"For more than a decade, it has been impossible for operators of the Indian Point nuclear power plant to stop highly radioactive reactor and spent fuel pool coolant from leaking into the groundwater and migrating to the Hudson River. "And despite assurances from...

More and more in the past few weeks stories are coming out about glyphosate contamination in one product after another. In October 2015, I wrote a post on my Toxic Free Body blog called "Glyphosate Detox: How to Remove Roundup From Your Body.” Since that blog is no...

Tests done by the Munich Environmental Institute (Umweltinstitut München) found glyphosate in ALL of the 14 beers tested. The German Brewers’ Association admitted that low residues of the probable human carcinogen glyphosate could not be prevented, because “the...

Question from Deanna McFarlain Hi Debra, Like many of your readers I have been searching for non toxic shoes for years. Finding a shoe that is both healthy for our feet and non toxic is quite a challenge. Recently I have been on the hunt for barefoot shoes & found...

Question from Marleen Hi Debra, I read one of your books years ago and have tried to follow some of your suggestions. I have an old goose down comforter. I would like to clean it thoroughly, including microorganisms that may be in it. Dry cleaning was suggested to me....

Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I've seen some merino wool and cashmere sweaters that I would like to purchase. However, I wonder if these sweaters are safe, or do I have to worry about any kind of "finish" or treatment on such "natural" fiber sweaters? Debra's Answer...

Inspired by his son’s battle with Type 1 diabetes, NBA All-Star Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon, a cooking show host, are opening Grown, an organic fast food restaurant in Miami in March. If you want to visit: 8211 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, Florida MIAMI HERALD: Ray Allen...

Question from Michelle Hi Debra, I have purchased, but not installed, morning star bamboo flooring. Now I'm reading that's it's possibly toxic, but cannot find any I formation on the product online. I was just wondering if you could direct me where to go to seek the...

Question from Sarah Padron Hi Debra, Hello, I was wondering if you know about the prefiniahed hardwood floors that have been treated with aluminum oxide. Can children, and adults, absorb the tixins through the skin? And would it be problematic? Thanks. Debra's Answer...

Question from Richard Hi Debra, Thank's for keeping up the great website. I have a question about carpet. I'm planning on renting some space in a commercial building. The custom is to use carpeting in the hallways and office spaces. It's understood that the area of...