Question from Water Baby Debra, After many years of staying out of chlorinated pools due to MCS I have returned to swimming. I live in New England where winter exercising is limited for me due to arthritis and the benefits of swimming are enormous for me. I am...
Question from Min Hi again, Debra! We did have another question as well: Do you or any of your readers know of soundproofing materials for walls that would be safe for the chemically-sensitive? If so, where can these materials be purchased? Debra’s Answer...
Question from KL Is there a safe product that removes ink stains from leather without damaging the leather? Thanks for the advice. K.L. Debra’s Answer Good question! I’m dealing with some ink stains myself at the moment, on clothing. What I did was email...
Question from Gloria Hi Debra, Could you tell me what to use instead of Crisco in baking, and how much to use? I really enjoy your newsletter and all the hard work you put into it. Debra’s Answer Well, you could use organic butter for sure, but if you want a...
Question from Kim Hi Debra, We love your site; thank you for this wonderful reference. Our family needs to make a decision on a new dock. I prefer cedar for many reasons but worry about health and environmental issues with what to treat/weather proof it with AND if we...
Question from jkw Because I’m extremely chemcially sensitive, I’m looking for very good and very bad experiences, as well as brand names, regarding reactions to new flooring with 1) cork flooring and 2) laminate flooring. Debra’s Answer OK, readers....
Question from Denise Arias Debra, I need an air purifier for the car. Can you recommend a certain brand? Denise Debra’s Answer Many years ago I had an air filter in my car. I used the auto air filter from E. L. Foust Company and I was very happy with it....
Question from Carol Hi Debra, I have chemical sensitivities and two years and three months ago I had to move after new vinyl double pane windows were put in all the windows in all the apartments in the building I was living in. I moved out during the installation...
Question from Christine If you are searching for a fun healthy popcorn popper, you may want to try BACK TO BASICs stove top popper. There are different styles. Look for the one that is stainless steel. It was so fun to use the first time, my daughter was jumping up...
TweetQuestion from Christine Unfortunately, I learned a little too late about a potential health hazard that is not often in the limelight. Please have your water tested for nitrates. This test is usually not included on regular well testing. It is especially...