Did you know that you can have a normal fasting glucose or a normal A1c and still have a problem managing blood sugar? Medicine is ruled by cut-offs. We need them for diagnosis, for billing, for medication choices, for tracking over time. The American Diabetes Association has created definitions for insulin resistance in a variety…
We are back reviewing the most popular peptides out there — the pros, the cons, what the evidence (if any!) say, and our in-house practical advice on using targeted peptides for your health journey. This review comes at an interesting time as the FDA recently cleared the way for these peptides to be made by…
We’re back with another review of one of the most talked-about peptides in the world of regenerative and longevity medicine. In this series, we explore the science, potential benefits, limitations, and practical applications of targeted peptides for health optimization. Today, we’re taking a closer look at TB-500, also known as Thymosin Beta-4 (TB4), a peptide…
What Your Numbers Really Mean When most people receive their cholesterol test results, they immediately look at one number: total cholesterol. The problem? Total cholesterol tells only a small part of the story. At Authentic Health, we help patients in Asheville, NC, and throughout Western North Carolina understand what their lab work actually means—because preventing…
Part of being human involves injury and repair: joint damage, muscle strains, surgery, arthritis, and chronic inflammation. These events are so common that our bodies have developed a very elegant and complex way of healing. Immediately after an injury, the body sends out numerous signals for inflammation, blood vessel formation, immune cell migration, and tissue…
Peptides are now one of the hottest topics in the health optimization space. It seems like everyone is talking about them, taking them, and recommending them to others. Our clinic has been using peptides since the 2010s to help clients recover from injury, restore immune function, optimize body composition, and enhance brain function. My colleague…
I was standing at the gas pump a few weeks ago, simply filling up my car, when I looked up and saw this: Delicious-looking food. And so cheap! Save money on my tobacco? Yes, please! And what’s this chicken-bacon-ranch pizza? Only for a limited time?! I’m sure subconsciously I thought, “No, I don’t need any…
What If Healthcare was Designed to Create Health? One of the most common questions we receive is how our practice differs from a traditional primary care office. The answer is not simply that we offer longer appointments, more testing, or greater access. Those things are true, but they are really the result of a deeper…
According to recent research, ticks carrying Borrelia burgdorferi, the pathogen commonly associated with Lyme disease, have been found in Asheville, NC, a disease that has been slowly spreading from the Northeast over the past six decades. The study, performed on ticks harvested in nearby Biltmore Forest, found that about one-third of the tick samples carried…
As interest in healthy aging and evidence-based skincare continues to grow, many people are exploring advanced therapies that support skin health beyond the basics. While cosmetic treatments and specialty skincare products can be beneficial, they work best when built upon a foundation of sun protection, retinoid use, proper hydration, antioxidant support, and healthy lifestyle habits.…
