Question from Suzie Peppard Dear Debra, I had an experience with dizziness a few months ago, and it happened to be at a time when I used ALOT of stevia for sweetening. I made lemonade almost every day with it. Then a friend made a comment about stevia possibly causing...
Question from LM I was going to start making my own salad dressing to be more healthy and use less artificial ingredients. However I read homemade dressings can lead to botulism? I am confused on what is safe to mix and for how long- I really don’t know anything about...
Question from Lindsey There is a new plastic Tritan copolyester. Companies such as nalgene are now using this plastic instead to make water bottles. What is your opinion on this plastic? Do you think it is only a matter of time before we learn of downsides of this...
Question from STEPHANIE MILLS Dear Debra, We would like to know if you or readers could suggest the best air filters for a person with mcs. We live in northern California on an almond ranch which is sprayed with pesticides, herbicides, etc…Since I take care of...
Question from Wendy Hello, I have a Whirpool Cabrio he top loading washer. We’ve had it about a year and a half and I have been using Charlie’s Soap exclusively. Unfortunately, I have significant lime build up in the tub of the washer. (I’ve been...
Question from LW After using Pacific Organic Chicken Broth I started to have a reaction to the broth. Included in the ingredients are Natural Flavors, which the company described in response to my e mail, as Plant Extracts. Due to “proprietary reasons”...
Question from Debbie I wanted to check to see if you’re familiar with any plastic-ware, plastic glasses and paper/plastic plates, napkins & table cloths that are now on the market and are environmentally friendly products. We’ll be celebrating my...
Question from Jane Carter Hello! I’d really value your input on a subject that is an increasing concern to me. One of my favorite sources for exercise wear has recently begun to feature yoga pants and other workout clothing with an “antimicrobial...
Question from Sharon Question What should we replace plastic and paper bags with for our doggie walks outdoors and our home indoor garbage cans? Debra’s Answer BioBags! These bioplastic bags are made from corn and are completely biodegradable. They have kitchen...
Question from Jen Hi again! We are getting ready to move and are very strongly considering a neighborhood in denver called stapleton. This was formerly the denver airport. I have some concerns over whether this location could be a potential toxic nightmare! I have...