The dangers of endocrine disruptors, also known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), found in thousands of everyday products such as plastic, fragrances, and some multi-level marketing products, are not something most people are aware of. But scientists have calculated exactly how expensive the health complications from endocrine disruptors …
Best MLM Companies: Which Ones Should You Choose? Ingredient Investigation
[Update: Comments have been closed due to threats from MLM company representatives. Please see comment policy. For lifestyle & beauty brands we added some additional information. Note: Brands that did not disclose fragrance ingredients were given "bad" rankings regardless of claims if they were not verified by a 3rd party with certification. We …
Dannon Yogurt Has Earned Some Street Cred. And This is Why.
Dannon Yogurt has earned some respect. They've made some changes. And they've managed it by doing something you wish your kids would do more often...listening. Dannon has been listening to us. Really listening. Not the kind of listening where you are just thinking about what you are going to say while the other person is still talking. I mean …
Want More Affordable Organic Food? Support the Organic Check-Off Program
Is organic food too expensive for your family? Would you like to live in a world where organic food was more affordable and you had more access to it? That future is coming soon, but in order to make it a reality, your help is needed. We've covered in detail why there isn't more organic on the shelves and that answer is a bit complicated. But when …
Report Card: Is Your Retail Store Keeping Your Family Safe From Harmful Toxins?
As you know, in the U.S. toxic chemicals do not have the kind of testing and oversight that we’d like to see in this country, especially from the Food & Drug Administration. That means we can find unsafe chemicals in our beauty products, bath products and even the baby products we buy from trusted stores. However, even when chemicals are in …
8 Reasons Why There’s Not More Organic Produce in Your Store (and Who’s Trying to Fix That)
Do you love organic produce and wish there was more selection in your store? Organic is typically the best choice for your family for so many reasons. But the processing and farming of organic produce is complicated, and the reasons why we don't have more in our grocery stores is even more complicated. But we've studied this issue and have found …
Study: Fragrance Ingredients in Axe Body Spray is Connected With a Lack of Virility & Fertility
That Axe Body Spray you’re bathing in before a hot date is ruining your junk! A bunch of male scientists got together to look at some common ingredients in male shampoos, body sprays & colognes. What they found was shocking. In fact, after reading this post you may decide to chuck your Axe Body Spray in the trash where it belongs. We've …
Gift Guide: Mamavation Eco-Friendly & Wellness Guide
It’s the time of year we take to the stores and shop online for our loved ones. Have problems figuring out the perfect gift? A perfect gift guide awaits. This year, let Mamavation help pick out presents that are good for their health and good for the world! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Clicking through will not cost you …
Is Seafood Safe? Investigation of Fish, Toxins & the Ocean
It’s important to feed your family fish as part of a healthy diet, but how can you be sure that you are buying safe seafood? Today, I’ll cover why you should eat fish, what the risks are and how to choose fish that you can safely feed your family. Fish: A Necessary Part of Healthy Diet Fish, particularly fatty fish, are full of omega-3 fatty …
Autism Linked to Prenatal Exposure to PCBs
This year, the CDC reported that the rate of autism prevalence is holding steady at 1 in 68 children, however, there is a lot of debate about why autism rates have been rising over the last 20 years. High quality studies being published today link the possibly of a child developing autism with environmental factors, including exposure to toxic …
10 Reasons to Choose a Compostable Coffee Pod Over a K-Cup For Your Keurig
Compostable coffee pods mean better tasting coffee and a healthier environment. I think if I were a woman I’d wear coffee as a perfume. —John Van Drutenfull Goodness knows having a family means lots of late nights and early mornings. For those of us that rely on a morning cup to get us ready for the day as we drop off kids on the way to …
10 Things to Know To Find a Safe Bug Repellent
It’s the height of summer and prime time for family camping vacations. That also means it’s the height of bug season. It can be confusing trying to figure out what bug repellents are best for keeping bug bites at bay for your family—how bad is DEET really, what the heck is permethrin, and do essential oils really work? Read on for more on how to …