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Blocking Fumes from Vinyl Shelving
Question from AC Hi Debra! Thanks so much for your site and all the great info you provide. I have a question about vinyl shelving. We currently have shelving in our rental home that is vinyl. Unfortunately removing it is not an option as we are renting. The shelving...
Safe Water While Traveling
Question from PT - Pittsburgh I was wondering if you could share any thoughts on how to travel/vacation with the least amount of toxins. I struggle every time we go on vacation with things like water. At home we have a whole house water filter but what do you do when...
Least Toxic Way to Pack a Drink for a Kid’s School Lunch
Question from PT - Pittsburgh what is the least toxic way to pack a drink for a kid's school lunch? I was using Honest kids juice pouches but they get so expensive and so does organic milk in the mini containers. I am curious to know what the inner lining of those...
Nontoxic Water Nozzle?
Question from Cindy Debra, Any suggestions for a non-toxic water nozzle? Every one I've seen has brass or plastic and is not good. How about aluminum? What's the lesser of all these evils? And what do you use in your garden? Thanks. Debra's Answer Well, I will tell...
Dr Oz Finally Says No to Sunscreens
Question from Linda Dr Oz amazingly enough is finally debunking the myth of sunscreens and their cancer-causing, endocrine-disrupting dangers. http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/oz-investigates-your-sunscreen-poisonous-pt-1 Sorry, this isn't a question but of interest to...
Totally Natural Beauty and Household Products…That Work!
Evan Symonds is founder, owner and “head honcho” of Evan’s Garden. She makes “totally natural products that work” for body and home by hand, with the help of her family. Evan’s viewpoint is that it would be irresponsible to make products that aren’t natural and safe. She has learned from life experiences and vast study of natural health approaches, that only natural substances heal and comfort us in a completely positive way. When it comes to choosing ingredients and formulating, there’s no compromising. She selects the most natural ingredients she can find, as close as possible to their whole, raw and untampered state. Whenever possible, these are organically grown, biodynamically grown (viewed as “beyond organic” because of the time-honored, natural cultivation techniques) or responsibly wild-harvested. Her products deliver the power of organic, whole-plant nutrition. On so many levels, you can feell the love and reverence for nature that went into their making. We’ll be talking about just some of the toxic chemicals you might find in ordinary beauty products, but more about how Evan makes extraordinary alternatives. www.evansgarden.com
Chantal Stainless Induction Sauce Pan
Question from Sheri I just bought a 3qt sauce pan made by Chantel. It is called Stainless Induction 21 Steel. It is for use on all types of stoves including magnetic tho I don't have that type. I just needed something that would sit flush on my coil burners. Here is...
Tips for a Toxic Free Home
My guest Annie B. Bond and I have been kindred spirits since her publisher asked me to write the forward to her first book Clean and Green. She is the best-selling author of five books, including Better Basics for the Home (Three Rivers Press, 1999), Home Enlightenment (Rodale Books, 2008), and most recently True Food (National Geographic, 2010), and winner of Gourmand Awards Best Health and Nutrition Cookbook in the World. She was named “the foremost expert on green living” by “Body & Soul” magazine (February, 2009). She has been the editor of a number of publications, including “The Green Guide.” Currently Annie is the Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Wellness Wire and leads the selection of toxic-free products for A True Find. www.anniebbond.com
Toxic-Free Bamboo Steamer
Question from Liz I talked with a rep at Thunder Group regarding bamboo steamers and he could not tell me the name of the chemical, but said that it is used on bamboo steamers & chopstick as a mold inhibitor. He told me to steam it 3x before my first use with food...
Sleeper Sofa Mattress
Question from Sleeper Sofa Mattress My question is for a sleeper sofa mattress. I just want to get a custom sleeper sofa mattress with the innerspring coils, but want it to be short in height and all natural. Are you aware of any company that does this? My husband and...
