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…
Category: Health
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…
Escaping the Dreaded Summertime Flu
Honestly, what could be more unfair than catching a cold in the summertime? Unfortunately, warmer temperatures don’t make you immune to cold and flu germs that can affect your body any time of the year. Although there is no solitary “cold and flu season,” there are over 200 viruses that affect the body differently. And…
A Healthy Heart = Exercise and Supplements
One of the most popular questions that Seagate receives, on almost a daily basis, is: “what supplements should I take so that I can be healthy”. While eating right and taking the correct supplements are important as part of the overall picture of maintaining good health, the single most important factor that you control, (that…
Natural Alternatives for Staying Healthy
Summer is a busy time for most people. You’re traveling for family vacations, hauling the kids back and forth to summer camp, and staying outdoors as much as possible. When you’re on the go, it can be difficult to pack and preserve the fruits and vegetables that give your body the energy it needs to…