Know of any Yurts without chemically treated sides and top?
Question from Beverly Although we live in the country with pretty good air, seemingly healthy land, and a quiet environment(we used to live next to a freeway and much noise), we live in a toxic prefab home. Most every surface has chemicals or is synthetic. The toilets...What is spandex made from? Is it toxic?
Question from Beverly Hi again, What is spandex from, and is it toxic or offgassing? I’m going through clothes, deciding what to keep and what to do without. Thanks, Beverly Debra’s Answer Spandex, also called lycra, is a synthetic fabric with a plastic...Pregnancy products
Question from GC Hi Debra, I love your site – it has such useful information! I don’t know if this question has been asked already, but I was wondering if you could recommend some natural moisturizers to prevent stretch marks. I love Dr. Hauschka and some...Organic Clothing
Question from Ethel I’ve read your blogs on Organic Clothing and am still a little confused. I am looking into baby clothing and accessories.I am seeing plenty of items made in China labeled organic in Toys-r-Us and TJ-Maxx. Are these trustworthy although they...Rinse aid in dish washer
Question from Sadie I use my dishwasher about once a week with natural products to clean, but not a rinse aid. The Ecover dishsoap tablets I recently bought recommend using one. I was wondering if I can use vinegar or if it would damage it. Any suggestions? I see...Personal air filters
Question from Joan Ablon Dear Debra, Is there a personal air filter which can be hung around the neck and which you could recommend? A friend of mine got a Wein ionizer. Do you have a opinion of this? Thank you, Debra’s Answer I personally don’t have any...Plastic in shower heads
Question from L.A. My shower head has soft rubbery plastic where the water comes out. I don’t know the correct terms, but it’s the face of the shower head including the little holes where the jets of water come out. I use a good shower filter but wonder...Stymied re beds and sofa
Question from L.A. All the natural beds and sofas sound wonderful, but all contain things that would be a problem for me. I have never noticed having a reaction of any type to synthetics like foam or polyester etc., but I’m trying to reduce toxic chemicals in my...Baby Video Monitors and Infrared Light
Question from Mary Hi Debra, We recently purchased a video monitor for our baby. I really didn’t think much of it until my husband said that it emits infrared light shined on our baby so that it can see in dark/low light conditions. Is there any danger/risk to...
