Question from lori I would like to purchase a framed cork board for students room. Can anyone tell me which are non toxic and don't smell. They all seem to be made in china. Debra's Answer I have a couple that I purchased at Stapes. No odor on mine. [button...

Question from lori I need to add an exterior door to side of house. I am extremely chemically sensitive and need advice on alternative products that will be need and how to proceed. A cut must be made on the outside stucco to the interior of a bedroom for the door....

Question from Margaret Being chemically sensitive, I have never used fabric softener dryer sheets. Now 7th Generation has come out with a natural fabric softener sheet that uses "plant-derived ester quaternary amine". Is this a safe ingredient? I need a fabric...

Question from Marie Has anyone come across any organizations/sources for financial assistance for buying medically necessary items for MCS (and EMF sensitive) patients that aren't covered by health insurance? Prescribed items such as: air and water purifiers,...

Question from Nina Balsam I had my bathtubs caulked with AFM Safecoat and am having a reaction, burning face, lips, mood changes, headache, aches. Can I cover the caulk with packaging tape to eliminate the problem? Does anyone have a better solution? Thanks Debra's...

Question from S Hi Debra, Last spring we replaced our gas furnace to heat pump electric furnace which was an extremely expensive, but we felt a necessary change due to my mcs. While browsing through some of your past readers comments there was some concern from a...

Question from Sandy Hi Debra, I wrote to you the other day concerning perhaps the coil in our new electric furnace/ heat pump. In talking with my husband later he said we do not have a coil, we have a heat strip. Have you ever heard of any chemical outgassing problems...

I was quoted last Thursday in an article on natural mattresses in the New York Times: NY Times: The Stuffing Dreams Are Made Of? I recommend reading it as they did a great job describing the problems in the mattress market at the moment, with major manufacturers...

Question from Debra I've been reading about the problems with commercial pet food and how it can harm our pets. I have 3 dogs and 3 cats. What are your recommendations for a safe alternative to commercial pet foods? I don't know which brands I can trust any more. I...

Question from KJ I looked through your website, but I could not find one recommending a cleaner to remove soap scum and hard water deposits (i.e. regular shower cleaning.) I have been using a mixutre of vinegar and Ecover Dish soap, and this worked extremely well....