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Wellness and hormones aren't just for women. Men develop hormonal imbalances and deficiencies as well. Have you developed 'Grumpy Ole Man Syndrome'? Are you too pooped to play with your kids? Have you lost your game? Have you lost your drive? Have you developed a beer belly? Might be time to optimize your hormones and test…

What is thyroid: This is a small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, wrapped around the windpipe, behind and below the Adam's Apple area. This gland produces two hormones: 1. tri-iodothyronine (T3): the active, primary intracellular hormone and 2. thyroxine (T4): the inactive, primary extracellular hormone. This gland governs the body’s metabolism and growth through the production of…

by Mila McManus MD So you're convinced that you are LOW THYROID. You have classic symptoms, such as depressed moods, fatigue, weight gain, headaches, hair loss, etc, and you convince your doctor to test your thyroid level. Much to your dismay, you get a letter in the mail 2 weeks later that says your thyroid…

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The Healing Code:  Address Your Stress I first learned about a book called The Healing Code from a patient of mine and I think this is one of the most fascinating books I've read in a long time.  This book gives hope. The premise of the book is that all disease stems from physiologic stress.…

[expand title="The Healing Code"] By Dr. Alex Loyd and Dr. Ben Johnson The premise of the book is that all disease stems from physiologic stress. If you deal with psychological stress, you can be assured that your body is experiencing physiologic stress; however, even if you do not feel anxious or stressed, it's still likely…

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…