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 …
How to Beat Flu Season With 5 Herbs You Can Grow In Your Backyard
Flu season is rearing it's ugly head again and if you have a green thumb, you may want to look into what types of herbs you can grow in your backyard that can fortify your family from getting sick. Along with the festive lights of Christmas and Hanukkah, flu season has slowly begun to infiltrate our neighborhoods. But even if your neighbors have …
Which 50 Retailers Are Protecting Your Family From Toxic Chemicals?
Which retailers are looking out for the health of your family and protecting them from toxic chemicals? This is an important question for families who are constantly shopping at retail stores. And we're in luck because Safer Chemicals Healthy Families has done all the work behind the scenes to answer that question and because they are a partner, we …
This Meditation on the Seasons Guarantees You’ll Feel Connected To The Food You Eat From Now On
Meet Avital Sebbag, an Israeli Chinese Medicine guru who does seasonal food meditations, detoxing retreats and leads a movement of vegan foodies in Israel. Avital is part of a group of Israelis I met this October visiting various wellness hot spots with an organization called Vibe Israel. We ate good food, drank wine & spirits, met some of the …