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Breadmaker Without Non-Stick Finish?
Question from Kelly I love using my breadmaker. However, the loaf pan has a non-stick surface. Are there any breadmakers that do not have a non-stick loaf pan? Debra's Answer Not that I know of, but I don't particularly keep up with all the breadmakers, as eat...
Healthy Chair Mat?
Question from Percyfaith I am looking for a healthy material chair mat for my computer desk. Don't know if there is such a thing. I have a low pile carpet in the room and over my lifetime have mostly used the cheap mats at office supply stores. I am more sensitive now...
Coil Spring Sofa Cushions
Question from sara Hello - where did you get your sofa cushions? Coil spring w/organic cotton? I've heard that children with allergies should not use organic latex cushions due to potential sensitization due to offgassing, especially if they are allergic to avocado,...
Is Gyp-Create OK to Use for Radiant Heat Flooring?
Question from raftergirl Debra--Thanks for your work in hosting this Q&A, I rely on it for lots of decisions! So thanks! I have a question about Gyp-Crete. Here is the MSDS link: http://www.maxxon.com/MSDS/MSDS_MAXXON_UNDERLAYMENTS.pdf I have MCS and we may put...
Ecoland
"Pure organic cotton underwear for the entire family...designed with simplicity and quality in mind." This small, family-owned company believes in "helping our planet and our loved ones by producing the best quality organic cotton apparel." They use only GOTS (Global...
Pacific Rim Woodworking
Heirloom quality bedroom furniture using traditional construction methods such as mortise and tenon and dovetail. "Since 1981, Pacific Rim Woodworking has offered hand-crafted, solid maple furniture at affordable prices. We use Western Maple grown in managed forests...
Restoration Hardware Wool Rugs
Question from AnnaDella Debra, do you think Restoration Hardware's 100% wool rugs are as good as BioCarpet? They seem to cost exactly the same with carpet pad-all wool--and the experience is such an upper, but the 2 dealers who sell the Earthweave carpet are not a...
Is Bora-Care Termite Treatment Safe?
Question from Dawn Hi Debra, Do you have any thoughts on a product called Bora Care? We are considering purchasing a home that is being sprayed with Bora Care for a fungus issue in the crawl space. By state law it can only be applied once which makes me concerned...
Study finds lower thyroid hormones in baby boys exposed to BPA
Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of the chemical bisphenol A gave birth to baby boys with lower thyroid hormones, according to a new study published today. The study by University of California, Berkeley, scientists is the first to link the ubiquitous chemical...
The All Natural Beauty Website
The most comprehensive collection of information on natural and organic beauty products I've seen. They really do offer "the purist beauty products and services around," along with articles and books written by knowledgeable experts, so you can learn what natural...