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The Flooring that Improves Indoor Air Quality
Today my guest is Priscilla Bergeron, Communication Manager at Lauzon Exclusive Hardwood Flooring, maker of Pure Genius flooring, the world’s first air-purifying smart hardwood floor. This green-focused company, based in Papineauville, Quebec, Canada, actually owns its own forest, bringing its products from “Forest to Floor.” An avid environmental supporter, Priscilla was closely involved in the launch of Pure Genius. With a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, her experience includes brand and marketing management for a range of consumer products, including coatings and hardware items, always working with brand teams to ensure minimal environmental impact of the products she represents. www.lauzonflooring.com
Living Sick and Dying Young in Rich America
I am on a lot of health-oriented mailing lists. This morning I opened an email to find an article that was in The Atlantic a few months ago called Living Sick and Dying Young in Rich America. Now nothing was said about toxics in this article. The point there was that...
Why I Cannot Use a Cellphone
Are We Losing Our Choice of Safe Landlines Instead of Harmful Cell Phones? Legislation that would make it easier for phone companies in Michigan to discontinue traditional landline service is making it's way through the government there. Does that mean landline phones...
The Right Type of Salt is Actually Good for You
My guest today is Darryl Bosshardt, who is in charge of sales and marketing at Redmond Incorporated, makers of Real Salt and Earthpaste Toothpaste. We’ll be talking about different types of salt and how they help or harm your health. Darryl is passionate about healthy living, healthy eating, and life-long learning. After growing up working for his family’s salt and mineral business (Redmond, Inc.) in Utah, he earned a Bachelors of Science degree at Southern Utah University and an MBA at Western Governor’s University before returning as a third generation family member at Redmond. In his spare time Darryl enjoys the outdoors, hiking, fishing, canyoneering, beekeeping, and just about anything else he can get is hands on. debralynndadd.com/debras-list/real-salt
do oven mitts have flame retardants?
Question from Ric Howdy. Thanks for all you do. Do you know whether normal, quilted oven mitts have flame retardant chemicals in them? I can't seem to find anything confirming or denying this, but, frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if they do. Thanks. Debra's Answer...
Please Help Me Choose A Rug
Question from Jenna Hi Debra, I need some advice on buying a rug. I need a large healthy rug that can withstand pets and children in the living room. I've been researching for many months now and am no closer to figuring out what is best. Ideally, I would buy an...
Why is Polyester Batting Toxic?
Question from Jenna Hi Debra, Can you please explain to me why polyester batting is toxic? I can't seem to find any specifics on it. All I find is that it's a stable material and, if it remains inside whatever it is (cushion, toy etc.), it's not a danger. Debra's...
How Do I Remove Smelly Grease Lubricant?
Question from Joy Hi Debra. I'm wondering if you might have any ideas about how to remove a very smelly grease lubricant from my garage door? I was away this week and my landlord allowed some company to "lubricate" the garage door with this horribly toxic smelling...
cell phones
Question from Janice Hi Debra- My soon to be 18 year old son wants a new cell phone (smartphone) for his birthday. Any thoughts on CDMA vs. GSM? Is CDMA technology still considered safer? I just did some research and I read that LTE is going to be introduced soon. I...
Denatured Alcohol and Odorless Mineral Spirits
Question from Melissa Hi Debra, We are hiring a contractor to install our new stove and to repair the surrounding cabinetry (which was damaged during attempts to repair the old stove). The contractor says that the only products he will be using are "denatured alcohol"...
