The holidays are almost here and what do you buy for everyone that isn't full of toxins, polluting plastic, or isn't just junk? We've scoured the internet to bring you some of our favorite finds that are free from hormone-disrupting chemicals and fun for the holidays. Ready to dive in? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest small …
First US Study on Vaginal Steaming for Postpartum Care–And How You Can Get Started Yoni Steaming!
Vaginal steaming or yoni steaming has been in the news for close to a decade after being popularized by Hollywood celebrities. But all of that celebrity glam overlooks the fact that close to every continent in the world has a history of using vaginal steaming for gynecological health. Today modern midwives & some immigrant groups in the US use …
How To Avoid Fire Retardant Chemicals Banned in Europe & Found Recently In American Televisions
When you pick up a television from Best Buy, you probably don't think about the possibility of that television exposing your family to harmful chemicals recently banned in Europe, but that is exactly what a study just found. So what do you do if you want to live in the modern world with a television? We have those answers. You've trusted Mamavation …
Collagen & Gelatin–Nature’s Jello, Its Benefits & Best Brands
Collagen and gelatin have been hailed as superfoods that can bring you a health benefit, but is this true and which brands are the best sources of collagen & gelatin? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware, best organic mattresses, and best probiotics, now join us as we cover collagen & gelatin, it's benefits, …
Safest Baby Foods Without Heavy Metals or Perchlorate: 2019 LAB RESULTS
In a new investigation released this week, close to 200 baby foods were tested across the United States and 95% of them contained one or more heavy metals like arsenic, lead, cadmium or mercury. They also found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, inside baby food & infant formula used as an "anti-static" agent. This is horrifying. We know. So …
California Bans Single-Use Plastic Hotel Shampoo Bottles
California has become the first state to ban plastic single-use hotel toiletries like shampoo, conditioner and lotion bottles. So it's going to become even more important for you to remember to bring your own shampoo and conditioner from home when traveling to California in the future. We expect hotels to vary on solutions, but good news because …
California Bans Pesticide Linked to Brain Damage in Children–Chlorpyrifos
California is leading the country once again in another groundbreaking environmental decision--to ban virtually all uses of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which is linked to learning disabilities in children. Even if you are not from California, this decision is likely to make a positive impact on the amount of chlorpyrifos inside your body. You've …
Safest & Most Effective Head Lice Treatment Products
It's back to school time and one of the biggest, grossest part of the entire year is upon us: head lice season. Fresh from adventures around the world, the children all culminate in one single place - school - and they pass head lice around like a note. What should you do? And what are best head lice products that have the safest ingredients? …
When and How to Sterilize Jars for Canning
When it comes to canning and home preservation, one of the most critical aspects of the process is sterilization. Sterilizing the tools and containers that you use during the canning process ensures that your foods will be exposed to the least amount of contaminants so that you can be confident that your preserved foods will be safe to eat. While …
Best Water Filters–Investigation on Tap Water, Toxins & Microplastics
It’s estimated that most Americans are drinking water that has contaminants above the public health goal, meaning certain populations could be impacted by harmful chemicals in their water. Getting a water filter is a really good idea regardless of where you live, but which ones won't accidentally expose you to plasticizers leaching out of their …
Grocer Ahold Delhaize Bans PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging & Beauty Products!
Grocery Ahold Delhaize just announced they will be phasing out toxic PFAS chemicals from their own branded products in food packaging and beauty products in their stores by 2020. Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are very problematic to the health of humans and our planet, so we are very pleased Grocer Ahold Delhaize has taken …
Home Depot Phasing Out Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Carpets & Rugs
Home Depot just announced they will be phasing out toxic PFAS chemicals from all carpeting & rugs purchased in their stores by end of 2019. Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are very problematic to the health of humans and our planet, so we are very pleased Home Depot has taken this vow to protect its consumers. You've …
