Nourish Your Body
With Fabulous Homemade Food
IKEA making PBDE-free couches
Question from Katie Hines Hi Debra, www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2015/03/five-couches-without-flame-retardants-you-can-buy-right-now Is the flame retardants what make polyurethane toxic or is it something else? Debra's Answer Some organizations are making a big deal out of...
Some 3D Printing Materials Are Toxic
When 3-D printers were first announced, I questioned how toxic the materials might be that are used to make the 3-D objects. Now a new study shows that the materials are toxic to fish embryos and may be toxic to other animals [that would include humans] This was...
Giving Thanks to Beatrice Trum Hunter
When I first started doing my toxics work—more than 30 years ago—one of the only authors writing about things natural was Beatrice Trum Hunter. She was the author of the first natural foods cookbook in the United States and has published more than 30 books on food,...
Evaluating A Study and Testing a Test
My guest today is Pamela Seefeld, a registered pharmacist who prefers to dispense medicinal plants and other natural substances instead of prescription drugs. In addition to knowing an infinite amount about the dangers of drugs and the benefits of natural remedies, Pamela also a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health in Washington D.C. So today she’s going to tell us what we need to know about scientific studies and test, so we can understand what’s going on behind the scenes. Pamela has more than 25 years experience choosing and selling top quality medicinal supplements, so she’s seen it all. Pamela is a 1990 graduate of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, where she studied Pharmacognosy (the study of medicines derived from plants and other natural sources). She has worked as an integrative pharmacist teaching physicians, pharmacists and the general public about the proper use of botanicals. Pamela is the owner of Botanical Resource and Botanical Resource Med Spa in Clearwater, Florida. www.botanicalresource.com
Backyard Green Exchange Grows Food and Friends
My guest today is Joyce Durnell-White, founder of Clearwater Green Exchange. We’ll be talking about why you should grow your own food and how to create an abundance of food with your friends and neighbors. This local group in Clearwater, Florida encourages members to share backyard produce and support each other in implementing self-sustaining and homesteading activities in this suburban area. area. All items are shared at no cost to members. Joyce has loved to garden since she was a child and takes joy in volunteering thoughout the community. www.facebook.com/groups/420377994822976/
Lalun
“modern beauty alchemy" body care products that go way beyond organic."I use ingredients that I love: wild, raw, edible, seasonal, organic and fair trade. They are as close to their origin as possible and safe, especially during manufacture since I am the skin chef...
Chicaoji
A unique spicy sauce made of Goji berries and caceo with smoky chipotles. “Ingredients are organic, vegan, gluten & GMO free and (mostly) raw. "Chicaoji’s unique combination of flavors registers across the entire palate. Sweet and tangy goji berries balance the...
Hats With A Past
Hats for women and men in classic styles, made from natural fibers. They also make custom hats from measurements and photographs. " I collect vintage wool fabric and use it to create 1920s style Cloches, Men's Driving Caps and Irish Walking Hats among other styles....
LinenStudioRG
Oeko-Tex certified undyed natural linen from Belgium, France and Ireland, custom-made into pure linen duvet covers, sheets, pillows, bed skirts, drapes, roman shades, tablecloths, throw blankets and towels. "We began our linen business 15 years ago. We traveled not...
Dining stools – Metal vs Wood
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I am trying to decide which counter stools to purchase and basically want the style that is safest/least toxic for my children. I saw some stools at Crate and Barrel which I liked. One stool style is made of "anodized aluminum" and the...
