Just when you thought you’d get a break from learning how incredibly awful BPA is, a new study comes out that has every mom of young girls concerned…and for good reason. BPA has been linked to early puberty in girls. To get more specific, BPA has been linked to a condition called idiopathic central precocious puberty (ICPP)…
According to a new study, dining out at restaurants increases a chemical in your body called phthalates (said “thal-8s”) which has been linked to degraded sperm, obesity, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and malformations of the penis. And this whole time you thought it was the french fries making you fat. Phthalates are used to make…
Do you ever feel like you need a degree in chemistry to be a good mom? So much of us feel that way, but it’s not fair that we should have to. There’s a better way and I’d love to share it with you. My name is Leah Segedie and I’m the founder of Mamavation…
When it comes to convenience, there’s just something about snacks. Everyone loves them. Just ask any kid who says they’re not hungry at breakfast, lunch, or dinner time. Merely mutter the word snack and they’ll jump at the chance to shovel their own body weight in snacks into their mouths. We’ve covered different grocery store…
By now you probably know that BPA is something you should avoid. Chances are you know this because you see a ton of plastics in the store that advertise they’re “BPA Free” with a little sticker on their product. It’s the new thing in marketing. Advertise what’s not in your product because the consumer is catching…
No, this isn’t about using dry shampoo on those days you can’t fit in a shower. Dry brushing is a technique of massaging the skin with a stiff, natural bristled brush. Though that may not sound like a relaxing massage, it has a number of benefits. The process of dry brushing has been around for…
Yes, V-Steaming or Vaginal Steaming, aka a “FACIAL” for your vagina! Read ON! Image by Steamy Chick Women from all over the globe in countries such as Africa, Korea, Indonesia, Polynesia and Mexico to name a few have been using the treatment for centuries. Is it ironic that indigenous women have been using unconventional body…
A new independent study will evaluate the dangers of glyphosate, the main chemical found in Roundup herbicide, following closely the way it’s used in and around our homes. The study is being run by the Ramazzini Institute in Italy and they are asking for $1,000,000 Euro in crowdfunding support to answer important questions about this…
Having a dedicated makerspace for kids is a great way to spark your child’s interest in STEM – science, technology, engineering and math – and give her a leg up on college entry, scholarship applications and a secure future. Schools all over the country are even starting to create makerspace labs to foster creativity and…
When you think of saunas, you may think of a spa day with your girlfriends, a way to relax after a workout, or something you treat yourself to on vacation. But did you know that a sauna can actually help improve your health, especially detoxing chemicals like BPA, PCBs and pesticides? That’s important given families…
