Exposure to BPA Has Been Underestimated
A new University of Missouri study shows that the exposure to the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through diet has been underestimated by previous lab tests. In the study, researchers compared BPA concentrations in mice that were given a steady diet...HELP! Are these countertops going to kill us?
Question from ellietn Hi Debra and readers, I just moved to a new state into a new apartment and found out it had a musty moldy smell from the carpets. Supposedly they were cleaned but I had them cleaned again after moving in to no avail. I finally was told I could...All Organic Eggs are Not Created Equal
A great new report from the Cornecopia Institute tells everything you would ever want to know about how organic eggs are produced, and which are the best. I wish I had a report like this on every product. Scrambled Eggs: Separating Factory Farm Egg Production from...WHO: Cell phones and other wireless devices can increase cancer risk
The World Health Organization/ International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has now classified non-ionizing readiogrequency radiation as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B click here to see the list – click on “list of...Daniadown Natural Latex Pillow
Question from Shelly Pollard Hello Debra. I’m wondering if you or your readers have had any experience with Daniadown Natural Latex pillows with a bamboo cover. Does it have an odor? Is the latex likely to be pure or mixed with chemical compounds? Is there...Sweetening Chocolate
Question from Jeff Keller I love milk chocolate chips. That is all I ever eat when I crave something sweet. My favorite chocolate is made by Guittard. The biggest problem is the sugar. Chocolate is my only vice otherwise I eat very healthy. I really don’t want...how long does vinyl flooring outgas?
Question from lulas.mommy We have leased a house with vinyl flooring that is at least three years old. How long do vinyl floors outgas? It was the only house we could find without new flooring, carpet and paint. I am now sensitive to the smells of chemicals but was...Wooden spoon cleaner
Question from cjjtmecanz I have to new wooden spoon that I need to know how to keep clean. One is Bambo and the other Birch wood. Can you tell me how to keep the spoons clean? Food grade mineral oil is what the shop offered as a option. Is mineral oil in any form...polyurethane finish on wood furniture
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I am currently trying to find less toxic furniture, particularly a dining table and chairs. I did find a teak table which was natural, untreated wood; however, the chairs were a beechwood with a water-based white paint and...
