Question from rendi We rent so I cannot make structural changes) and I'm a single mom that stays with her all day to help with her treatment and recovery. She has numerous medical conditions that I know are caused by environmental toxins; autism, EGID, and systemic...

Question from Sara Hello Debra, I thank you for your helpful site.Would you or any of your readers know of sources for non metal eyeglass frames? I've had a hard time finding these. Metals are receptors for emfs and emrs. Tia. Debra's Answer I think you are asking for...

Question from shelley I appreciated your article on unrefined cane sugar, but I am still a little confused by the terminology. Are you saying that the brand names Rapadura, Sucanat and Alter Eco Ground Cane Sugar are the sugars that you recommend and are calling...

Question from WJW Making new friends or hiring any home help - from a plumber to a cleaning person is always difficult. I have explain and educate about the scent in self-care and laundry products and often supply them with new products (expensive!) Many people are...

Question from sophia Dear Debra and Readers, Can anyone suggest some excellent lines for skin care that are non-toxic. I have explored many of the lines that are carried ion Whole Foods, but have not found anything that really works well and or doesn't make me red....

Question from ES I just moved into a house that I had been in several times before, and never smelled any odors of any kind, including cigarette and other smoke odors. The house had been empty, and generally closed up, for about 6 months. I had it painted about 4...

Question from gayle I'm looking to stain and finish my wood floors. I was planning on using Vermont natural Coatings for the finish. The installer recommended "Duraseal quick coat". Have you had any experience with this product?? Thanks, Gayle Debra's Answer I don't...

Question from Lucy Debra, I posted an entry here several years ago about minimizing the impact of swimming in chlorinated water. Since then, at my doctors advice I stopped swimming in pools. This winter I just needed the water and the workout and have returned once...

Question from Wisconsin Mom I'm considering purchasing a house, but have fairly severe MCS. Everything seems to be a go on this particular house except that it has a cedar deck on the back, and I can't breathe properly in the presence of cedar. The wood has been...

Question from Dennis I'm know I'm rarity it seems, a guy with MCS, I just found your site. I been trying to find underwear, that I can wear with out getting sick for months now. I'm currently not working and have no source of income and thus can not afford to purchase...