New York Times Article on Natural Mattresses
I was quoted last Thursday in an article on natural mattresses in the New York Times: NY Times: The Stuffing Dreams Are Made Of? I recommend reading it as they did a great job describing the problems in the mattress market at the moment, with major manufacturers...TOXIC ALERT! Crib Mattresses Contain Toxic Chemicals Banned by U.S. Government
Question from Barry A Cik I just wanted to tell all of you about some changes that are occurring regarding crib mattresses. In the State of California, it is illegal – as of January 1, 2009 – to sell a crib mattress containing phthalates. Local retailers...Best Material For A Subfloor
Question from Cindy We are having a new subfloor installed under our new bathroom flooring, which is Armstrong cushionstep. What is the best subflooring material to use that will avoid as much outgassing as is possible? Debra’s Answer You can use exterior...Financial Help For MCS?
Question from Marie Has anyone come across any organizations/sources for financial assistance for buying medically necessary items for MCS (and EMF sensitive) patients that aren’t covered by health insurance? Prescribed items such as: air and water purifiers,...Adverse Reaction to Caulk
Question from Nina Balsam I had my bathtubs caulked with AFM Safecoat and am having a reaction, burning face, lips, mood changes, headache, aches. Can I cover the caulk with packaging tape to eliminate the problem? Does anyone have a better solution? Thanks...Great Article on Cotton
Question from Danielle www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_6347.cfm This article sums it up on all cotton fabrics pretty wonderfully, what a “Must Have”reference!!!!! I found this and remembered reading a dld123 blog about a woman who washed her...Sulfur Dioxide
Question from K. Christensen I have a 14-month-old and am always looking for ways to include fruits and veggies in her diet. I have been looking at dried fruits (peaches, apricots, etc), but even the non-sweetened fruits at my local market are made with sulfur...Electric Furnace Heat Strip Outgassing?
Question from Sandy Hi Debra, I wrote to you the other day concerning perhaps the coil in our new electric furnace/ heat pump. In talking with my husband later he said we do not have a coil, we have a heat strip. Have you ever heard of any chemical outgassing problems...The Pink Solution
Question from ana Do you have any information on this product? It’s a multii-purpose natural cleanser. This company has 3 products. Thank you. Debra’s Answer As it happens, I actually had a sample of this product that was sent to me to try. I wasn’t...
