Question from tatyana05 We had just moved out of a rental apartment that had a big mold problem. I thought we had finally fixed our living situation (we have two small children) but just found out that our next door neighbor in the new rental apartment, a nice old...

Question from Debra Lynn Dadd A reader wrote... I just had vinyl windows installed in my whole home - only to realize that they might outgas. Will your technique of "heating up the home 24 hrs to max" work to eliminate the outgassing? if I do it 5 times? Or could I...

Question from Debra Lynn Dadd A reader asked... We have some furniture - both painted and unpainted, that is about 25 to 30 years old, including a couple of chairs, some painted stools, and a very small painted trunk, plus a small table. I am unsure of the type of...

A reader sent me an excellent article on how triclosan affects the thyroid gland, that came out this week: Thyroid-Disrupting Triclosan Jumps Into the Frying Pan. "In the past decade triclosan has been added to zillions of consumer products, including the clothes you...

Question from Belinda Brock I have MCS and I don't know how to get rid of very big black ants that have appeared in my house. I have tried diatamaceous earth around the perimiter of my house but that hasn't worked. Any suggestions? Thanks! Debra's Answer Readers?...

Question from detoxifier Hi Does anyone know whether the glaze on these German Harsch Gairtopf crocks leach chemicals into the vegetables while they ferment? Amazon's description states: "The patented Harsch crock-pot is a beautiful stoneware piece and is fired at...

Question from Miemiemuis Do you know what the bright colored foam squares are made of that are often used as a soft surface for babies and children to play on. The bag says 'non-toxic', but not what it's made of. I bought these a long time ago and am trying to decide...

Question from niella Hello Debra, I am wondering if you are aware of any organic shampoo products that are suitable for someone with dry hair, dry scalp/dandruff AND greasy roots?? Thank you. 🙂 Debra's Answer Readers? [button...

Question from shannonlw HI, i was wondering if there are safe sleeping bags for kids? thank you, shannon Debra's Answer Readers? Have you found any?