Question from Bohdan Lychacz Staples is a large chain in Canada selling business supplies. Just recently they started piping in fragrance throughout the store. Here is the response to my letter of concern. I want your readers to know that yesterday I sent my husband...

Question from Juliee Debra, I read some of your articles re: chlorine. I swim 3 X a week. Before going into the outdoor pool, I cover myself w/ Coconut oil. When I get out, I pour a bottle of H2o over me that has 1000 mg of Vit C dissolved in it. I then go into the...

Question from Susan Hello Debra, Do you have any suggestions to find a mold-resistant shower curtain that is not vinyl? And if it has to be vinyl perhaps a less toxic version? Thank you, Susan Debra's Answer I know all about this, having been through this problem...

Question from Christie Fairman I never knew that even the picture frames in our homes have chemicals that can offgass. There is a new labeling system for "formaldyhyde compliant" with a phase number. I have looked everywhere for solid wood frames. But, mostly I kept...

Wondering why we now have all these fragrances on products and in stores? It's because scent makes shoppers buy more. "It basically enhances the environment for a first great impression," says Biondi, whose company serves everyone from Express clothing to Mandalay Bay...

Question from Rebecca About safe (safer) hair coloring: I worked with a somewhat organic/safer hair colorist for the last several years who gave me blonde highlights (my hair is dark blonde naturally with some greying on top). She is no longer available....so on the...