Triclosan in Towels?
Question from Bonnie Gary Hello, I recently bought some towels at a garage sale and just today noticed that one has a Martha Stewart label and says “Anti-Microbial Treatment”. I assumed this meant triclosan and was about to throw it and any others like it...Cleaning Carpet
Question from Bonnie Johnson What is the best way to go about shampooing house rugs? What type of products would you recommend utilizing to clean house carpet? Debra’s Answer Well, first, I don’t recommend carpet because it’s too toxic. But if you...Hair straighteners for people with MCS
Question from Bonnie Annette Hi Debra, Would you know of any hair straighteners that are non toxic for people with MCS? Thank you Debra’s Answer I don’t know of any. Readers? Any recommendations? Add...Can Aluminum Leach Into Sardines from the Can?
Question from Bonnie Erik Hi Debra, I am a longtime follower & have had wonderful & informative consultations with you in the past. I love to eat sardines- can you please tell me if the aluminum from the BPA free can could leach into the fish. Of course I...New News on BPA
We’ve known for a while that there is BPA in cash register receipts and that it can transfer to your fingers and on to paper money and credit cards. Now a new study shows that clerks who handle receipts all day long are absorbing the chemical through their skin....Snapstone Porcelain Floor Tiles
Question from Bonnie Johnson Someone mentioned Snapstone porcelain floor tiles as being MCS safe. Any word on if they are better than most laminate or vinyl tiles? Debra’s Answer I’ve never used this product, but there is a red flag for me. It’s...Silicone and Cookware
Question from kris Hi Debra, Was wondering if you’ve come across an article by Healthy Child Healthy World regarding the safety of silicone? healthychild.org/easy-steps/from-bottle-nipples-to-baked-goods-is-silicone-safe/ Was wondering what your thoughts were on...BPA-free Plastic Spray Bottles
Question from kris Debra, I am having a heck of a time finding some BPA-free spray bottles to use around the house for cleaning solution like vinegar water. Do you know of anywhere I can find them? Mostly I’ve been looking on amazon. I don’t know if they...Setting Up a Natural Bed for my Daughter
Question from MW Hi Debra, Thank you very much for your terrific site! I am in the process of setting up a bed for my daughter who just graduated from a crib and want to make sure I am getting things right: First, we purchased a natural latex mattress for her from the...
