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The Woodlands Institute publishes Health Articles specifically designed to keep you updated with relevant wellness news. In these newsletters, you’ll find valuable information regarding supplementation, fitness tips, and recipes.
TWIHW has been serving the community since 2004. Dr Mila McManus and her highly trained team at The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness are winners of numerous awards, including Living Magazine Best Of Readers’ Choice awards over the years: Best Functional Medicine Practice, Best Weight Loss Center, Best Bio-identical Hormone Practice.
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The Health Benefits of Cold Exposure
Cold showers, cold plunges, and other forms of intentional cold exposure have gained popularity in recent years—and for good reason. Long used in traditional healing systems, cold exposure is now supported by a growing body of research showing benefits for immune health, inflammation, metabolism, mental well-being, and stress resilience. From an integrative and functional medicine…
Read MoreGreen Tea: Powerful Benefits in a Simple Habit
Green tea has been enjoyed for centuries, and modern research is now confirming what many cultures have long believed: green tea can support overall health in meaningful ways. From heart and brain health to metabolism and immune support, this simple beverage offers powerful benefits when chosen and prepared wisely. Why Green Tea Is Good for…
Read MoreYour Circadian Rhythm and Immune Health
In functional and integrative medicine, health is viewed as the body’s ability to maintain balance and adapt to stress. One of the most important—and often overlooked—systems that governs this balance is the circadian rhythm, our internal 24-hour clock. This rhythm coordinates sleep, hormones, digestion, energy, and immune activity. When it is supported, the body becomes…
Read MoreAnother Virus Forecast: Oropouche
Oropouche Virus: What You Should Know and How to Stay Healthy Virus season is here, and preparation is wise. In addition to the flu, RSV and COVID, mosquito- and insect-borne viruses such as Dengue—and now another - Oropouche (pronounced o-ro-POOSH-chey)—are gaining attention. Like Dengue, Oropouche is spread by insects and has caused increasing concern in…
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How to Improve Gut Microbiome: The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Overall Health
Your gut plays a central role in far more than digestion. It’s an ecosystem, busy, adaptive, and surprisingly powerful. Inside your digestive tract lives a vast community of microorganisms (mostly bacteria, but also fungi, viruses, and more) that interact with your body every day. This community helps break down food, supports your immune defenses, and…
Read MoreLet’s Get Reset and Detoxify
January is a natural time to reset after the holiday season by detoxing. Holiday indulgences can leave many of us feeling tired, foggy, and run down. You may have gained a few extra pounds, fallen out of your exercise routine, or noticed new or unexplained symptoms. Toxins are everywhere. We’re exposed to them through the…
Read MoreOur Heartfelt Thanks!
Our entire team at The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness extends our heartfelt thanks for trusting us with your health this past year. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside you on your wellness journey. Our commitment to personalized, root-cause-focused care remains at the heart of everything we do, and we…
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Functional Medicine vs. Integrative Medicine
Choosing the right approach to your health can feel overwhelming, especially with terms like functional medicine and integrative medicine becoming increasingly popular. While both emphasize treating the whole person rather than just symptoms, they each take a distinct approach to uncovering what’s really going on in the body. Understanding these differences can help you make…
Read MoreHigh-Oleic Sunflower Oil: How does it rank?
High-oleic sunflower oil has become increasingly popular in recent years, appearing in packaged foods, restaurants, and home kitchens as an alternative to industrial seed oils. While it comes from the same plant as conventional sunflower oil, its nutritional profile — and its behavior under heat — are quite different. These differences matter, especially as consumers…
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