Between play dates and soccer practice, homework and swimming classes, and the general chaos around the home, being a parent can certainly be a challenge. But if you have a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you’re probably well aware that it can bring a few extra challenges along the way. You've trusted Mamavation to bring …
This Brand Was Caught With a Toxic Ingredient and Immediately Changed
We all make mistakes right? That's what I tell my kids. It's what you do after the mistake that really counts. Well, here is a feel-good story about a brand that was faced with a toxic error in its formulation and made it right immediately. One of my favorite brands, Thrive Market, made a mistake in one of their "nontoxic" formulations and …
Bill Would Ban Spraying Pesticides & Herbicides Around Schools & Daycares
Would you like to reduce the amount of pesticides your children are exposed to? Pay close attention because the California Legislature is about to consider making "organic landscape management" the go-to for public schools and daycares in California. And everyone knows that what happens in California doesn't stay in California. (*wink wink*) …
Arsenic & Heavy Metals Found in Juices–So Who is Guilty? These Brands!
An estimated 80% of parents of children under the age of 3 give their children juice according to Consumer Reports. And although most juices are "natural," they have fallen out of favor with health experts because they deliver an incredible amount of sugar without fiber making them high glycemic and problematic to overall health. But has anyone …
Experts Recommend 7 Steps To Reduce Dangerous Plastic Exposure
Plastic and the forever chemicals that come with it are incredibly problematic to your health. ...You've trusted Mamavation to cover topics like safest small kitchen appliances, 10 of our favorite plastic-free products, safest cookware investigation, now join us as we bring you Dr. Daria, Author of Mom Hacks, for tips and tricks on how you …
Pesticides in Beer & Wine at a Liquor Store Near Me
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 …