Sleeptek Mattresses
Question from Melissa Mazer Hi Debra, Thank you for your wonderful site! I am in the process of decorating my daughter’s bedroom. What do you think of this mattress? (the Sleeptek Classic 1000). www.sleeptek.ca/products/classic-1000 I have seen others at the...Breathable Crib Mattresses
Question from Susan Quigley Hi Debra, What do you think about these “breathable” crib mattresses? Is this something I really need to be concerned about? Debra’s Answer The thinking behind “breathable” mattresses is concern about risk of...Storage Facilities
Question from Susan Lander Hi Debra, Thank you for all you do. I’m planning to move from NYC to Florida (West Palm Beach) and will need to put my belongings in storage for 6 months. I’m really apprehensive about how to protect my new White Lotus bed,...Does Milk Paint Contain Radioactive Clay?
Question from Rebecca David Hi Debra, I recently painted my daughter’s room using “Old Fashioned Milk Paint. Later I heard that they add “radioactive Kaolin clay” to their paint as a filler. Do you think this is harmful? Thank you....How Can I Find Safe Organic Clothing and Bedding?
Question from John Landau Hi Debra, I order clothing, sheets, etc. from so-called organic companies, and without fail, I’m always left disappointed. Organic clothing has arrived reeking of toxic perfumes and chemicals. Sheets are a nightmare! I’ve ordered...Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Question from Nancy Carew Hi Debra, We are considering installing Torlys engineered hardwood flooring in our new house. We are building on a concrete slab and are considering electric in-floor radiant heat. All Torlys floors and underlays are said to be “CARB...Padded Headboard
Question from Olga Mayers Hi Debra, I am looking to purchase a platform tufted bed. I noticed that it has been upholstered with fabric – polyester and linen and padding is made of a foam in the headboard. The frame is made of a solid wood all over including the...Prenatal Vitamins
Question from Csöbi-Szabó Orsolya Hi Debra, I couldn’t find anything about prenatal vitamins on your website. Could you recommend me a good brand? What do you think about these? Realfood Organics Prenatal Rainbow Light Vitamin Code Debra’s Answer...FDA Phasing Out Trans Fats Over the Next Three Years
In 2013, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were not longer “generally recognized as safe.” The FDA is now finalizing that action and feremining that PHOs are not generally recognized as safe...
