Nu Wave Oven
Question from Deborah Barnett Does anybody know if the Nu Wave Oven’s are okay to use? If they’re healthy to use? Debra’s Answer This oven is made totally of plastic, including the part that surrounds the food. I don’t know the type of plastic,...Proximity To Dry Cleaner
Question from HEG I understand that it can be hazardous to live within a close proximity to a dry cleaning service center. However, I am wondering about whether it is safe to live in a building that is near a dry cleaning pick-up/drop-off center where there is no...Fluoride in Water Concentrates in Cooking
I received this today in a newsletter from Go Beyond Organic: –Fluoride slowly accumulates in our bodies as well as in the environment. It doesn’t just blow away in the wind, nor get easily expelled in the urine. It first goes to the soft tissue,...Sofa For Asthma
Question from Jackie J Hi there I have asthma and have been advised that leather furniture is a better way to go because of allergies to dust mites. Are there any sofa companies that sell leather that will not be full of toxins that will outgas? The problem with used...Low-glycemic foods for diabetics
Question from LaReeJB Food I found your Sweet Savvy site by looking for foods I can make to eat after just finding out I am diabetic, type 2. I am a 27 year old mother of lots of little girls. I read your recipe for banana waffles and the mother said that she has to...Air to Air Exchanger
Question from Miemiemuis We are considering adding an air exchanger to our air conditioning unit since I like the idea of having fresh air come in, instead of recycling the same inside air. Since we live in Florida we have the A/C on for about 6 months out of the...Corningware “Simply Lite” – safe?
Question from Steve Savitz I recently bought this baking dish from Bed Bath and Beyond and it felt so light that I realized that it couldn’t be pure glass. I called CorningWare and the rep told me it’s made of a proprietary substance called...Bacteria on Bar Soap?
Question from Miemiemuis I love using natural bar soap, but some people say bacteria likes to live in the wet soap. Do you know if that is true? Thanks, Marie Debra’s Answer I am not concerned about this. Bar soap has been in use for centuries with no ill...Washing Machine
Question from mammomarj Hi Debra, I’m scared to death to buy a washing machine, even a used one because I am so sensitive to any toxic chemical. Petroleum, bleach, plastics, gas exhaust, basically any man made product. How long would you say it would take for a...
