Believe it or not, your body needs things that it can’t produce itself. Therefore, it’s up to you, and only you, to incorporate them into your daily diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of those things, and the ideal food sources to get them from are fatty fishes, flaxseeds, and nuts. But as you may…
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Beneficial Dietary Supplements for the Elderly
For elderly citizens living on their own, it can be difficult getting proper nutrition. Poor nutrition and a lack of eating are common problems among senior citizens, especially ones who don’t have friends or family available to help assist them with grocery shopping and cooking. Older people tend to have smaller appetites and only eat…
Dangers of Over-the-Counter remedies for small children
Over 7000 children are rushed to the emergency room each year in the U.S. as a result of over-dosing on OTC medications. Cough and cold medications typically contain a combination of antihistamines, decongestants, expectorants and cough suppressants, all of which can have serious side-effects on small children including increased blood pressure, heart rate disturbance, and…
Nasal fungus
Nasal and sinus problems can be the result of many different causes including, allergies, bacterial infection, viral infection, fungal infection, and the physical blockage of the sinuses caused by inflammation, polyps, and the sealing of the sinus passages by bone growth. When there is a sinus irritation, the body will cause its sinus membranes to…
Traceability = Trust
At Seagate, we harvest and process all of our own raw materials, so our products only pass from our hands to yours. If you can trace your products, you can usually trust them. Although this is a good general rule to live by, it’s especially important when shopping for health products for your body. You’ve…
Boosting Your Energy Bar’s Potential with Seaweed
We all run low on energy some days, and devouring a conveniently-packaged bar seems like a quick fix. But before you tear off the wrapper, flip that energy bar over to see how nutritious it really is. Like it or not, the popular Clif Bar is one of the worst offenders. Each Clif bar has…
Homeopathic Medicines
Compared to modern pharmaceuticals, homeopathic medicines are non-toxic, have no adverse side-effects, and are safe for adults and children. Homeopathics remedies use very dilute potencies of natural phytochemicals that are extracted from plants following a rigorous methodology outlined in the U.S. Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia. Self care with homeopathy for moderate short-term illnesses and injuries can be…
The Many Uses for Raw Grape Seeds
Although raw grape seeds used to only be known for their skin enhancing properties in facial creams, there are many other uses for these tiny powerhouses. It’s a well-accepted fact that pure grape juices can boost heart health, however unwanted calories and sugar tends to tag along in juice bottles. Recent studies have shown that…
The Positive Side of Bacteria
Bacteria are bad for the human body, right? Well, not exactly. Forget about your mother’s lectures for a moment and consider what a vital component bacterium is in your body. Just as the natural environments around our world are interconnected, your body is a complex ecosystem (a social network, if you will) with trillions of bacteria and…
Avoiding Pharmaceuticals for Treating Colds
Over 4 billion prescriptions were written in the U.S. last year. The total annual cost of these prescriptions to the American public in 2012, according to the NY Times, was $325.7 billion. This cost could have been much higher were it not for the generic drug sales, which account for 84% of all prescriptions. The…