Pesticide mitigation
Question from Laura A few weeks ago I went down to the basement to get garden tools and I was overcome with the chemicals of an ant pesticides that had just been sprayed!. A few days later the rec room (garage) was sprayed. Now, the garage is where I had the things I...Chlorine in Chicken Processing
Question from Linda Hi Debra, love your website, I am on your site everyday. I recently found out that after chickens are slaughtered they are rinsed with water and then they are dipped in a chlorine wash. Perdue, Tyson and even Giant Eagle’s Nature’s...Xygen Air: Is it a safe way to clean air in home?
Question from Mattie Brown A friend wrote me about Xygen Air as a way to reduce odors in the house. Is is safe? I have read that one should not be in a closed area with Ozone. Even if it reduces odors, does it take away the pollutants that make me sick? Debra’s...Pesticides in Vinegar for Cleaning?
Question from Linda Hi, Debra, I love your website. There is so much great info on your site for everybody. I have a question, it is very simple, I use organic white distilled vinegar that i buy at whole foods 365 brand, and it gets expensive to use as much as i do, i...GatorHyde Drinking Water Garden Hose
Question from Annette Tweedel I got this email from greenfeet.com on garden hose and wanted to find out what you thought about it. Is this garden hose really safe? GatorHyde Drinking Water Garden Hose This kink-resistant GatorHyde drinking water garden hose is tough...Carpet offgassing
Question from KS I’m staying in a house that had wool carpet laid in January. It’s still offgassing and is making me ill (respiratory symptoms, headache, burning lips). I think it’s the underlay and backing that’s the problem. The carpet...Air conditioning
Question from Connie Hello, I wondered if someone out there can recommend, or point me in the right direction, as to an air conditioner – window unit or portable that might be tolerable for a chemically sensitive person (me). Many, many thanks! Debra’s...Bathroom Sealant
Question from Pat I am stil looking for a sealent to use in the bathtub around the drain. My old one wore out and plumber’s putty is way to toxic. I’ve been told to look for a product called Dow Corning 732 multipurpose silicon sealent with no biocides....Replace amalgam, possibly with gold
Question from Greyson I am considering replacing my amalgams and I am looking for a filling material that is safe for someone with MCS. I have looked at past posts and having done the usual dental biocompatibility tests. I agree that they are not accurate enough,...
