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[expand title="Do Yourself A Favor" ] "I have been a patient at TWIHW for several months now. I love that Dr. McManus treats each patient as an individual - there's no cookie cutter formula or one-size fits all solution used in her practice. Instead, she's committed to finding answers to my very complicated, very individual,…

We Can’t Ignore It By Mila McManus, MD   This year, my staff and I have witnessed an undeniable escalation of concern about the constant barrage of electromagnetic radiation and its effects on our health and the health of our children.   Other names used for electromagnetic radiation include electrosmog and electro-pollution. This radiation occurs in…

[expand title="Win, Win. Hurray!" ]   I'm doing very well. No more die off symptoms. My pain has been greatly diminished. I have much more range of motion in my arms, getting up out of my lounge chair is no longer extremely painful. No more gastrointestinal bloating anywhere. I am slowly losing weight. I have…

by Nancy Mehlert, MS Most would agree that the Fall & Winter Holiday Season can be very challenging from a health and weight perspective. The food fest can be seemingly delightful and delicious but can also bring negative consequences, great temptation, and unwanted weight gain. Beginning a new year tired and digestively distressed is not…

CollaGEN, by Orthomolecular Products, is designed strategically to support connective tissue regeneration and stability. Collagen is the primary protein fiber found in connective tissue, which gives tendons, ligaments, fascia, cartilage, bone and skin structural stability. The body makes collagen using specific amino acids along with vitamin C and magnesium. Aging, poor eating habits, mechanical stress…

by Mila McManus MD Intravenous (IV) nutrition therapy has been used in hospital settings for decades and was first developed and tested by Dr. John Myers at Johns Hopkins University in the 1970’s.  Patients have reported significant improvements from IV Therapy for many conditions including fatigue, headaches, muscle spasms, PMS, seasonal allergies, sinusitis, asthma, anxiety,…

By Mila McManus, MD Without question, prescription and over the counter (OTC) drugs are double-edged swords.  While there are instances when pharmaceutical drugs are needed, in many cases there are safer ways to address symptoms and diseases without them.  As a physician, I feel compelled to remind my patients to become well educated about what…

Membrin[i] is formulated for memory support. This Orthomolecular supplement provides optimal doses of three of the most well-studied ingredients for targeted, multidimensional cognitive support. Ginkgo biloba extract is a botanical ingredient known to enhance cognitive function by increasing cerebral blood flow as well as protecting neurons from oxidative stress or low oxygen conditions. Vinpocetine is…

By Nancy Mehlert, MS Here’s the 1-2-3 to feeding your brain: #1 You need choline, a water soluble vitamin-like substance, essential to the brain. Here are the foods to eat often so that you get plenty of choline for your brain: • Vegetables - dark green veggies like swiss chard, asparagus, spinach, green peas, green…