What are you wiping your bottom with? When it comes to toilet paper brands, most people focus on quality & comfort. If you are into green & non-toxic living, you’d likely select a recycled brand to be more sustainable. But did you know that your toilet paper could be treated with harsh chemicals regardless if…
There’s nothing like the ease and convenience of an all-purpose or multi-purpose cleaner to make dreaded house-cleaning chores a breeze. But there’s a price to pay for that convenience when it comes to the ingredients you use and the hormonal health of your family. Mamavation took a peek inside the ingredients in the most popular…
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…
Are you a tea drinker? Tea is not only medicinal but also incredibly soothing, making it both physically and emotionally healing. Unfortunately, there is also a dark side to tea where you’ll find hidden ingredients legally present without a label. Finding the right kind of tea is important because it’s a daily consumption item. So…
Are chemical sunscreens safe for your family? The answer to that question may surprise you. Sunscreen chemicals have been a topic of conversation for several years. Recent studies linked chemicals inside sunscreens to birth defects, infertility, hormone disruption in children, and the destruction of the coral reefs. Reaction across the country has varied, but the Federal…
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…
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*) You’ve trusted Mamavation…
It seems like every day I’m seeing a new organic mattress company pop up in my newsfeed. And now that there are so many, which are the best ones based on ingredients, trustworthiness, and certifications? This investigation wasn’t easy because the organic mattress industry is really the wild west of marketing claims. How is an…
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…
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…
The thought of clean laundry brings to my mind fresh clothing and crisp linens with a snuggly bear touting a particular brand of fabric softener. But what they don’t advertise is how these just-washed sheets & clothing are now covered in enough chemicals, toxins, and irritants to harm your family’s hormones. It’s no wonder so…
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…
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…
It’s happening again! Do you remember “pink slime?” It’s back and with a vengeance, but this time the United States Department of Agriculture has reclassified the product once referred to as “pink slime” or “lean finely textured beef” as “ground beef.” So this means the next time you go to the grocery store to purchase…
Kombucha is a fermented tea with a sweet tangy flavor that is safe for the entire family to enjoy. It’s easy to customize with fruit juice and kick it up a notch to make fizzy and sweeter. The art of making kombucha has been around for thousands of years but recently has become popular and…
From organic to kosher to grass-fed to halal. What does it all mean? We see certifications all the time, but what are their meanings? To make things even more complicating, you find these “health conscious” labels on foods that seem not so healthy at all. So, today you are going to learn about the ethics,…
Do you still use paper plates? Don’t worry, we won’t call the green police on you. But if you do, there is something you need to know. A dangerous chemical known as PFAS (short for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) was recently found in paper plates and other disposable food wares. These substances make your disposable plates, bowls,…
New mothers who struggle to breastfeed turn to organic formula every year without knowing the hidden secret of the industry–there is no such thing as organic formula in the United States. And that’s because each brand contains ingredients not allowable in the organic standards, which techincally makes it NOT an organic food. Some are better than…