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 …
Thrive Market Creates Glyphosate Free Aisles So You Can Give Monsanto The Finger
What crunchy green mom doesn't love to give Monsanto the finger? So Thrive Market, an online retail store dedicated to non-toxic products and non-GMO food, has created the first "glyphosate free" aisle so you can shop and give Monsanto the finger at the same time. You've trusted Mamavation on topics like best salad dressings, best hummus, and …
It’s Settled. Probiotics Work & Here’s 70+ Brands Ranked on Quality & Science
Probiotics are a $50 billion dollar industry. And that's for good reason. Since 2008, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been studying bacteria and it impacts on our health, isolating over 2,000 strains of human bacteria and studying them. Those findings have fundamentally changed our understanding of how the body works. But which …
Try These 10 Waste-Free Products to Simplify Your Life & Go Plastic-Free
There are so many health benefits to implementing a waste-free life. From better mental health to better physical health, waste-free living is catching on as a way to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals and simplify your life. Results may vary, but families can also participate in this trend because the benefits are the same. Waste-free becomes …
Dangerous Chemicals in Food Packaging: Grocery Stores & PFAS
One important contaminant that is not transparent in our food system is the use of "indirect additives" coming from packaging, storage & cooking. And it's quite a conundrum because these "indirect additives" get into our food whenever heat, acid or fat are in the mix, which is quite commonplace. Unfortunately, there was no way to find out other …
Which 50 Retailers Are Protecting Your Family From Toxic Chemicals?
Which retailers are looking out for the health of your family and protecting them from toxic chemicals? This is an important question for families who are constantly shopping at retail stores. And we're in luck because Safer Chemicals Healthy Families has done all the work behind the scenes to answer that question and because they are a partner, we …
Not All Organic Milk Is Created Equal–Best and Worst Organic Dairies
Not all organic milk is created equal so we've learned from a recent report from the Cornucopia Institute. From best to worst organic dairies it's clear that the mission of organic can vary from brand to brand. Popularity can be problematic. Once people start catching on to an idea or practice and popularity sets in, companies roll in to capture a …
Over the Counter (OTC) Cough Syrup Investigation with Elderberry Syrup Recipes
Coughing. It's not fun, and we usually just want to make it stop, however, coughing is one of the body's miraculous ways of getting rid of things it knows shouldn't be there. Especially in the lungs where air is supposed to be, coughing is the natural mechanism that works to ensure clear airways, so it's important to distinguish between a cough the …
The Ultimate Non-Toxic Dog Food Investigation
Our pets are important to us. Actually, they're not just pets, they're members of the family. So much so that pet owners in the United States spent $23 billion on pet food in 2015 alone according to the American Pet Products Association. And that's just food! Overall, we spent a massive $69.5 billion on our pets over the course of a year. …
Toxic Cadmium Found in Women’s Jewelry at Ross, Nordstrom Rack and Papaya
Before you head to Ross, Nordstrom Rack, and Papaya, you may want to take a look at a report recently dropped by the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health about cadmium in jewelry. Cadmium, an incredibly toxic heavy metal that causes cancer and reproductive harm, was found in jewelry sold with women’s dresses and shirts. The public has been …
