How Metal Cookware Affects Your Brain
One of my readers sent me this video from Dr. Oz’s TV show about how metals can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Neal Barnard has done research that shows Alzheimer patients have plaque in their brains that contain metal – mostly zinc, copper, and iron...Refinishing a Headboard for Bed
Question from Gab M Hi Debra, Enjoy reading the website. I have made a natural bed similar to yours except the bed head is a lot darker in color. It has no smells and seems neutral at the moment. Wondering if I sand it to make it lighter in color and leave it like...Cotton vs Poly/Cotton Futon Cover
Question from Kelsey Dear Debra, Thank you for this website! My husband and I are preparing for the birth of our first child, and I have been using your advice to try and create a safer environment in our home for the coming little one. We are on a very tight budget,...PVC vs Polyurethane Raincoat?
Question from Stacey I purchased some children’s raincoats from a company called Hatley. I had referred to CHEJ (center for Health, Environment & Justice) which had a list of PVC-free products and supplies. The Hatley raincoats are not PVC, but are made of...New Lightweight Cast Iron Pans
Question from Bonnie Johnson I just saw an ad from Williams Sonoma about some new cookware called Komin. It is lighter weight cast iron. I love cooking on regular cast iron but it is so hard for me to lift. It would be nice if it was the same. Any idea if this is...Can I Wash Natural Fibers With Synthetics?
Question from Stacey Is it okay to wash synthetic clothing and all natural fiber clothing together? Does it matter? I have been separating all my wash (even socks) into natural fibers and those with synthetic materials and think I might be going too far… Thank...Can I Reuse Old Foam When I Reupholster My Sofa?
Question from Olivia We have a sofa and love seat from 1980, I believe made in New Zealand. We want to have them reupholstered, but I am wondering if we can just keep the old yellow foam since it’s still firm and just add organic cotton batting and new covers. I...How Do I Get a Blood Stain Out of Cotton Sheets?
Question from Anne Is there any way to get a blood stain out of cotton sheets w/out harsh chemicals…after the stain has set? Debra’s Answer Here’s a whole page of ways to remove set blood stains without harsh chemicals…from people who used them...Co-Spleeper Mattress
Question from Anne Hi Debra, Per your recommendation, we bought a Naturepedic crib mattress several years ago when my son was born. I never bought a bassinet for him because I couldn’t find one that I felt comfortable with. However, my son hated his crib right...
