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[expand title="Once a skeptic"] I cannot say enough good things about the Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness [TWIHW]. I became a patient in the latter part of 2013 because conventional medicine had failed me. I was skeptical to say the least - the myriad of doctors I'd already seen hadn't been able to help…

by Nancy Mehlert, MS Cleaning.  Not really a word that conjures up warm feelings of joy or love for most of us, but still an essential in life.  We bathe often, vacuum our floors, scour our sinks, wash the car and change the oil, mow the yard and take out the trash, and all in…

What are digestive enzymes and why are they important?   The human body makes and secretes specific enzymes, called digestive enzymes, which help us to break down fat, proteins and carbohydrates into the micronutrients necessary for absorption into the body.  So despite our best efforts to eat a healthy diet, if digestive enzyme production and…

How many times have you told your own children “Wait!” or “Settle Down!” or “Stop!”? In most cases, these instructions are given to protect us, or to teach us to think before we act. May I suggest that right now, as you leave behind the season of Thanksgiving and before you plunge headfirst into the…

Looking for healthy pre-prepared meals without the hidden ingredients?  The Dinner Dude prepares fresh gourmet meals for busy people with a discriminating paleo or low carbohydrate  nutritional lifestyle.  They also cater to the specific and unique needs of people on restrictive calorie diets. Known for their fresh ingredients from organic vegetables and anti-biotic free meats,…

Before you start to feel guilty about all of the decadent holiday treats and yummy food you are about to eat, breathe a sigh of relief and let’s get down to the facts about fat. Fat is, and always has been, a fundamental pillar of our nutrition. We all know that monounsaturated fats, such as…

What are digestive enzymes and why are they important?   The human body makes and secretes specific enzymes, called digestive enzymes, which help us to break down fat, proteins and carbohydrates into the micronutrients necessary for absorption into the body.  So despite our best efforts to eat a healthy diet, if digestive enzyme production and…

Magnesium and calcium are fundamental nutrients that need to be in balance with each other for you to fully experience good health.  Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves function properly.  It keeps your heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and also assists in keeping your bones strong.  This essential mineral helps regulate blood…

Holiday Survival Guide Preventing illness and stress begins by avoiding the triggers that cause them.  Most commonly this means eating healthy, whole foods (and avoiding most processed ones) and managing our stress levels effectively.  Symptoms are just our body’s way of trying to communicate with us.  It is our job to listen and interpret exactly…