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Our entire team at The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness extends our heartfelt thanks for trusting us with your health this past year. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside you on your wellness journey. Our commitment to personalized, root-cause-focused care remains at the heart of everything we do, and we…

Choosing the right approach to your health can feel overwhelming, especially with terms like functional medicine and integrative medicine becoming increasingly popular. While both emphasize treating the whole person rather than just symptoms, they each take a distinct approach to uncovering what’s really going on in the body.  Understanding these differences can help you make…

High-oleic sunflower oil has become increasingly popular in recent years, appearing in packaged foods, restaurants, and home kitchens as an alternative to industrial seed oils.  While it comes from the same plant as conventional sunflower oil, its nutritional profile — and its behavior under heat — are quite different. These differences matter, especially as consumers…

by Mila McManus, MD Supplements are not all created equal! Natural products and supplement choices have exploded as Americans search for the next magic bullet for good health and longevity. On Amazon, 1 out of every 2 supplements sold is counterfeit.  More recently, the FDA threatened legal action against Amazon for selling male energy supplements that contained undeclared…

From our Friend, Melissa Humphries, The Primitive Diva. You will 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 brine) Pulse in food…

Sessions can be as little as a few minutes, with benefits really taking effect with at least a 10-minute session. Vibration therapy may aid weight loss, burn fat, improve flexibility, enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness after exercise, build strength and decrease the stress hormone cortisol.1 Other Benefits While you’re enjoying it, check in on social…

by Mila McManus, MD Strength training isn’t just for athletes or fitness enthusiasts — it is rapidly becoming one of the most research-supported ways to protect health, mobility, and longevity as we age. For adults in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and well into their 70s, resistance exercise offers a powerful anti-aging tool with benefits that…

If you're interested in a more comprehensive understanding of the toxins and toxicants that are impacting your health, please watch this 2-minute video on the Total Tox test that comes highly recommended from The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness. This test looks at many toxins and toxicants, including heavy metals, mold toxins, and other…

What Is Orthorexia? Understanding a Growing Obsession With Eating Healthy When it comes to wellness and nutrition, it’s easy to celebrate healthy choices. Choosing nourishing foods and fueling your body with intention is a powerful act of self-care. But sometimes, what starts as a desire to eat well can slowly turn into something more rigid,…