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 …
Early Puberty in Girls Linked to Cosmetic Chemicals Study Finds
Just when young girls start getting interested in makeup, studies have found hormone-disrupting chemicals inside everyday cosmetics are linked to early puberty. So if you are pregnant and don't want your children to suffer the physical, socio-economic and emotional impacts of having puberty come early, pay attention, because this study was created …
Dangerous Chemicals in Food Packaging: Grocery Stores & PFAS
One important contaminant that is not transparent in our food system is the use of "indirect additives" coming from packaging, storage & cooking. And it's quite a conundrum because these "indirect additives" get into our food whenever heat, acid or fat are in the mix, which is quite commonplace. Unfortunately, there was no way to find out other …
10 DIY Natural Facial Moisturizers For Beautiful Skin
Conventional facial moisturizers can contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals that add to the toxic load in your body. These hormone-disrupting chemicals can impact your health and lead to chronic diseases and cancers. The best way to avoid the chemical contaminants that come with facial moisturizers is to make them yourself using safe ingredients. …
Car Seat Investigation–Which Brands Contain Dangerous Fire Retardants?
Everyone needs an infant car seat when they have a baby. It's part of the law. But when it comes to babies and young children, harmful chemicals are more potent and far more dangerous. So who's looking out to make sure that harmful chemicals, like fire retardants, are not inside car seats off-gassing dangerous ingredients into their lungs? The …
11 Ways Intermittent Fasting Will Change Your Life
In the world of health, there are lists and lists of diets that will leave you researching for hours on end. In truth, no one diet works for everyone, but there is a method known as intermittent fasting that can be truly beneficial for people of all types. Intermittent fasting is a pattern that cycles through periods of eating and fasting that has …
Nonstick Pan Chemicals Linked to Low Sperm Count and Small Penis Size Study Finds
A new reason to be concerned about the chemicals on nonstick pans, waterproof products, and firefighting foam was announced this year and it has men all over the globe concerned. The same nonstick chemicals found in Teflon pots and pans were recently linked to low sperm count and smaller penises. Could this impact your family? Possibly. But never …
5 Reasons to Switch Your Feminine Care From Tampons to a Menstrual Cup
Have you taken a good look at your feminine care? Menstrual cups are superior to tampons for so many reasons. Sure, tampons work well enough at preventing leaks during your period. But, there are also a number of reasons why you might consider ditching them for a menstrual cup. Reasons include the waste they create, how much they cost, as well as …