Will a Polyethylene Vapor Barrier Outgas?
Question from Carol I am installing solid bamboo in my living room (concrete slab) and am told I need a vapor barrier. They recommend a 6 ml polyethylene vapor barrier, but I’m wondering about offgassing during the hot summer months here. I plan on using a cork...Nontoxic Fitness/Exersice/Birthing Ball
Question from HG Do you or any of your readers know of a non-PVC medicine ball (the large exercise and birthing balls)? Debra’s Answer Yes! Fitness Ball in Honeydew The box says “Latex,PVC,Phthalates, and Chloride Free”. Plus there is a review on...Smart Meter Guard
Question from Concerned Mommy What do you think about this product to block radiation from a smart meter? http://smartmeterguard.com I don’t understand a whole lot about smart meters, but enough to know I’d rather not have one. But we do have one, so...Galvanized Steel Shelving
Question from LW Hi Debra, Thanks so much for taking the time to answer questions and giving such valuable information! I am thinking about using galvanized steel shelving in my home—I have found some shelving units that are at a good price, and am looking for...Denture Cleaner
Question from Susan As an older couple, my husband and I both wear dentures, but are not satisfied with the two cleaning tablets available on the market. They are toxic, as they say on the box to “wash hand thoroughly after touching tablets”. They leave a...Food Dehydrator
Question from Gigi Debra, I understand that you have a dehydrator. Which one do you have? I am looking at the following four models: How would you rank them in terms of safety? Also, I plan to use good quality parchment paper such as Beyond Gourmet. Debra’s...Original Indian Earth Makeup Powder
Question from Diane Is Original Indian Earth makeup non-toxic? Debra’s Answer Wow. It’s been a long time since anyone has mentioned this to me. About thirty years ago this was one of the only natural mineral makeup powders available. I used to use it....Garment Bags
Question from Jennifer I need to find garment/storage bags to hang dresses in when not in use. Are vinyl ones okay to use? Debra’s Answer No, they outgas toxic vinyl chloride. Google “natural garment bags” and you’ll get lots of results for...Plants Don’t Like WiFi
From Debra Lynn Dadd One of my readers sent this to me. Five young women in the ninth grade in Denmark devised a science fair project to see the effects of their cell phones on plants. I had to smile at this because it reminded me of a science fair project I did in...
