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Vidal Sassoon Blow Dryer with far-infrared heat
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, I just bought a new blow dryer, Vidal Sassoon Ecostyle, Eco Friendly, Hair Friendly. But I have a concern. I was reading in the instructions under Ceramic Technology that it says Ceramic's far-infrared heat penetrates hair...
Orgreenic nonstick pan
Question from italeigh Hi Debra, I am shopping for new safe, eco-friendly, long lasting, easy to use cookware and am wondering if you have any opinion on or experience with "The Original Green Pan" cookware. Thanks! Debra's Answer I'm assuming you are referring to the...
MCS safe wood or pellet stove?
Question from jiwaskow We need a backup heat source for our mountain home. Anyone have a good expeirence with a certain wood or pellet stove? I've heard often it's the oil coatings on pipes/etc that cause the most probs for sensitive people. Wonder if they make them...
Electric water heater and electric boiler recommendations?
Question from jiwaskow We need an electric water heater and I've been searching for glass lined/magnesium anode. But they all have a plastic dip tube in them - all. Anyone have recommendations of electric water heaters that have worked for them? Also seeking recs for...
Daughter Had Reaction to IKEA Mattress
Question from sadiebess I purchased an IKEA mattress recntly for my two and a half year old daughter, mostly due to the fact that they do not use PBDEs. It had a strong odor when we got it, and I aired it out in the sun on my deck for a couple of days and vacuumed it...
Radon Testing
Question from Sue Smith We tested for radon in our house and found the amount in the main part of our house is OK but it is high in our basement. How dangerous is this since we don't spend most of our time down there? Debra's Answer I am not a radon expert, however, I...
fireplaces & woodstoves
Question from Sue Smith We bought a house in TN last year and it has a ventless gas fireplace. I'm concerned about toxins since it is not vented. Should I be concerned and is it possible to have it vented? Debra's Answer On a website that sells ventless fireplaces I...
Heirloom Seeds
Over 700 varieties of open-pollinated heirloom seeds for vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Some are certified organically grown. Also organic fertilizers, seed starting supplies, and nontoxic pest controls. Their medicinal herb kit contains open-pollinated, heirloom...
Heart of Vermont
All products are handmade in Vermont from natural fibers. All cotton is organic, FoxFibre™ Colorganic©, low-impact dyed, or untreated. Their pesticide-free wool is washed in hot water and soap, and processed into batting on their own machines without oils or...
Hyatt Hotel Hypoallergenic Rooms
Question from KOS Debra, A recent blurb in the NY Times indicates that Hyatt has developed "hypoallerginic rooms". It states: "....Hyatt uses a six step cleaning process to sanitize its special rooms that includes disseminating tea tree oil, a natural disinfectant,...
