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A Taste of Honey
My guest is Ted Dannard, Founder of Savannah Bee Company. Ted grew up on St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, and was first introduced to honey as a 12-year old boy. An elderly beekeeper named Roy Hightower opened his eyes to a world of magic in honeybees. For Ted, the love of bees is a way of life. He kept bees in high school and college. He taught beekeeping to Jamaican farmers in the Peace Corps. Fifteen years ago, Ted had beehives along the Altamaha River. He bottled some of that honey and gave it to a friend who was opening a store in downtown Savannah. When more stores wanted to sell his honey, Ted moved the operation to his garage.With his passion blossoming into a business, Ted decided to quit his job and put all his efforts into Savannah Bee Company. Today Ted is in a 40,000 square foot warehouse on Wilmington Island, Georgia, operating four retail stores, bottling distinct world-class honeys, and creating a luxury beeswax-based body care line. We’ll talk about the health benefits of honey, how to choose pure honey, how to use honey in delicious dishes, and how to pair honeys with various foods. www.debralynndadd.com/debras-list/savannah-bee-company
Travel Mug for Coffee
Question from LI What do you use to travel with coffee? We thought stainless steel was the way to go until we read your article. We use glass containers to drink our water, but glass can't be used for hot items. Debra's Answer I don't travel with hot coffee, but...
Naturepedic Mattresses Now Certified “Nontoxic” By New GOTS Standard
My guest is Barry Cik, founder of Naturepedic, the leading brand for organic baby and children’s mattresses (they now make adult mattresses too). As an environmental engineer with hi first grandchild on the way, Barry was appalled to learn what toxic chemicals were used to make baby mattresses, and designed a safe mattress of his own. Last week Naturepedic mattresses received a new certification for the organic and nontoxic standards of the Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS). Barry will explain this new “nontoxic” GOTS certification, as well as what it takes to have a GOTS certified organic mattress. www.debralynndadd.com/debras-list/Naturepedic
Least Toxic Dentures?
Question from "C" I am facing having to get dentures (false teeth) can anyone offer any suggestions.. I hear there are many different kinds.. and , do they need to offgass... I hate this is happening and I just would like advice on your experiences and any...
Bamboee Reusable Bamboo Towel
A towel made from certified organic bamboo that you use like a paper towel, but can be washed and re-used more than 100 times. It is stonger, more absorbent, more durable and cleans better than any paper towel, but looks and feels like a paper towel—they even come on...
Benjamin Moore Paints
Benjamin Moore paints are easy to find locally if you need a low- or no-VOC paint today and can't wait to order a specialty paint online. I've used their Eco Spec WB and Aura paints in my own home; Natura is another good choice that is zero VOC. Search for these...
How Bau-Biology Can Help Cure Your Sick Home
My guest Lawrence J. Gust from Gust Environmental is an electrical engineer and a certified Bau-biologist. He worked for 25 years in middle management of two Fortune 500 companies. Thirteen years ago building caused health issues within his own family forced him to become knowledgeable sick buildings and how to fix them. This knowledge led to a second career as a Bau-biologist. We’ll talk about various indoor air quality problems your home might have, and what you can do to create a healthier home environment. www.gustenviro.com
Links mentioned on the show:
My Bau-biologie Home Inspection
Bau-Biologie: Humidity, Moisture, and Mold
Bau-Biologie: Mold Inspection and Remediation
Bau-Biologie: How I Reduced House Dust in My Home
Find a Bau-biologie Home Inspector
Metal Shelves with Bonded Epoxy Finish
Question from Cecilia Dear Debra, I am thinking about buying some metal shelving for closets. The description says "epoxy-bonded steel construction". I would really appreciate your opinion about this product. Thanks! www.containerstore.com/elfa/index.htm Debra's...
Grovia Disposable Diapers
Question from Cristi Hi Debra! I've been researching cloth diapers and everyone I've talked to loves the Grovia Diapers. They offer organic cotton inserts and this is what they had to say about the shell: Thank you for contacting us! Our shells are non-toxic. We are...
Nontoxic Fitness/Exersice/Birthing Ball
Question from HG Do you or any of your readers know of a non-PVC medicine ball (the large exercise and birthing balls)? Debra's Answer Yes! Fitness Ball in Honeydew The box says "Latex,PVC,Phthalates, and Chloride Free". Plus there is a review on this page from...
