Triclosan in Toothpaste
A reader sent me a link to this article about triclosan in toothpaste: www.healthiertalk.com/what-s-your-toothpaste-1940. She tracked down the toothpaste mentioned, and it turned out to be Colgate’s Total. This is just another reason to use a natural brand of...Safe baby furniture/accessories
Question from deanna96 Debra, Being the last of my friends to have a baby, I can literally borrow everything I need from cribs to swings to clothing. However, I know none of them bought anything organic or non-toxic. Most of these items are anywhere from 2 – 5...Aluminum Cookware and Alzheimer’s Disease
Question from J. D. I was searching around online and found your site. While there I was checking out your information on cookware materials. But, there was one thing that I noticed wasn’t covered… cooking with aluminum being linked to alhemizers. Do you...Question about Fiberglass attic insulation
Question from Anlina Hi, Are there any health risks associated with blown-in formaldehyde-free attic insulation? My attic is not well-sealed off from my living space. Also, my attic already has some old blown-in fiberglass insulation that’s been there for 30...Need Help Choosing a Foam Mattress
Question from sue777 We want to get a foam mattress, but are confused about the different kinds of foam available. Can you just explain the difference between the foams and help us understand them? Debra’s Answer First, there are more than 150 different...Perfumes used on clothing and other products in retail stores
Question from Judith I am very chemically sensitive and I recently purchased clothing at two chain retail stores, Coldwater Creek and Chicos. .I discovered a perfumy chemical smell.. possilby some type of deodorizer or something they put on the clothing. I normally do...Fragrance is now an indoor air pollutant, says CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a federal agency has made a fragrance free policy that applies to all their offices nationwide. The agency issued this policy “”in order to protect and maintain safe indoor environmental...Mildew/Mossy Smell In Ac Handler
Question from HEG The AC handler in my new apartment has sort of a mossy/mildewy smell. I assumed it was fungal buildup in the drip pan but the smell seems to still be there after I wiped the drip pan. I am having a company that cleans AC handlers and ducts come out...Tiny insects on my books
Question from Violet56 I have many new and old books. Occasionally I have noticed a very tiny insect (the size of a comma!) crawling on a page. I would appreciate any tips on how to prevent and a remedy for how to get rid of – these teeny insects from my books....
