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Clothes from China
Question from Mary Marston In September I will have to use community washing machines for several weeks. Concerned about my favorite clothes picking up odors from the laundry products of others, I bought several pair of inexpensive drawstring pants online for daytime...
Whole house air exchanger
Question from Meg I am looking to buy and have installed a whole house air exchanger. Does anyone have any experience with this type of device? We recently moved to Florida and opening the windows for fresh air is miserable during summer. My daughter (age 7) has...
MCS and Low-E Glass
Andre Fauteux, Publisher/Editor of La Maison du 21e siecle magazine in Canada, asked me to post this question. Has anyone had symptoms from bad lighting through Low-E* glazings on windows? is there any data or scientific studies on the health impact of Low-E glazings?...
The Story of Cosmetics
This new video just came out last week, from the Story of Stuff Project and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. I think most of you reading this blog already know what this video says, but it is a great educational piece for people who don't already know how toxic beauty...
Holistic Healing Resource Center
An enormous list of links to directories of holistic practioners of all kinds in all parts of the world.
The Diaper Jungle
Everything you could ever need to know about cloth diapers. "Our mission is two-fold. We want to help moms learn about the benefits and advantages of using cloth diapers. We want them to know with no uncertainty that using cloth diapers is convenient, cost...
What kind of makeup and shampoo do you use?
Question from Leslie HI Debra, Wondering what kind of makeup you use? And shampoo? I'm familiar with the safe cosmetics website, but it is really difficult to find some of the safer brands in mainstream stores. Curious as to what you use - any tips? Thanks much!...
Carpet Choices
Question from lizpurtell I need new carpeting in my home and am not crazy about the wool carpets I've looked at. Any suggestions on carpet choices that don't offgass? Maybe the best choice in conventional carpeting? Also, whats the best padding to go with?Thanks....
Household cleaners may double risk of breast cancer
According to a new study, women who regularly use household cleaners and air fresheners are at double the risk of developing breast cancer than those who never use the products. The study of more than 1,500 women found that solid slow-release air...
Need help with neighbors’ scented laundry
Question from Liz Schmidt Whenever our neighbors do laundry it smells up our house. Several times a week I have to go around the house and close all the windows, but by then the smell is already inside so this is of little help. I don't have MCS, but I'm sensitive to...
