Lead in Pottery
Question from Janis Last year I purchased hand made, lead-free pottery dishes in a nearby city. This is an improvement over some pretty, glazed porcelain-type dishes I bought at Pier 1 Imports, which I threw away after they deteriorated and I got to...How can I remove nail polish safely?
Question from Jane Hello, I have just recently become aware of all the toxins that are in everything around me and have since stopped using all products that are not natural. But I have polish on my toenails and I do not know how to remove it without toxic removers....Unsafe solid-wood furniture
Question from Jeninmi I have MCS and know that when I purchase furniture it cannot contain MDF wood or plywoods because of the off-gassing of the glues. What I didn’t know was that when I ordered a custom-made solid wood bedframe and work desk that they would be...Fluorescent Light Bulbs Outgassing?
Question from SVE Dear Debra, Are you aware of any chemical(s) that outgas from fluorescent light bulbs that are used to replace regular light bulbs such as those used in lamps or fixtures around the home? I had to get rid of all we were using because I was reacting...Removing paint residue from dishes
Question from JAD Hello, a few months ago our landlord was doing some work on our cupboards and needed to sand the existing layer of paint in order to cover it up. My father wiped-away the paint dust and proceeded to use the same cloth for the dishes afterwards. I am...Nontoxic eco trailer home
Question from Fran I just want to recommend a look at the materials used in this product which is an eco mobile home. It is built to be low and non-toxic, easy care, have good air quality, and even uses alternative energy. It’s from Canada and is launching in...Saving energy on air conditioning
Question from Julie Debra, I’m back again to encourage people to think about window units (our upstairs ACs are actually installed in the wall….we once lived in an apartment and that’s what they did so we tried it….doesn’t block the...What do YOU eat, Debra?
Question from Kitty Johnson What I would like to know is what types of food do you eat a day. I mean like a menu. I have a hard time with deciding what is good for me and I do have a problem with sweets. Thanks, so much Debra’s Answer This is a big subject and I...What is the danger of peeled off Teflon Layer ?
Question from zipora Dear Debra, I’m from Indonesia. I would like to ask you, what is the danger of using peeled off Teflon layer at rice cooker? I just realized that my rice cooker has lost its teflon layer at the bottom of the bowl.It’s now becoming...
