The period underwear industry is awash in PFAS chemicals. How do we know? We tested the top 17 products and found that 65% of period underwear contained fluorine, which is indicative of PFAS "forever chemicals." But what about popular brand Joyja period underwear? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best & worst non-toxic …
“Quats” Used in Disinfectant Products Linked to Immune Dysfunction
Put down that bottle of disinfectant! Have you looked to see if it contains quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC) or "quats" yet? Well, you should find out because new studies are pointing to some human health concerns with use of "quats" in cleaning products. You're trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best disinfectants, best & worst air …
Most Non-Stick Cookware & Bakeware Contain Toxic Forever Chemical PFAS
Some of the most popular non-stick cookware and bakeware brands were recently tested in a laboratory and found to contain toxic contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals." So what is the safest cookware? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best & worst air purifiers, best …
Best & Worst Shower Head Filters for Ridding Water of Toxins 2020
When you start to take your water quality seriously, you'll end up wanting to use a water filter it because most water districts have at least some contaminants above the public health goal. That doesn't necessarily mean anything illegal is happening, but it means you could be putting some family members at risk if they have a sensitive …
Best & Worst Ceramic Cookware in 2020
Ceramic cookware is mega-popular. After consumers got wind that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) coatings like Teflon were not safe in cookware, ceramic cookware became more advantageous and demand increased. But this increase in demand for ceramic cookware has also created an industry that is unresponsive and less transparent to …
Vanlife: 5 Sustainable and Non-Toxic Features
What's it like to forgo living in a house or apartment and instead live in a van? People across the United States are doing for several reasons like to save money, enjoy traveling, and be able to pick up and move when they please. But there are some couples, like Ashlee Rowland and her husband who are also ensuring their lifestyle is more …
25 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Will Change Your Life
Apple cider vinegar is incredibly versatile and can be used in many way around your home. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware without PFAS and nanoparticles, best organic mattresses, & best air purifiers, now join us as we bring you 25 ways that apple cider vinegar will change your life.Did you know that apple …
Best Organic & NonGMO Candy to Hand Out During Halloween 2019
Halloween is rapidly approaching and with the dancing skeletons, scary movies, and awesome decorations. But sometimes when it comes to the candy, which is a staple for kids, its a logistical nightmare for parents. With ever-increasing health epidemics of children, it can be hard to find as much joy in a bag of candy as you did when you were a kid. …
Could Widespread Glyphosate Contamination Be Fueling New Pea Allergy?
A pea protein allergy is rising in the United States and some experts are saying it could be linked to the rise in glyphosate in pea protein in food. Disappointing organic lab reporting showing adulterated ingredients have shaken consumer confidence in organic standards, but the rabbit hole goes a little further. You've trusted Mamavation to cover …
Add More Color & Beauty To Your Home With 20 Flowering Houseplants
I'm always looking for more ways to bring nature and fragrance into my home. Natural fragrance is safest because it doesn't come with a side of hormone disruption like synthetic fragrances. And houseplants are great for improved air quality. But the best part about flowering houseplants is how much beauty they bring into the home. You've trusted …
5 Daily Hacks To Include Reuse, Recycle, Reduce In Your Daily Life
There is no denying the fact that reducing the amounts of waste generated and protecting our environment from the serious threat that it is posing requires a community effort, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to improve the situation. Seemingly insignificant changes such as switching to cloth bags, reusing stuff, composting, installation of …
Oat Cereals & Granola Bar Product Investigation: Glyphosate Pesticide Levels in Popular Foods
Glyphosate is in the news yet again as the Environmental Working Group releases a study on everyday food products like oat cereals and granola bars that contain dangerous levels of the herbicide glyphosate. And with all the bad press on this dangerous chemical, it seems more people are heeding our indelible warnings. We're seeing all sorts of new …