Question from Polly Debra, I received an email about those baby carrots that are so convenient. The ones I buy are labeled Organic. The email said that during processing baby carrots were rinsed w/chlorine, and then w/potable water. I wanted to know what the...

Question from SVE I've been keeping track of the "Sewing Machine Oil" thread on Debra's website because I have an old 1960s Singer that uses the standard petrochemical oil that is difficult for me to use because of the off-gassing of the oil while I try to sew. My...

Question from Hope Fox My husband and I are researching Insulated Concrete Forms for our soon-to-be constructed 'safe house'. Do any of you with MCS have a specific brand of ICF that you can recommend (or not!)? We are interested in using ICFs for our walls (we have...

Question from Laura A few weeks ago I went down to the basement to get garden tools and I was overcome with the chemicals of an ant pesticides that had just been sprayed!. A few days later the rec room (garage) was sprayed. Now, the garage is where I had the things I...

Question from Linda Hi Debra, love your website, I am on your site everyday. I recently found out that after chickens are slaughtered they are rinsed with water and then they are dipped in a chlorine wash. Perdue, Tyson and even Giant Eagle's Nature's Basket brand are...

Question from Linda Hi, Debra, I love your website. There is so much great info on your site for everybody. I have a question, it is very simple, I use organic white distilled vinegar that i buy at whole foods 365 brand, and it gets expensive to use as much as i do, i...

Question from Mattie Brown A friend wrote me about Xygen Air as a way to reduce odors in the house. Is is safe? I have read that one should not be in a closed area with Ozone. Even if it reduces odors, does it take away the pollutants that make me sick? Debra's Answer...

Question from Nicolette Hi there. Does anyone know the general rule of MDF furniture & the gassing off period? I am contemplating buying this Pottery Barn coffee table & media cabinet, but some of the panels & shelves are MDF, they admit. I am...

Question from Patti I live across the street from a Cotton Field also and, thankfully, they no longer do crop dusting, but they still spray poison and I get hives intermittently if exposed to the poison. We often get sick, as in sore throats when they spray the...

Question from Sue Smith Does anyone have an opinion on Rainbow vacuum cleaners? We had a demonstration which was very convincing. We especially like the fact that it cleans the air as well as floors & furniture. Debra's Answer Readers? [button...