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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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Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity- PART I
Celiac disease is one of the most sinister and insidious of food allergies. It is estimated that as many as 3 million people in the US may have been diagnosed with the disease, and countless more, at least 97 percent, go undiagnosed and untreated. It should also be noted that as many as 30 million…
Read MoreEggs And Cholesterol Are Good For You
Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, and it's a shame they've been vilified for so long in the United States. As a result, egg consumption has been going down for the last 40 years, all because of concerns about cholesterol. But the idea that eggs are unhealthy is a complete myth,…
Read More10 Diseases Linked To Soda
Statistics shows that Americans drink more soda than ever before. They account for more than 25 percent of all drinks consumed in the United States. More than 15 billion gallons were sold in 2000 -- about one 12- ounce can per day for every man, woman and child. But here's some information that may keep…
Read MoreNew Study on Splenda (Sucralose) Reveals Potential Harmful Effects!
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 22, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James Turner, chairman of the national consumer education group Citizens for Health expressed shock and outrage after reading a new report from scientists at Duke University. "The report makes it clear that the artificial sweetener Splenda and its key component sucralose pose a threat to the people who…
Read MoreConfused About Hormones?
Since the Women's Health Initiative Study several years ago, the masses have been scared to death of taking hormones. Let's think about this for a minute from a biological and evolutionary perspective. Our bodies make and use many different hormones which perform vital functions. Could it be that we are evolving to have our hormones…
Read MoreHow to Stay Fit in the Coldest Months
With the temperatures plummeting this time of year, many of us tend to hibernate inside our homes. But, hibernating is for bears. As humans it's important to stay active through all four seasons. Yet, a poll of 5,000 people found that 30 percent get no exercise at all during the winter months Just because it…
Read MoreControlling Hot Flashes through your Diet
Women can help combat hot flashes by eating more calcium-rich foods, magnesium-rich foods and foods rich in vitamin E -- like cold-pressed oils, green leafy vegetables, nuts and almonds, as well as plenty of mineral- and fiber-rich foods, like whole grains and fresh vegetables. Janet Zand, Allan N. Spreen and James B. LaValle -- authors…
Read MoreInterval Training Can Slow the Aging Process
Retain Your Youth! Now there's some evidence that interval training can actually slow down aging. Scientists know that regular aerobic exercise can decrease biological age by 10 years. The reason is that exercise improves mitochondrial function - if you've forgotten your biology lessons, mitochondria live in your cells and are responsible for producing energy. Improved…
Read MoreWhy Sitting Makes You Fat
You might want to stand up while you read this, especially when you find out what some scientists have discovered about sitting. We all know that sitting can contribute to weight problems and common sense tells us that's because sitting doesn't burn as many calories as, say, standing or walking. But, that isn't the only…
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