The past few weeks on Mamavation TV we've been delving deeper into environmental toxins. This week's focus was lead — something that has been a recognized danger for hundreds of years. Our guest, Tamara Rubin, shared her personal experience as a mother of lead poisoned children and her move into activism. She has devoted her time to educating …
The War on Organics: Who’s Fighting It and How to Protect Your Family
There’s a war going on in this country, and while it’s not being fought with weapons, it is being waged with marketing, misdirection and outright lies. “Big AG”, America’s top agricultural and biochemistry firms, are leading an assault on organics, non-GMO foods, proper labeling and healthy choices. They are seeking to protect their profits as …
Is Lead Lurking in Your Home?
Imagine there was an epidemic that was linked to the rising rates of ADD, ADHD, and Autism and it was affecting 1 in 3 children in the country. Then imagine you learned that this epidemic was caused by toxins inside people's very own homes. What if lead poisoning was 100 times more likely than you'd think? You'd expect to hear about it on every …
Top 10 Natural Beauty Secrets for Summer
Mother Nature is a genius! The wealth of incredibly nourishing 100 percent natural ingredients out there is practically infinite! To narrow it down for you, here is my Top 10 list of favorite natural beauty secrets for summer to nourish your skin and hair. So whether you’re crafting your own products at home or buying them at your local health or …
Water 101: What You Need to Know About Your Water
Have you had a chance to see this week's edition of Mamavation TV? It was an eye opening look at the safety of water with the CEO of EWS Water, Howard Esbin. When you see him speak you can really tell that this is his passion. Know What's in Your H20 With up to 80,000 possible chemicals in our water, looking at the safety of water can feel a bit …
Toxic Tap Water: Top 7 Reasons To Get A Home Water Filtration System
The water that comes from your tap should be a life-giving substance, but all too often, it is treated with processes, exposed to chemicals, and may actually do more harm than good. Earlier this year, the residents of Charleston, West Virginia, discovered just how toxic tap water can be when a chemical spill from a nearby plant shut down the …
Remove the Toxins with Toxin Toxout
Did you know that there are over 80,000 synthetic chemicals in commercial products? That means that every day, we are bombarded by toxic chemicals and ingredients that could be (or rather are most likely) wreaking havoc on our bodies. This week on Mamavation TV, we'll be talking about practical strategies to remove the toxins from our bodies and …
The Dangers of Glyphosate: How Roundup is Poisoning Your Family Everyday
There’s a danger that has been spreading across this country, a toxic chemical that is so harmful to your food, your lawn, and your family that it may be banned in Europe soon. What’s the name of this poison and how is it spreading? It’s called glyphosate – although you might know it as the active ingredient in Roundup, Monsanto’s popular weed …
Your Summer Garden
Summer time is the perfect time to work on a summer garden. After all, what better time to begin growing your own food so that you know exactly what you're putting on your plate and into your mouth. Many of us in the Mamavation community have our own gardens, but not everyone is an expert on what to plant when or how to keep the garden healthy …
Healthy Cookout Recipes
Heading out for a cookout this weekend and looking for some recipes that will be tasty and healthy at the same time? This past Monday's show with Jasmine (Healthy Jasmine) and Liza (aMusingFoodie) brought us multiple recipes for really tasty yet healthy options. If you're hosting the party and planning the menu, try to keep things simple. Go …
Natural Pest Control for Summer Insects
Summer is here and that means one thing: bugs. From ants and flies, to fleas and ticks, to bees and wasps, nothing can ruin your summer more than pests invading your turf. Remember, it’s not really your turf – it’s theirs. While we need to safeguard ourselves from the diseases that bugs can spread, we should keep in mind that pesticides not only …
Avoiding Toxic Foods at Your Backyard Barbeque
The summer season is upon us and that means it's time to eat out — outdoors, I mean! From holiday parties to lazy summer family days, the kids will be running around the yard while you grill up food. But is that barbeque safe? Meats and buns can be loaded with dangerous toxins. Mamavation's Guide to Safe Summer Grilling will help you avoid toxic …