Bamboo Charcoal – Safe in Shoe Fabric?
Question from Erik Harper I am in the search for a good pair of all-around athletic shoes and I came across a new pair by Patagonia called Boaris that says it uses nanobon particles in it’s interior lining that come from bamboo charcoal. I don’t like the...Ground floor vs. second floor apartment
Question from Mary I am living in a second floor apartment which meets my needs in many ways but I need to consider moving for a number of reasons and a ground floor apartment makes more sense because of my age, chronic fatigue, previous leg injury, etc. I have felt...Do Plastics Off-Gas?
Question from Katie Hi Debra, First I would like to thank you for all your help and the valuable information you are making available. Thank you thank you! Way to go! I’ve been wondering if “everyday” household items made from plastic are off-gassing...Crystalized Cane Juice
Question from Pam Wicks I just found this sugar in my Safeway store today and it says it is crystalized cane juice. It is light beige and a courser texture than white sugar but a little finer that sucanat. It is made in Mexico but I couldn’t find much about it....MCS Flooring Options
Question from ssr007 I looked into hard wood flooring for my home. I spent almost one year researching various companies and reviewed material safety data sheets because of allergies. Hardwood floors are in general a great option, however, there are other...Paint Offgassing
Question from Carole I have a question about interior paints. I just rented a small efficiency apartment with hardwood floors. I specifically asked the landlord not to refinish the floors before I moved in, which they did not. They did paint and he assured me that...Healthy Gums from using essential oils
Question from Jill A I recommend OraMD instead of toothpaste. It contains only almond, spearmint, and peppermint oils. For too many years my dentist had me coming in for cleaning every three months because my gums had pockets. I finally got fed up and found OraMD...Homeopathic remedies for MCS
Question from Sara Debra, Your bio said you were once chemically sensitive and now have recovered. I was wondering if you know anything about homeopathic desensitization treatments. There is a homeopathic doctor I’ve researched who says she treated people for...New Furniture Offgassing
Question from MLL I just purchased a new love seat and chair. The showroom manager assures me that this furniture is greener than the furniture made 10 years ago, however, they still use flame retardant, poly foam cushions and laminated wood with glue. I have MCS. How...
