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Nontoxic Treatment for Clothes Moths
Question from Lois We have found case bearing clothes moths in our home. They might be the carpet variety. I think they came in on mover's cloths when we had some furniture delivered although I am not sure. Do you have any suggestions on how to get rid of them. We...
Toxic Chemicals in Mobile Phones
As if EMFs in mobile phones weren't bad enough, a new study ranks mobile phones for toxic chemicals. "Every phone sampled in this study contained at least one of following hazardous chemicals: lead, bromine, chlorine, mercury and cadmium. These hazardous substances...
Ikea Crib
Question from Debra's Answer: I am looking to buy a baby crib. The solid wood cribs are phenomenally expensive and not in my budget. I have managed to find the Ikea Sniglar crib, which is unfinished and solid wood, except it has a fiberboard mattress support. I am...
“Persistent Chemicals” Continue to Poison Decades Later
Press release A new Public Health Institute (PHI) study indicates for the first time that a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer as a young adult, before age 50, is three times higher if she has a high fraction of one form of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in...
DeodoMom Deodorant
A "toxin-free and hypoallergenic deodorant for pregnant women, which of course is also suitable for any health-conscious person regardless of gender or age. The deodorant has no aluminum, alcohol, fragrance, dye, or parabens and is 100% vegan. And unlike most...
Pharmaca
A pharmacy with a natural twist, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has offered traditional pharmacy services alongside holistic remedies since 2000. Their staff of certified practitioners help guide customers through an extensive selection of alternative remedies, natural...
Scissors with Microban
Question from Mary I purchased a pair of scissors with Microban. I wouldn't use a dish drainer with Microban. Presumably with the scissors I could wash my hands after using them, but I might still absorb Microban through my skin. Also, I have health problems. Shall I...
Latex Has An Odor
Question from Janet Scarth My husband and I bought a latex foam mattress topper. We've had it airing out for the past month (outside and in the garage) and it still smells. We put in on our bed for the first time yesterday. We put it in a zipper vinyl mattress...
Safest Bra Material?
Question from greenmama29 Hello! What is the safest bra material? I realize organic cotton would be ideal, but I cannot afford them, and even worse am having trouble finding one I like. I would assume wireless cotton would be next best, but considering it is likely...
Ingredients in Fragrances
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has published a list of fragrance ingredients used in consumer goods worldiwide and also evaluates fragrance ingredients for safety. It is the trade association representing the global fragrance industry. "To support our...
