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Thermochromic Plastic

Question from HEG Hi Debra, I have been reading a lot lately about thermochromic plastic since it is often used in children’s items to make them heat-sensitive and, in response, color-changing (e.g. spoons that are heat-sensitive will change color in food that...

Water Softener And Water Filter

Question from jiwaskow I think I posted a while back but I can’t find the post. We need a water softener for very hard well water. I’m concerned about the salts they add, but potassium is so expensive. Is there an alternative? Likewise – I’m...

Yolo Paint

Question from LLB52 Has anyone used Yolo Paint? My daughter is considering using it and I need to know if anyone has had any experience with this brand. Thanks! Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...

FDA Fails to Ban BPA in Food Packaging

Yesterday, the FDA denyed a petition to ban bisphenol A (BPA) from all food and drink containers, which was filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council in 2008. “The FDA denied the NRDC petition today because it did not provide the scientific evidence needed...

Air Fresheners

Question from Norswede Hi Debra: I have MCS and am in need of an alternative to commercial air fresheners. While I do not use them in my home, my bank has started using two (yes, 2!) of them which sit on top of the ATM machine in the relatively small, enclosed...

Unfinished Wood Furniture

Question from hellokitty Hello Debra, Thank you for your blog, health conscious advise and the help you provide to your readers. We bought an unfinished solid teak bed recently. When the bed arrived it was covered in a fine red dust propably from the wood sanding. It...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.