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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…

[expand title="I am feeling thankful..." ] Hello, Dr. McManus,   I am feeling thankful for the care you and the staff gave me on Tuesday and want to say THANK YOU for seeing me immediately, assessing my symptoms and beginning treatment before I even left your office - I am still feeling that steroid shot…

When we decide to move from one diet to another, it is important to make the change slowly over a period of one to two weeks. It may not seem like a big deal to move from omnivore to vegetarian, or processed food to whole food, or elect to dramatically increase fats while reducing protein,…

10 Good Reasons to Try It... The Ketogenic Diet is the current diet-of-the-moment. Unlike many fad diets, the Ketogenic Diet is therapeutic in nature and can benefit many people in many ways. Who would benefit? A Ketogenic Diet is well worth considering by anyone facing serious health challenges including neurological issues or disease, mood disturbances,…

At TWIHW we offer one of the best coconut oils in the marketplace today. Tropical Traditions Organic Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil is processed through an old tradition of physical refining using an expeller pressed mechanical extraction and a steam deodorizing process. 1 Many, less expensive coconut oils are made from moldy, old coconuts, called copra,…