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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…

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…

Wondering if  there's a problem with your thyroid? If you feel that you have thyroid problems, but your labs are always normal, you are not alone. There are many factors that contribute to low thyroid function. It’s not a simple matter of whether your thyroid labs are in range or out of range. The range…

As spring arrives and the shortest, darkest days give way to longer, sunny days, it gets easier to get outside, increase activity and enjoy the sunshine. Below you will find many reminders and tidbits of information to help you put your Spring Shape-Up Strategy into action: Try Intermittent Fasting to break a stall in weight…

A Supplement that Addresses Thyroid Problems and More Methylselenocysteine is a more active form of selenium which functions primarily as a component of the antioxidant enzyme, glutathione peroxidase. Glutathione peroxidase activity, which requires selenium for activity, facilitates the recycling of vitamins C and E, in optimizing the performance of the antioxidant system. Low levels of…

Over the course of my own journey and relationship with food, I have found that one source of motivation for me is understanding why it is important for me to try a new food.  For me, motivation can be found in the facts, the science and the intricacies of what I cannot see.  Kale is…

This Osso Bucco recipe offers families a great way to prepare a healthy meal without sacrificing a lot of time in the kitchen. Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Veal Shank Steaks 1 large can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 1 can white Cannellini Beans 1 large yellow onion chopped ½ cup dry white wine ½ - ¾…

Neurofeedback, also referred to as EEG Biofeedback, is a non-invasive, pain-free computer-based technique which retrains the brain to produce brainwave patterns that are beneficial to better functioning. Our brains are 2% chemical and 98% electrical. That means that 100% of medications are only addressing 2% of our brain function. The electrical part produces different types…

Article by Mila McManus MD Many factors affect one’s sex drive,  including: • Testosterone deficiency (male or female) • Progesterone or Estrogen deficiency • Stress/Fatigue/Depression • Certain medications (e.g., anti-depressants) • Birth control pills • Poor Self-image (e.g., due to weight gain) • Strained relationship • Painful intercourse (e.g., due to vaginal dryness) Low libido…