Glyphosate, the most popular herbicide in the world, was found through lab tests in some of the most popular beers and wines at a liquor store near me. The overuse of glyphosate is incredibly controversial now that it's been tied to cancers and other health effects. Thanks to The CALPIRG Education Fund we now have lab results from recent tests of …
Feds Force Farmer to Euthanize 4,000 Cows, But Could This Affect Your Dinner?
Farmer Art Schaap, owner of Highland Dairy in Clovis, New Mexico is being forced to euthanize over 4,000 cows because they are contaminated with a dangerous chemical linked to infertility, weight gain, and cancers. But it's important to understand that these same chemicals are also in other products inside your home. Mamavation wants to help you …
How to Make Your Own Homemade Kombucha Tea In Your Kitchen
Kombucha is a fermented tea with a sweet tangy flavor that is safe for the entire family to enjoy. It's easy to customize with fruit juice and kick it up a notch to make fizzy and sweeter. The art of making kombucha has been around for thousands of years but recently has become popular and available at grocery stores. Bottles of kombucha can range …
Meat Certifications: Organic, Grass-fed, Kosher & Halal
From organic to kosher to grass-fed to halal. What does it all mean? We see certifications all the time, but what are their meanings? To make things even more complicating, you find these “health conscious” labels on foods that seem not so healthy at all. So, today you are going to learn about the ethics, standards and legal requirements behind …
Could Your Disposable Plates Be Making You Fat & Sick? These Brands Won’t.
Do you still use paper plates? Don't worry, we won't call the green police on you. But if you do, there is something you need to know. A dangerous chemical known as PFAS (short for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) was recently found in paper plates and other disposable food wares. These substances make your disposable plates, bowls, and other …
Food Brand Zego Shares Pesticide Testing Data and Others Should Do The Same
We've been warning you about pesticides WAY before it became popular. And that's because the hormonal impact on your body when exposed to certain pesticides is concerning, especially if you are pregnant or have young children. But most brands are not open to sharing their pesticide data and we think that needs to start changing. And to show …
25 Wellness Books to Read in 2019
Mamavation loves books. Every year, we read and recommend some of our favorite books. We also review books in consideration of this list, so we get quite a few from publishers. The best books we come across, we keep for this post. That involves books on green topics like nutrition, independent science, natural parenting, healthy food, DIY, natural …
Experts Say Children Under 10 Should Chew Gum Regularly and This Is Why
When you talk to world-famous evolutionary biologist Paul Ehrlich and Orthodontist Sandra Kahn who wrote Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic, you discover quickly how our lifestyle has impacted our jaw development. And if you don't think your jaw size is important, hear this--the size of your jaw impacts your health in ways you would have never …
PFAS Chemical Linked to Weight Gain Found in Oral-B Glide Dental Floss
Just when you thought you were safe because you already switched to a safer toothpaste, Oral-B Glide dental floss was caught with a chemical inside their specialized dental floss that is linked to serious health issues, including infertility, low sperm quality, smaller penis size, weight gain, and lower vaccine effectiveness. Oral-B Glide dental …
10 Homemade Hair Detangling Spray Recipes for DIYers
Sometimes when you switch the children to natural shampoo, they need a detangler. This is what happened in my house. My boys wanted to grow out their hair, so I let them, but my middle son had the worst tangles every day. He was developing dryer hair. I'd yell at him to use his conditioner, but I don't know if he ever actually did. That's when I …
Are You Pooping Plastic? Science Says Yes And Here’s Why This Matters.
Plastic pollution is being found in someplace you might not expect--humans. And scientists argue as to how problematic this is. So what does this mean to the human race exactly? Scientists are not exactly sure, but never fear Mamavation is here! We've gathered tips and tricks from our advisors on how you can decrease the number of microplastics you …
Try These 10 Waste-Free Products to Simplify Your Life & Go Plastic-Free
There are so many health benefits to implementing a waste-free life. From better mental health to better physical health, waste-free living is catching on as a way to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals and simplify your life. Results may vary, but families can also participate in this trend because the benefits are the same. Waste-free becomes …