Alternative To Foam Filling For New Slipcovers For Day Bed
Question from Jennifer Herman Dear Readers, I’d like to have new slipcovers made for a wood day bed but want to avoid filling them with foam since it contains toxic fire retardants. Any ideas? Jen Debra’s Answer You could fill them with almost anything....Hair Dyes / Tattoo Dyes
Question from Louise Hello Debra. My husband & I love your web site, thank you for all the info and “words of wisdom”. I have two questions. 1. Do you know of a permanent hair dye that is free of perfumes and harsh chemicals, safe for MCS people ? 2....Expanding insulating foam for window installation
Question from Emily Hello Debra, In a few weeks I will be installing some new windows in my home. The contractor has recommenced using expanding foam around the windows to seal openings that would let air infiltrate into the house. The product he wants to use is...Lubricating jelly
Question from Debbie Does anyone know of a good substitute for KY jelly. I have MCS and it makes me itch after intercourse. With vaginal dryness I need to use something, but don’t know what to do. I tried olive oil and it absorbed so fast that we could not keep...Skoy Cloths
Question from Melissa Hi. Has anyone tried Skoy cloths (www.skoycloth.com)? They’re made from cotton and cellulose pulp, are biodegradable and are supposed to be a green alternative to paper towels. Thanks. Debra’s Answer Looks fine to me. Add...FDA Banning Natural Thyroid Supplements?
Question from Stephanie I know the topic of thyroid health has been a hot topic on this site and many members are users of natural thyroid supplements. I ran across this article this morning and was deeply concerned. The article was posted in Dr. Mercola’s...Origins Products
Question from R Hi Debra, I recently went into an Origins store and the sales agent told me that they don’t use any chemicals in their products so they are all 100% natural. I bought a couple of items that didn’t have any chemicals listed in the ingredient...Looking for a 100% Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Pad
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi, I am looking for a 100% Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Pad. We have been looking and so far we have only found one. It’s called Organic Mattress Protector Pad (Waterproof & Non-Waterproof) by Naturepedic for $139. I...Polyurethane foam roofing
Question from AnneT Debra, Our next door neighbor is planning to have polyurethane foam blown on as a roofing material. As a person with MCS I am concerned about the toxicity of the material as it is being applied, and the issue of off-gassing after application. I am...
