Carpet Anti-Stain Chemicals
Question from Carrol In trying to avoid Stainmaster (Teflon) on my new carpets, I have discovered that all chemicals used for stain resistance are fluoro-chemicals. According to the represenative I spoke with at Shaw, all of these chemicals react the same way. Since...Kid Friendly Cleaners
Question from tracey wick in our home i use as many non chemical cleaners as possible, although with my laundry i have been using Melaleuca products. I think I need to switch laundry products due to my daughters so so sensitive skin. Aubrey Organics makes an all...Re mineral oil
Question from Alison Philip I would like to ask for more information from anyone regarding the safety of regular use of mineral oil on the skin especially a child’s skin. I would like to say that I am reading with interst the for and against the use of it. I do...Sweeteners for gestational diabetes?
Question from Jennifer Thanks so much for the information. I learned about Agave from your site. I am a pregnant woman with gestational diabetes and I was using agave daily in moderate amounts. Now I’m depressed and panicy all over again. I have no idea what to...Information on PUL fabric
Question from SANDY MOSKOVITZ I’m wondering if anyone knows if there are health issues involved in using PUL fabric for diaper covers. Thanks for your help! Sandy Moskovitz Princeton, NJ Debra’s Answer PUL is short for Polyurethane Laminate, which is an...Dried Herbs
Question from MP Hi there, I have been growing oregano, parsely, dill, and basil on my deck and was wondering how I could dry it to replace my store bought herbs in my spice rack? Thanks! Debra’s Answer I just bundle stems together and hang them upside down...Ivory Bar Soap
Question from joan coppinger Hi, I like the mildness of Ivory bar soap but can’t find any ingredients listed on their package. I called the company the representative took so long trying to find the ingredients and from the info she gave me, it seemed all...Homemade V8 Juice
Question from Melissa Hello! I absolutely LOVE V8 vegetable juice, but would like to avoid the sodium, pasturization, packing waste, and high cost that comes with buying the cans at the store. How would I go about making my own? Thanks! Debra’s Answer I love V8...Prioritizing Organic Foods
Question from Melissa I would love to convert my home to all organic foods (meat included), but the high price is an obstacle I cannot overcome for 100% conversion. I remember seeing a list elsewhere regarding which vegetables retain the most toxins and should be the...
