Fiberglass insulation in a new oven?
Question from Jonathan We just bought a new electric range/oven and were surprised to see that the fiberglass insulation in the back of the unit is not covered where the lightbulb enters the inside of the oven. Is this a hazard? I actually started to pull on the...Why You Want to Avoid Genetially Modified Foods
Question from Carina Debra, the link below is a video regarding Seeds of Deception by Jeffrey Smith. It is chock full of information about the real reasons why GMO is so bad for you and the FDA cover up. Carina Mercola.com: The Real Reasons You Want to Avoid...PCBE: how old do I have to go?
Question from AS I want to buy a couch/sofa for my living room. I want used but need to know how old do I have to go before I am pre-PCBE use? I imagine they starting being used mid-century. Are there any other toxins/materials I should be concerned about and can...Padding Under Hardwood Floors
Question from Mary Good Morning, We are having prefinished hardwood floating floor installed. The representative suggested they put a ‘muffler’ layer of padding under the flooring to muffle the sound & give a slight cushion. We have just had to remove...Child Slave Labor
I don’t often write about issues regarding the labor aspect of products…not because it is not important, but because it is so difficult to get information on labor practices that all I can do is indicate those products that make a point to note their fair...Affordable Mattress?
Question from Laura Northern Naturals carries moderately priced futons of cotton and Airlay foam. Are you familiar with this? I wonder whether it is greenwashing or an acceptable natural product. Debra’s Answer The Northern Naturals website says: This...Teething
Question from Donna Hi Debra and everyone! Just going to throw this out there: A very close friend of mine, 1.5 yr old, teething terrible, but also stubborn willed, nothing working, homeopathic cammomillia, nothing. Of all you “natural remedy” mothers,...Odor Remover
Question from l. Kasisky I am looking for the product that can remove odors. I think it is in the form of rocks and they can be washed. The name has left my memory. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Debra’s Answer Readers, anyone know what this is? Add...Reupholstered furniture allergy
Question from Mary I just had my couch and two chairs reupholstered and now my husband can’t sit in the room because he has an allergy to most new fabrics. When I bring home fabrics to sew something I always wash it before using it but I don’t know how I...
