It was over a decade ago while studying for my naturopathic degree, I learned about Oil Pulling. At that time, you did not hear much about this amazing ancient practice. I remember during one of my annual dental appointments I mentioned oil pulling to my dentist and well, you would have thought I was prehistoric…
Imagine having unwanted house guests who are taking advantage of your hospitality. They eat your food, leave dirty dishes and laundry around and never offer to help with house chores. Would you want them to leave? Well, there are tiny creatures who do the same when they take up residency in your body. We call…
At Authentic Health, we believe detoxifying the body is one of the first steps to feeling and looking your best, as well as bringing our bodies back into alignment. Our bodies detox naturally every day by eliminating wastes through our kidneys, colon, liver, lymph, and skin. However, daily toxins that we ingest through the foods…
As spring begins, pollen season in South Carolina and the Upstate is roaring into gear. Thin layers of yellow dust are starting to cover cars and patio furniture, and leaving most of us with itchy eyes, sneezing fits, and nasal congestion. Pine and Cedar trees are responsible for the yellow pollen swirling around, however, there…
Bioenergetics is the study and testing of energy transfer between organisms. Our bodies are made up of various types of energy that flow constantly throughout our bodies. However, we often encounter stresses (physical, environmental, and emotional) that block energy flow. These stresses then cause imbalances and can show as a wide variety of ailments, like…
So many of us have higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before. Finding ways to combat the constant state of anxiousness can seem difficult, but the foods you eat can have a direct impact on how you feel. Taking a natural approach will not only save you time and money (visiting doctor offices…
To explain what homeopathy is we first need to break the mold on what medicine and healthcare are. Right now, when you go to the doctor, your appointment is based around the idea that something in the body isn’t working properly and requires fixing. We only think about going to the doctor when something is…
What Is Candida and How to Combat an Overgrowth Yeast can play a productive role in our bodies but when an overgrowth happens it causes a cascade of health issues. Candida overgrowths are often at the root of many health problems like chronic sinus infections, vaginal yeast infections, frequent colds, fatigue, leaky gut syndrome, athletes’…