Question from Mattress Mama Dear Debra, I would like to replace several coil spring mattresses at once , so cost is a big issue. I have been looking at White Lotus Home and am deciding between the Green Cotton Mattress wrapped in wool with a non organic fabric cover...

Question from Mickie Hi, I am looking for a non toxic hair color to color grey hair, I was wondering if you have heard of Apivita Hair Color, or if you can suggest something else. Thanks, Mickie Debra's Answer This product looks good to me. Let us know how you like it...

Question from Mickie Is Sobakawn Cloud or buckwheat pillows o.k. for severe mcs? Bad neck and head pain from accident and no drs etc can help me can not take meds. Mickie Debra's Answer As I've said before, it's difficult to evaluate anything to be safe for every...

Are you eating organic but using an ordinary over-the-counter laxative? If you are, then read this article about polyethylene glycol in super-laxative products. The FDA has collected more than 2000 "adverse events" from such products, ranging from forgetfulness to...

Question from sttlove I have city water, and I recently found out that it is treated with Chloramine. I haven't had it tested yet, but I can tell just by the smell that it is probably a high content. My family is suffering from it and it has become undesirable to...

Question from nicolette Hi there. Are Debra and anyone else still recommending "ManPans" for cookware? I need a saucepan quickly. I burnt up my old Reverware pan, and I read reviews on amazon that the new Reverware is just not of good quality anymore. ManPans sound...

Question from Bed Question Questioning my recent order of a new "big kid" mattress for my 3 year old son. He has no allergies, I am simply trying to get the toxins out of our house. That said, I purchased a double sided Pure Echo Mattress from mygreenmattress.com. I...

Question from Angelique Does anyone have experience with Bona or Safecoat wood floor finishes? Or any other finishes? And I mean PERSONAL experience, or the experience of another chemically-sensitive person. We don't need stain, but if we decide to install 100%...

Question from Shelly Hello Debra. I thought I read about a rebounder on your site but can't find any links. Do you have an opinion about using rebounders (mini-trampolines)? Thanks, Shelly Debra's Answer Yes. My opinion is they are great exercise. Especially to move...

Question from Kimberly Do you know anything that helps if you have an "adverse reaction" to monosodium glutamate or it's too numerous hidden names. I have also found it at every turn. Sometimes I feel like I am going to die...bad feeling! One time passed out fell on...