Question from Belinda Brock I received a thermos type drinking cup purchased at Starbucks with a ceramic insert. Is this healthy? How does it compare to the stainless steel ones? Debra's Answer There is always the chance that any ceramic cup has lead in the glaze. You...

Question from ch We recently purchased a wool mattress and needed a bed frame for it. My husband was able to build a simple platform bed frame using materials we purchased at Lowes for about $50.00. This not only saved us money, but I didn't have to deal with worrying...

Question from cjmom I left a leaky water bottle in the outside pocket of my diaper bag for many months without realizing it. The pocket is now filled with white mold and the bag is not washable. It think it ballistic nylon with a waterproof plastic exterior. I know......

Question from CJStewart I know, I know. The words "non-stick" should send me running for the hills, but I'm wondering if you've heard about these Nami Non-Stick Glass dishes. They claim to be "Naturally Non-Stick" and that the coating is "healthy and chemical free",...

Question from Deborah Barnett Debra, Have you or any one heard of the Water Kleen FRS water filter on Danielchapterone.com? It says it removes floride and has acatalytic carbon plus nasa silver. Can you check this out it looks a reasonable price counter top filter....

Question from Ethel I recently purchased an H2O Steam Mop. I noticed that the plastic that holds the water is made of a #6 plastic with PVC stamped on it. I'm aware that #6 PVC plastic is not same to eat off of, but should I be concerned about anything else? Does it...

Question from gayle I was reading about the latest trend in swimming pools and learned about fiber glass in ground pools. Do you know if there is a safety issue in using one of these pools verses a concrete in ground pool? Gayle Debra's Answer I know of no negative...

Question from KP Hi there, I was wondering if you know who created the NAOMI mattress standards? I think their standards look wonderful but their is only one company who is apparently certified by them so I kind of smell a rat. Also do you know anything about pure...

Question from KP HI Debra, I was wondering if any of your readers has tried out a naturepedic full size bed? We are looking into organic beds for our daughters and they seem to be good but would love to hear from others. Thank you Debra's Answer Readers? [button...

Question from Paul McBride Hello- I recently tried an Austin Air filter (Healthmate MCS) in a problematic room (landlord had used glue-down bamboo and it was unbearable), but it was not very helpful. I see that Foust makes filters with supposedly powerful chemical...