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Seeds of Change
Certified organically grown, open-pollinated seeds, and seedlings grown organically from their seed. Also "durable and ergonomic, farm-tested tools," soil amendments, kitchen aids, garden and ecology related books, and "lots of useful information to...
SDH Enterprises
Designer and manufacturer of beautiful, elegant bed linens made from natural fibers. They are the maker's of The Purist collection, one of the first to be manufactured without chemical bleaches, chemical dyes, chemical finishes or formaldehyde. Egyptian cotton, linen,...
HELP! Are these countertops going to kill us?
Question from ellietn Hi Debra and readers, I just moved to a new state into a new apartment and found out it had a musty moldy smell from the carpets. Supposedly they were cleaned but I had them cleaned again after moving in to no avail. I finally was told I could...
All Organic Eggs are Not Created Equal
A great new report from the Cornecopia Institute tells everything you would ever want to know about how organic eggs are produced, and which are the best. I wish I had a report like this on every product. Scrambled Eggs: Separating Factory Farm Egg Production from...
WHO: Cell phones and other wireless devices can increase cancer risk
The World Health Organization/ International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has now classified non-ionizing readiogrequency radiation as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2B click here to see the list - click on "list of classifications sorted by group...
Exposure to BPA Has Been Underestimated
A new University of Missouri study shows that the exposure to the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through diet has been underestimated by previous lab tests. In the study, researchers compared BPA concentrations in mice that were given a steady diet...
Savvy Rest
Natural latex mattresses made from several layers so they can be customized for firmness. Casings are made from organic cotton. Organic wool is used in the quilting of the mattresses. Certifications and test results verifying purity of materials are posted on the...
Sweetening Chocolate
Question from Jeff Keller I love milk chocolate chips. That is all I ever eat when I crave something sweet. My favorite chocolate is made by Guittard. The biggest problem is the sugar. Chocolate is my only vice otherwise I eat very healthy. I really don't want it, but...
how long does vinyl flooring outgas?
Question from lulas.mommy We have leased a house with vinyl flooring that is at least three years old. How long do vinyl floors outgas? It was the only house we could find without new flooring, carpet and paint. I am now sensitive to the smells of chemicals but was...
Daniadown Natural Latex Pillow
Question from Shelly Pollard Hello Debra. I'm wondering if you or your readers have had any experience with Daniadown Natural Latex pillows with a bamboo cover. Does it have an odor? Is the latex likely to be pure or mixed with chemical compounds? Is there anything...
