Cadmium
Question from Olga I recently purchased furniture from Wayfair.com. The smell is awful and not going away after several weeks. I contacted them and told them about it. They really don’t care. After looking into the furniture and maker I realized it has a warning...Dental Compositites
Question from Kimberly Hi Lisa, Years of searching for dental composite replacements for simple fillings. Most of them have BPA and TEGMA related compounds. The ones that do not still have horrible chemical tastes to them. Would love some safer alternatives. Lisa’s...Zeolite Detox Symptoms
Question from Barbara Hi Lisa, Checking to see if taking the zeolite will produce detox symptoms? If so how severe or not? Can I start out slow in taking the product? Lisa’s Answer I have not personally used zeolite but the Pure Body website had the following reply:...Safe Drywall
Question from Teresa Hi Lisa, Can you please share the best safest types of drywall? I was looking at Magnesium oxide but hearing things about cracking. Thanks Lisa’s Answer I have also read about pervasive cracking with magnesium oxide boards. EWG has a helpful guide...Ants
Question from Jen Hi there! I’m looking for advice on how to handle an influx of kitchen ants this summer. My usual methods (ie – clean counters, all food put away in sealed packaging, etc) aren’t working. I can’t even tell where they’re coming from...PVC and Microban in Air Conditioning
Question from Paula Hi Lisa, My situation is that I’m getting central air conditioning installed, and want to avoid all toxic components. I’m wondering if having PVC or Microban in my attic is something I should worry about (my attic isn’t air sealed...Non-Toxic Gardening
Its peak growing season in the northeast and we can’t wait for our first harvest of tomatoes, carrots and peppers. We’re already enjoying kale, lettuces, beets, and our house specialty, purple potatoes. My husband’s hobby is organic gardening, so my kids and I get to...PFAS Chemicals Found in Farm Produce
PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a family of chemicals that are used to make non-stick coatings such as Teflon. Sometimes called Forever Chemicals, they persist in the environment and body and have been linked to health issues such as hindered growth and...Handbag Materials
Question from Wendy Lisa, Can you tell me if it’s toxic to carry handbags made of these materials? I know I may need to find out more details about the chemicals but this is what I have so far. Handbag 1: Dyed Nylon with Water and Stain Resistant Coating Dyed...
