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Eco Wool or Organic Wool for Mattress?
Question from Stacey I need to purchase bedding and am trying to keep costs down. I have bedding from Lifekind (latex mattress), and Shepherds Dream (wool mattress). I am happy with both, and will most likely purchase from whoever offers the best deal. I did just...
Concrete Paint and Sealer
Question from Joshua My brother has a project where he simply wants to paint the concrete floor in his bedroom with white/off-white, then color, then a seal/finish. Can you recommend a paint that can be used on concrete? Debra's Answer Here's a link where you can find...
How to Choose and Find a Holistic Vet for Your Pet
My guest is Linda Ferguson, Managing Director of VetLocator, an online directory of more than 40,000 veterinary and pet health care professionals including Emergency, Holistic and House Call specialty directories. VetLocator also helps pet owners get immediate dialogue with both pet professionals and other pet owners in the community in their very popular Q&A section called Ask A Pet Pro, which has 100s of pet owner questions and answers covering a wide variety of topics related to pets. Raised from an early age by a mother who embraced holistic solutions and a natural lifestyle, Linda knows the negative impact industrialized living has on the health of all living things, which is why having holistic alternatives for pet owners while serving all pet owners is important to her. In 2002, she used her skills as an internet marketing maven to to help launch VetLocator after seeing the need for pet owners to have choices on who to choose to take their pets to. We’ll be talking about holistic choices for pet care, why choose a holistic vet, how to choose the best holistic vet for your pet, and more. www.debralynndadd.com/debras-list/vet-locator
How To Remove Odors of Almost Any Kind From Almost Any Thing
My guest is Daliya Robson from Nirvana Safe Haven, who knows more about removing odors than anyone I know. Daliya became “a chemical injury statistic” while working as a realtor, viewing and showing toxic new homes or homes with new carpets, paints, and cabinets. After becoming extremely disabled in 1993 with multiple chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and a broken thyroid, Daliya started educating others on the dangers of toxic chemicals and later began providing healing healthy solutions for a nontoxic environment. After 20 years Daliya is still providing solutions for surviving in a toxic world. We’ll talk about the products she sells that remove and control odors of various types and the thought process she uses to solve odor problems. www.debralynndadd.com/debras-list/nirvana-safe-haven
Does the Natural Approach to Life Really Make Us Healthier and Happier?
Waterproof Mattress Pad
Question from Heavens I am in the market to buy a waterproof mattress pad. The first company that came to mind is Naturepedic because I have a couple of their mattresses and they use food grade polyethelene to waterproof them. I just checked your website here and...
Organic Clothing for Women, Handmade in the USA
My guest is Lucretia Bohnsack, Executive Director of Esperanza Threads, an organic, sustainable fiber clothing manufacturer that combines comfort and fashion with socially environmental values. Located in Cleveland, Ohio they make products for adults, youths, babies (and people with multiple chemical sensitivities) as well as bed and bath items. Founded by Ursuline Sister Mary Eileen Boyle in 2000, Esperanza Threads is a non-profit training facility teaching those needing skills for employment how to sew on industrial machines. . Currently Esperanza Threads is collaborating with the Cleveland Catholic Charities Migrant Refugee Services to train newly arrived people from around the world. Other agencies in the area such as El Barrio Workforce Development Center, and neighboring Churches refer individuals who are in need of skills for employment. Esperanza Threads also helps with job placement at sewing facilities in the Greater Cleveland area as well as currently expanding a new apprenticeship program for promising sewers in their manufacturing facility. Lucretia Bohnsack accepted the role of Executive Director in October, 2012 after serving on the Board of Directors from the beginning. We’ll be talking about how they make organic clothing and why choosing organic clothing is an important toxic-free choice for our health and the environment. www.debralynndadd.com/debras-list/esperanza-threads
Affordable, Basic Platform Bed Frames
Question from Stacey I am searching for affordable, basic platform bed frames for my organic mattresses. I came across one that is "formaldehyde free" but uses an "oil based polyurethane" which "takes a few weeks to outgas," according to the website (Lifekind). Would...
Bee’s Wrap
Bees Wrap is a wonderful alternative to plastic wrap...made of organic cotton muslin, beeswax, jojoba oil, and tree resin. "This combination of ingredients creates a malleable food wrap that can be used again and again. Simply mold the Bee's Wrap to the top of your...
Toxicity of Fiberglass Drywall?
Question from Dewbra We are building a closet and finishing our laundry room, side by side in our basement. I react to the paper on sheetrock/drywall and want to us the Fiberglass drywall as it is recommended for basements and damp areas. Do you have any info on how...
