a significantly lower body weight, blood plasma fat and overall body fat…
Read MoreTestimonial- I am a Healthier me, all because you educated and I listened.
[expand title=" I am a Healthier me, all because you educated and I listened."] I have been a patient of Dr. McManus for over two years now, and I have never felt better. I originally went to a Lunch and Learn as a skeptic, but decided to give it a try. The best money…
Read MoreEggocado Recipe
This eggocado recipe is great for those on a high protein diet. Serve for breakfast or any meal. Ingredients: - 1/2 avocado - 1 egg - Picante sauce, fresh herbs or uncured prosciutto 1/2 Avocado, remove seed, open egg into the hole in avocado, bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until egg has reached desired doneness.…
Read MoreTrans-fats linked to irritability and aggression
One of the most disheartening aspects of being about the business of nutrition today is that the majority of the food available in the market place today does not jive with my idea of real, whole food. There is a lot of fake food out there. I’m sure you have heard about trans fats for…
Read MoreDepressed?
Depression comes in many forms and has many possible causes. Rather than band-aiding your depression with an anti-depressant medication, The Woodlands Institute aims to detect and correct the underlying causes of your depression. Causes may be anything from a simple nutritional deficiency or hormonal imbalance to a reaction to a food. We'll help you understand common depression signs…
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