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Lead in Jewelry

Fake opalescent pearls are one of the types of costume jewelry that may contain lead.   My reader Craig, who I’ve mentioned before because he sends me so many suggestions for Debra’s List, sent me a whole list of websites this week that sell nickel-free products,...

Are Disposable Polyethylene Gloves Safe?

Question from Bonnie Hi Debra, I do not want the nitrile or latex dish gloves. Amazon sells polyethylene disposable gloves. Are these safe? I saw a web site that stated polyurethane gloves are also made. I read the latex gloves can have other additives, are they...

Glass Food Steamers

A question came to me this week regarding a glass steamer I had suggested back in 2013. At the time it was the only glass steamer I could find (and it was only available in Canada. But looking for a glass steamer this week, I found more to choose from. Here’s the list...

Health Benefits of Love

  I received a lovely little article this morning about the health benefits of love. It made me stop and think if each benefit was true for me. Are they true for you? 1. Enjoy a Happier Life I definitely am happier when I am with Larry. It’s noticeable to me and...

Cotton Leggings

Question from Bonnie Hi Debra, Cotton leggings? Do you wear them and where can they be found? Thanks. Debra’s Answer Cotton “leggings” are snug-fitting cotton knit pants. They are usually made from cotton plus elastic, but I found some that are 100% cotton. They...

BPA and Rules of Evidence

It’s been known since the 1930’s that Bisphenol A (BPA) weakly mimics the human hormone estrogen. Which means that, for women especially, bodies will accept BPA as if it were estrogen, filling receptor sites with chemicals instead of hormones. Yet, despite this...

Target’s Commitment To Toxic-Free

Two weeks ago, Target announced a new commitment to eliminating toxics in their stores. Their statement includes transparency and disclosure of all materials in all products, investing up to $5 million for green chemistry innovations, and development of safer...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.