Have you ever had the feeling that you're not really getting the full story? Well, a recent study published in the Lancet states just that--we've never gotten the full story on how much bisphenol-A (BPA) we are exposed to. In fact, the Feds have been doing it wrong this entire time! This shortcoming also extends to other chemicals that are just as …
Jello Is Good For You–7 Science-Based Benefits of Collagen
Okay, I'm not talking about the kind of Jello we grew up with as a kid, cause that stuff is nasty and full of artificial ingredients. What I am talking about is gelatin and collagen--something that has incredible health benefits if you purchase the right kind. We took a skeptical look at all the marketing behind collagen and compared it to the …
Safest Retail Stores to Shop At During Holidays 2019
There are so many retail stores in the United States, but which ones are looking out for the safety of your family? Safer Chemicals Healthy Families releases a special Retailer Reportcard every year which serves to pressure the industry to use safer chemicals and materials while also working with them on a pathway to improvement. So in 2019 which …
Mamavation’s 150+ Non-Toxic Holiday Gift Guide 2019
The holidays are almost here and what do you buy for everyone that isn't full of toxins, polluting plastic, or isn't just junk? We've scoured the internet to bring you some of our favorite finds that are free from hormone-disrupting chemicals and fun for the holidays. Ready to dive in? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest small …
First US Study on Vaginal Steaming for Postpartum Care–And How You Can Get Started Yoni Steaming!
Vaginal steaming or yoni steaming has been in the news for close to a decade after being popularized by Hollywood celebrities. But all of that celebrity glam overlooks the fact that close to every continent in the world has a history of using vaginal steaming for gynecological health. Today modern midwives & some immigrant groups in the US use …
How To Avoid Fire Retardant Chemicals Banned in Europe & Found Recently In American Televisions
When you pick up a television from Best Buy, you probably don't think about the possibility of that television exposing your family to harmful chemicals recently banned in Europe, but that is exactly what a study just found. So what do you do if you want to live in the modern world with a television? We have those answers. You've trusted Mamavation …
California Bans Single-Use Plastic Hotel Shampoo Bottles
California has become the first state to ban plastic single-use hotel toiletries like shampoo, conditioner and lotion bottles. So it's going to become even more important for you to remember to bring your own shampoo and conditioner from home when traveling to California in the future. We expect hotels to vary on solutions, but good news because …
Best Organic & NonGMO Candy to Hand Out During Halloween 2019
Halloween is rapidly approaching and with the dancing skeletons, scary movies, and awesome decorations. But sometimes when it comes to the candy, which is a staple for kids, its a logistical nightmare for parents. With ever-increasing health epidemics of children, it can be hard to find as much joy in a bag of candy as you did when you were a kid. …
California Bans Pesticide Linked to Brain Damage in Children–Chlorpyrifos
California is leading the country once again in another groundbreaking environmental decision--to ban virtually all uses of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which is linked to learning disabilities in children. Even if you are not from California, this decision is likely to make a positive impact on the amount of chlorpyrifos inside your body. You've …
Non-Toxic Coffee Creamers & Healthiest Coffee Creamers
Some people can't stand the idea of putting cream in their coffee - black is best no matter what. Then there are the rest of us who enjoy a bit of cream, sweetness, and/or flavors in our morning cup of joe. Whatever option you choose, with the booming coffee industry catering to more and more types of coffee drinkers, you have a number of different …
Safest & Most Effective Head Lice Treatment Products
It's back to school time and one of the biggest, grossest part of the entire year is upon us: head lice season. Fresh from adventures around the world, the children all culminate in one single place - school - and they pass head lice around like a note. What should you do? And what are best head lice products that have the safest ingredients? …
When and How to Sterilize Jars for Canning
When it comes to canning and home preservation, one of the most critical aspects of the process is sterilization. Sterilizing the tools and containers that you use during the canning process ensures that your foods will be exposed to the least amount of contaminants so that you can be confident that your preserved foods will be safe to eat. While …