Question from ptomcik Hello Debra, Do you think that if I encased sofa cushions with the same material used to encase mattresses to make them dust mite proof it would prevent the flame retardants from escaping? One website has a cotton material with a pore size of...

Question from rebrue Hello All! Does anyone have a suggestion for how to truly add highlights (in my case, blonde) to one's hair in a safe, non-toxic manner? I thought I had found the one, genuinely "organic" hair colorist in my area, but I could tell the other day...

Question from RedondoSun I bought a 'natural' crib sized futon and had it shipped for our baby daughter to sleep on. I wasn't able to obtain a doctor's note in order to purchase an all organic one, so I just went ahead and ordered the one with a layer of boric acid in...

Question from Susan NYC Hello Debra, I'm trying to figure out the best possible hair coloring to use--actually I need to cover gray:) I'm very sensitive to chemicals and have other allergies, as well as sensitive skin. I'm wondering what would be the mildest option...

Question from Miemiemuis I am looking for safe pest control and am considering a product from EcoSMART. Would you be so kind as to look at the MSDS and let me know what you think of the safety of the ingredients in this product: Thank you! Debra's Answer This product...

Question from nontoxicmom Hi Debra, I've got hardwood floors throughout my house and wanted to know if using Bona hardwood floor cleaner is safe in your opinion? I've had other hardwood floors in other houses where I used vinegar and water and it dries out the wood...

Question from thedavisfamily Hi Debra, Thanks for creating this Q & A. It has been a lifesaver for YEARS!! I have a question of my own this time. We recently bought a new home, tore out the carpet, and replaced it with engineered hardwoods (a week ago) that had to...

"BPA-Free" is a popular buzzword these days, but a new study shows it's more hype than help. Scientists conducted lab tests on more than 20 top-brand baby bottles and more than 450 plastic food and beverage-packages and found virtually all leached chemicals that acted...

A reader sent me a link to a very interesting website about reducing cellulite deposits on your body. Among other causes of cellulite, the author of the site mentioned fluoride. Apparently she made this connection after she learned she had a condition known as...

Here's an interesting article about the health and environmental effects of nanoparticles, particularly why you shouldn't use titanium dioxide... Tiny nanoparticles could be a big problem [button...