Do you love Canada as much as we do, eh? Mamavation has been proud to have Canadians in our community for the past ten years. And to give back to all that awesomeness, we've decided to put together a list of some of our favorites. So we've compiled a list of the BEST Canadian Healthy Mom Blogs in Canada! In no particular order, enjoy some of the …
7 Plastic-Free Food Storage Container Ideas to Use Around the Kitchen
We all love to eat but when it comes to the leftovers, where should we store them? Most options in food storage in the last several decades included plastic containing chemicals problematic to human health. With so many choices for food storage, it can get confusing which are safe and which are not. Most companies claim their products are safe, but …
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 …
ADHD and Thyroid Conditions Linked to Overuse of Fluoride in Water
Studies linking ADHD and thyroid conditions to overuse of fluoride in tap water were released this month calling into question the practice of adding fluoride to water or salt to prevent cavities. Because over 66 percent of the American public drinks water that is fluoridated to prevent cavities, health professionals are now calling into question …
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 …
Houseplants That Heal You Should Grow
Indoor plants such as the Peace Lily, Fern, and Cheese Plant, require plenty of watering, but can significantly contribute to a healthy living environment. Human beings were born to be outside surrounded by nature, but the urban society in which most people now live only allows them to spend a limited amount of time outdoors. People spend the vast …
SIGN THIS PETITION: Evidence Proves BPA is Dangerous–Demand Congress Ban Bisphenols NOW!
Mountains of evidence funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has demonstrated over and over again that bisphenols like BPA are dangerous. And who agrees? The American Academy of Pediatrics. Shockingly, weeks ago the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) held a press conference to say that "BPA is safe!" The problem with this is they are very …
5 Ways Asbestos Can Affect Your Family–And What To Do About It
Unsettling news has been circulating recently about asbestos, a deadly human carcinogen. This toxin is a fibrous mineral used widely throughout the U.S. during much of the 20th century. Even though negative health effects associated with asbestos have been known for over 100 years, asbestos is not banned in the U.S., allowing the toxin to create a …
What You Can Do if Your Private Water Company Is Sketchy–Simi Valley & Golden State Water Company
How do you feel about the water in your city? Do you have trust in your local water district? If the answers to those questions make your blood boil, you're not alone. I just found out my water district is adding groundwater to my tap. That would be pretty uneventful if it wasn't for the partial nuclear meltdown that happened about three miles from …
What Does “Safe” Mean? Well, It Depends on Your Perspective.
Weeks ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) came out saying that the way the Feds evaluate food additives puts pregnant women and children in harm’s way. They are referring to things like artificial colors and “indirect additives” coming from packaging materials and processing contamination. But according to the Food & Drug …
If You Are Disgusted by Tess Holiday You Don’t Understand Obesogen Chemicals and Their Impacts On Us
Tess Holiday, a plus-sized model, is the Septembers 2018 cover girl for Cosmopolitan UK. And the world reacts with high intensity at the idea of a fat girl being a cover model. One side of the aisle reacted with glee about how far the body-positivity movement has come while the other side yelled in disgust about how a fat girl could EVAH be a role …
The Partial Nuclear Meltdown in Los Angeles You Never Heard Of–Rocketdyne
To escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, many have moved out of the City to discover toxic secrets within tap water that is rarely disclosed in their real estate contract. Secrets of a partial nuclear meltdown were covered up from 1959 to 1979. Citizens of Simi Valley didn’t find out until 1989, over 30 years later. Simi Valley is an example …