Question from JAD I am a big fan of Dr. Oz and watch his show when I can. He recommended banana for a hair conditioner. Take a half of banana and whip it up with a hand blender, apply to hair and let set for 15 minutes. Rinse out, comb out any pieces and wash. My hair...
Question from Violet56 I would appreciate any opinions on which teeth whitening strips are the safest to use? Thanks Debra’s Answer I haven’t researched these at all. Anyone have any experience to share? Add...
Question from audrey I have mcs and always have had to air out sneakers/running shoes on my balcony for a year before I can wear them. I recently bought a pair of lovely sneakers from HSN and they smell worse than anything I have ever smelled before. I would like to...
Question from tuscangal13 Sprays from neighbors or city are outside my home. I have pesticide poisoning. It has been six months and still have to wear a mask to get in house. Can any one recommend what to put on my lawn or wash my house with to get rid of what ever...
Question from tatyana05 We had just moved out of a rental apartment that had a big mold problem. I thought we had finally fixed our living situation (we have two small children) but just found out that our next door neighbor in the new rental apartment, a nice old...
Question from Debra Lynn Dadd A reader wrote… I just had vinyl windows installed in my whole home – only to realize that they might outgas. Will your technique of “heating up the home 24 hrs to max” work to eliminate the outgassing? if I do it...
Question from Debra Lynn Dadd A reader asked… We have some furniture – both painted and unpainted, that is about 25 to 30 years old, including a couple of chairs, some painted stools, and a very small painted trunk, plus a small table. I am unsure of the...
A reader sent me an excellent article on how triclosan affects the thyroid gland, that came out this week: Thyroid-Disrupting Triclosan Jumps Into the Frying Pan. “In the past decade triclosan has been added to zillions of consumer products, including the...
Question from shannonlw HI, i was wondering if there are safe sleeping bags for kids? thank you, shannon Debra’s Answer Readers? Have you found any? Add...
Question from detoxifier Hi Does anyone know whether the glaze on these German Harsch Gairtopf crocks leach chemicals into the vegetables while they ferment? Amazon’s description states: “The patented Harsch crock-pot is a beautiful stoneware piece and is...