Beautifully shiny and coifed hair can take a lot of work, and a lot of hair products. But have you ever stopped to consider if your hair care products are safe? Do you really know what’s in them? I don't know about you, but I see no reason to add harmful chemicals to my daily routine if I can find non-toxic alternatives. Good news! Mamavation has …
Cheerleaders For Monsanto’s Roundup & the Pesticide Industry
Amid global debate over the safety of glyphosate-based herbicides such as Monsanto’s Roundup, numerous claims have been made to defend the product’s safety. In the wake of two recent landmark jury rulings that found Monsanto's Roundup to be a substantial factor in causing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, we examined some of these claims and fact-checked them …
Organic & Non-Toxic Gardening–Tips & Resources for a Chemical-Free Garden
Growing a garden is a great way to beautify your home, have control over your food supply, and save money on groceries. Gardening is also good for your mental health because it increases beneficial bacteria inside your body. But there is a dark side to gardening because not all gardening products are equal. There are several precautions to take if …
Monsanto Attempted to Squash This Report on Glyphosate–Discover What They Don’t Want You to Know!
Monsanto attempted to squash this latest report by the federal agency Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) about the toxicity of glyphosate. This is the proverbial nail in the coffin telling us It's settled. The evidence is overwhelming that glyphosate is toxic AF and causes cancer. And pretty much everyone who says the contrary looks to …
Best Natural & Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaners 2022
Cleaning dirt & grime just got serious. Studies have shown that the proper cleaning of your home can result in less exposure to notoriously nasty hormone-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, PFAS "forever chemicals," fire retardants, and other VOCs. Using eco-friendly non-toxic all-purpose cleaners is the safest way to clean and remove these …
How To Manage ADHD Without Medication
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 …