Question from Jeanmarie I was looking to purchase a mattress online and came across a mattress made of palm visco. It claimed to be "natural" but as you know that means nothing. I could not find any info on palm visco. Could you help me? I don't want to regret my...

Question from noel Can anyone recommend a respirator for me. I am reacting to something in stores, but don't know what it is. I tried the 3m 8577 mask, but that didn't work. Thanks Debra's Answer Respirators are a very individual thing. What might work for one person...

West Nile Virus is in the news again as disease-carrying mosquitoes are are biting and people are dying. As a result, communities are spraying toxic pesticides and individuals are rushing to buy toxic mosquito repellents. Here are two tips for protecting yourself and...

Question from Jay Hi Debra, I was wondering if you had heard about the Omica Shower Filter. This is the link to check it out:

Question from Sheila Hi Debra, I purchased some brown wicker baskets to use around my house for blankets and my child's toys. I immediately noticed that they had a smell as soon as we got home. To me, odor means something toxic in most cases. I tried to let them air...

Question from Michele I am going to can some tomato sauce in a water bath. The directions say I can add either citric acid or lemon juice. I was leaning toward the lemon juice but was concerned with a change in flavor, not exactly suitable for spaghetti sauce. Should...

Question from SSM Hi Debra, I learn so much on this site but ohe there is still much more to do. Mainly I am writing to let you and other readers know of our 'big goof'. We succumbed and purchased Behr's new Premium Plus Ultra paint, it has primer and paint in one and...

Question from SSM Hi Debra, I have heard about Earthing Sheets - along with a few other Earthing products for home. A Bau Biologist has suggested the use of such, and I am very curious. Now I see Carolina Morning's Quantum Calming Mat and am curious about your...

Question from Amy E I have very sever eczema and chemical sensitivities. Also I am breastfeeding an infant, and I am wondering what the best source of drinking water would be. (filter, distiller, botted etc?) I live in an apartment so a whole house filter is not an...

Question from Cat Hello, Yesterday my husband realized his tire was flat so he took my car to the shop with the tire in the trunk for repair. He then used my car to go to work. Today, when he went to pick it up he realized it was not able to be repaired so they...