Infections happen in people when bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, or other organisms enter the body and cause disease. The different types of infections are caused by various things and spread in unique ways.
Tag: fungus
Toenail fungus customer question
Toenail fungus is one of the most common health questions directed towards our Seagate website. A customer named Mariel wrote to us in December- “How many and how often do I need to take the Olive Leaf Ext caps if I’ve candida overgrowth, one toenail half infected, sinus infection, itchy scalp. Thank you! Seagate replied:…
What are mycotoxins and how do they affect your health
A mycotoxin is a toxic (ie. poisonous) chemical product produced by fungus. Fungus is a natural living substance that performs an important function in Nature by consuming usually dead organic matter and turning it back into the basic elements and soil. It is believed that fungi produce mycotoxins in order to weaken the surrounding cells…
Does fertilizer have a shelf life and how does it work?
Seagate’s artichoke farm uses drip irritation and fish fertilizer. Fertilizer does not have an expiration date. It is supposed to decompose. This is the first time that we ever received a question concerning the shelf life of Fish Fertilizer. However, this question is valid and gives us the opportunity to discuss how fertilizers work. A…
Choices for treating Athlete’s Foot
Fungus and mold have a purpose in Nature — to break down dead plants (and animals) and convert them into the basic nutrients that can feed new life. A fungus is a plant-like organism with a heavy cell wall structure that contains no chlorophyll, cannot produce energy for itself by photosynthesis, and must seek its…
Both wet and dry climates have Mold that can affect you
A dry desert climate like Death Valley and a very wet climate like Louisiana and East Texas share a unique problem — mold and fungal spores. It might seem counter-intuitive that such completely opposite climates share this identical problem. However, fungus spores in the air, that are inhaled and lodge in your sinuses or lungs,…
Do you have a toxic home from winter mold?
Mold and fungus play a very important role in Nature. They decompose dead organic matter including, plant and animal cells, and even garbage and convert them into basic inorganic molecules that become part of the soil and used again to feed live plants. They play a very important role in the balance of our ecosystem….