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Eye Drops And Eyelid Cleaners
Question from Bri Hi Debra, Hi - do you know of any safe, non-toxic eye drops or eyelid cleansers? According to Good Guide the name brands contain 'banned' ingredients! Is there a safe way to clean eyelids and eyelashes (even baby shampoo was found to have...
Patent Leather
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, Is patent leather the same as regular leather in terms of toxicity? I saw a pair of black patent leather shoes and regular leather shoes that I liked and wondered if the leather is the same in terms of treatment/toxicity. Does it matter...
EMF Basics: Radio Frequencies
My guest today is Oram Miller, a Certified Building Biology Environmental Consultant based in Los Angeles. Today we’re starting a series of shows in which Oram will be explaining the basics of EMFs. Today we’re starting with radio frequencies: what they are, how they are different from other types of EMFs, where they come from, how they affect your health, and how you can protect yourself from harm. Oram received his certification from the International Institute for Bau-biology and Ecology. He provides healthy home and office evaluations for clients throughout Southern California who have electro-magnetic sensitivities, as well as those who just want a healthier home. Oram also consults on the healthy design and construction of new and remodeled homes. Oram specializes in the effects of EMFs from cell phones, cordless telephones, Wi-Fi, tablets and smart meters, as well as health effects caused by basic EMFs from house wiring, including wiring errors and unwanted current on water pipes and other parts of the grounding system. Oram is available for on-site EMF consultations in Southern California and provides telephone consultations for clients nationwide. He writes extensively on the health hazards of EMFs on his website,www.createhealthyhomes.com
Toxics as a Right-To-Access Issue
My guest today is Adrian Ballou, a writer, artist, activist, and educator who focuses on advocacy around disability justice and transgender rights. I found Adrian when I discovered Get Mad When Folks Ask You to be Scent-Free? Here are 8 Things to Consider , which is helping to shape a mainstream conversation on chemical/fragrance sensitivities and access to public spaces. Adrian particularly enjoys writing and facilitating social justice education and youth organizing curriculum. www.adrianballou.com
The Life-Giving Qualities of Linen and Other Natural and Not-So-Natural Fibers
My guest today is Melanie Ellison a young entrepreneur who established Life-giving Linen to provide affordable GOTS certified organic linen bedding and garments to individuals seeking better health. Today we’ll be talking about how different types of fibers can affect your health for better or for worse, and what you can do to incorporate the health benefits of natural fibers into your everyday life. Melanie has researched natural remedies all her life, so starting a business was a natural next step after learning about the linen frequency study. Based in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Life-giving Linen has happy customers in 50 states and 10 countries. Testimonies of improved quality of life are the heart throb motivation of the business. www.lifegivinglinen.com
Earthpaint
Created by a professional painter who was poisoned by the paints and wood finishes he was told were safe, Earthpaint has a deep commitment to making safe paints and finishes. "Our biodegradable paint and wood finish contain non-toxic and natural ingredients derived...
The Woodshaper Shop of Maine
“Where wood is shaped into treasured creations for the home and garden.” Their "refined rustic furniture” for the garden is durable and affordable, made of "native white cedar and are true Maine Made quality." Their classic wooden toys give a creative alternative to...
Highland Organics
Organic Wild Maine Blueberries made into unique products. Their “Blueberry Barque” is “the sweet blueberry fruit harvested at the peak of summer and dehydrated into a yummy blueberry chip.” No sweeteners, sulfites or preservatives. Pureed and dehydrated blueberries...
Mercury Glass
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I was shopping at Pottery Barn and noticed that they have many decorative items made of "mercury glass." One mercury glass item has an "antiqued silver finish," and another item states that it is made with a "silver nitrate finish."...
De-Cat Apartment
Question from Corrina Hi Debra, We have tenants who are the most wonderful people and would be so disappointed if they had to move. One of them has a cat allergy. The previous tenant had a cat and we have a cat in our apartment dowstairs. All summer he had no symptoms...