Whole leaf stevia
Question from Barbara I am confused about stevia. Is it best to use only the whole leaf in dried or powder form. I mean the green powder as opposed to the white powder that says it is derived from the stevia leaf. Thank you Debra’s Answer It’s better to...Clabber Girl Sugar Replacer
Question from Linda Hi Debra, I was shopping in Walmart here in Kissimmee, FL and came across a sweetner called Clabber Girl Sugar Replacer. It has Sorbitol, Eythritol, Isomalt, Polydextrose, Acesulfime, Potassium and Neotame. Are these natural sweetners or should...Travel water filter and water alkalizer
Question from Lyn Dear Debra, With all the traveling you do I was wondering what you do for filtered water when you are not at home? Is there a travel water filter you use or would recommend? I remember you posted sometime ago that when you were in San Francisco you...Toxic Garden?
Question from Bill My tomatoe plants grow right next to my garage which, considering its age, is painted with lead-based paint. Is it possible that my tomatoe’s roots are sucking up lead from the ground? As paint deteriorates, does it even release lead into the...Choosing Organics Affordably?
Question from JG In these difficult economic times, I am trying to make healthy choices for my family. I unfortunately, cannot afford to buy everything organic. I have a list of fruits and vegetables that I try and buy organically as well as trying to purchase only...Toxics While Traveling
Question from Leslie Adams HI Debra – thanks so much for all the shared information online! I am not sure where to “put” this query, online, so am adding it on here, as it does have to do with exposure to environmental toxins and MCS – although...Toxic Exposures and Pets
Question from Pam Wheelock I just wanted to share this article I wrote for our newsletter. Pam 🙂 Nose Deep in Our World Cats and dogs engage in many behasviors we do not. They clean themselves, using their tongues as washcloths. They eat off the floor. They are petted...Clothing Waste
Question from R.M. HI Debra and Green Living Blog Readers: For example, I can either pay a couple thousand for organic mattresses or insurance will cover the 3″ polyurethane foam mats. I have several articles of clothing which are no longer useful. They are...PVC pipe in furnace
Question from Loreye I am in the process of replacing my 30 year-old 45% efficient furnace with a 92% efficient furnace. Only problem is that because of condensation PVC piping is used so that there is no question of rust. But PVC is the most toxic plastic out there,...
