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Untreated flame retardant cotton fabric?

Question from susan17 Hi Debra, I am trying to make some type of bedding to sleep on,I was thinking to buy some cotton fabric at the fabric store to make blankets with (NOT ORGANIC I cant tolerate it) Is the cotton fabric you buy on a role treated with flame retardant...

Topical Flea Treatments Harmful to Pets!!!

Question from TerryAnn Being the dog lover that I am, I want to post this article about recent EPA reports regarding the harmful nature of topical pet flea treatments. Here is the link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35914331/ns/health-pet_health/ When you are putting...

Those “Silken” Tea Bags

Yesterday I had lunch with my friend Gloria and she ordered tea. It was Mighty Tea brand, and the tea came in one of those “silken” tea bags. “What is this tea bag made of?” she asked. I didn’t know. But I found out this morning. They are...

Water-based ink markers

Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, I have tried looking for the water-based ink markers and cannot find them. What are they supposed to look like and are there different name brands? What does the package look like? The only markers we have are the toxic ones....

Yes, Nanotechnology Has Health Effects

See this article: Amid Nanotech’s Dazzling Promise Health Risks Grow. New studies on nano-sized titanimum dioxide show degrees of DNA damage and genetic instability that can be “linked to all the big killers of man, namely cancer, heart disease,...

Bakeware

Question from Lisa S Is “tinned steel” safe to use? I am in the process of replacing various bakeware in my kitchen. I came across some “tinned steel” pie pans and tart pans at Sur La Table and am wondering if these are safe to use?...

Hardwood Blinds

Question from Ronda I special ordered white American Hardwood blinds. I got them in November and although there is no longer a strong smell, my nose burns when I sit near them and I’ve been getting headaches. My husband and two toddlers don’t seem bothered...

Where Can I Buy Zeolite?

Question from audrey I have used all natural Zeolite Powder by the Dasun Company (also their zeolite bags) for many years. They are now out of business. Does anyone know where I can find these? Thank you. Debra’s Answer Zeolite is still alive and well and...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.