Household cleaners may double risk of breast cancer
According to a new study, women who regularly use household cleaners and air fresheners are at double the risk of developing breast cancer than those who never use the products. The study of more than 1,500 women found that solid slow-release air fresheners and...Spaldin Air Cell-Soy Beds…
Question from charity I would like to know if anyone has had experience with the Spaldin Air Cell-Soy Green mattresses. I’m in the market for a new bed and have been doing some research on the foam beds. I looked at the Tempur-pedic and was set on them till I...Protecting American Health from Global Shipping Pollution
I just happened to come across this while searching for something else. The American Lung Association, Environment Defense Fund, and other groups are working to establish an emissions control area in U.S. waters to protect the health of Americans from global shipping...Essentia Pillows
Question from dalilah61 I purchased a pillow from essentia and it had a horrible odor. It was the classic pillow and very pricey ($199). When I contacted the company, they told me that they do not return pillows and to air it out. I aired out the pillow for over a...Experience with Euro-Flex and Essentia Latex Beds?
Question from SL Does anyone have actual experience with either the Essentia all latex natural memory foam beds (debraslist.com/essentia) or Euro-Flex latex beds (www.euro-flex.com)? In addition to chemical and scent sensitivities, comfort is key as I am underweight...Nanosilver Technology In A Vacuum Cleaner
Question from Mary Marston Hi Debra, I purchased a stick vacuum by Germ Guardian for occasional use when I don’t want to drag out my regular vacuum. The dirt cup has Silver Clean technology to help fight the growth of odor-causing baceria and mold, according to...Emile Henry Cookware
Question from Shauna87 I am interested in finding out if anyone has done any testing on Emile Henry Cookware. I did read on your site that back in 2008 someone tested a lasagna pan with some sort of metal meter and it did test positive which saddens me because their...New Paint
Question from HEG In 2 weeks I am moving into an apartment that was painted with traditional latex paint in May (about 2.5 months prior to my move-in date). I was wondering if anyone could estimate how long this paint may be off-gassing for and if there is anything I...Toothbrush Sanitizer
Question from Natalie I want to try oil pulling, but would like to buy a toothbrush sanitizer to use afterwards. I found one called UVZ Health Systems ESA302 Wall Mount Family Toothbrush Sanitizer at amazon. Do you think this is a good sanitizer? Since there’s...
