What’s up with this genetic mutation, MTHFR, people are claiming to have that can impact their mood and quality of life? There has been lots of recent chatter about the role of genetics and depression as it relates to what we eat and the supplements we take. Cutting edge doctors are starting to take notice…
Mamavation loves books. Every year, we read and recommend some of our favorite books. We also review books in consideration of this list, so we get quite a few from publishers. The best books we come across, we keep for this post. That involves books on green topics like nutrition, independent science, natural parenting, healthy…
When you talk to world-famous evolutionary biologist Paul Ehrlich and Orthodontist Sandra Kahn who wrote Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic, you discover quickly how our lifestyle has impacted our jaw development. And if you don’t think your jaw size is important, hear this–the size of your jaw impacts your health in ways you…
Plastic pollution is being found in someplace you might not expect–humans. And scientists argue as to how problematic this is. So what does this mean to the human race exactly? Scientists are not exactly sure, but never fear Mamavation is here! We’ve gathered tips and tricks from our advisors on how you can decrease the…
Iodine is an important part of your diet. Without iodine, you will have trouble producing much-needed hormones for your thyroid. And if you are not getting enough iodine, this can lead to an enlargement of the thyroid, called a goiter, & hypothyroidism. And if you are pregnant, this gets even more serious because children with…
In the world of health, there are lists and lists of diets that will leave you researching for hours on end. In truth, no one diet works for everyone, but there is a method known as intermittent fasting that can be truly beneficial for people of all types. Intermittent fasting is a pattern that cycles…