Question from Barbara Is there a natural product to help relieve a bladder infection? I don't want to take a prescription med. because I've been getting them frequently. Debra's Answer Try cranberry juice. Readers, any other suggestions that have worked for you?...

Question from Katie I am chemically sensitive and still getting used to what causes reactions, etc. I'm wondering how long paint off-gasses, and for what length of time it is recommended for a chemically-sensitive individual to avoid a building or room which has been...

The news today is that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no objection to the findings of an independent expert panel concluded that rebaudioside A (rebiana), the sweet component of stevia, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a general...

Question from Amy L Hi Debra, Is there a health concern related to helium baloons? Is helium safe to be around/breath in when a helium baloon pops? Thanks! Debra's Answer There's a page about helium at http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart-elements/he-en.htm which...

Question from MLS I'm confused about tuna; I downloaded a fish guide to help choose fish caught in an environmentally friendly manner, but also contain the least amount of mercury. There is 'tuna' listed in all three categories - worst choices, OK choices, and best...

Question from Deb Rose Hayes I was looking into buying a nuwave oven for my cooking classes and home use for the time and energy savings, and found that the dome is made from polycarbonate containing BPA.Would this leach out into the food or into the air during use?...

Question from janet johnson I work in a small preschool, and have just learned that we must use only flame retardant fabrics in our classrooms: window curtains, play cloths, house building fabric lengths, etc. We want to use natural fibers only (our window curtains...

Question from Mary There was an earlier post about Aquasmart Tecnologies having a shower filter that filters out chloramines. I called the company and they make the Kdf filters that they sell on their website they have two types of shower filters, the Kdf 55 which...

Question from Maya Hi Debra. WE never had a dryer before and dried everything on the line. We are moving soon and want to buy a dryer. Do you have any advice. I have been reading a lot on all the problems with front loading washers. Are there any problems with dryers?...

Question from MLS I heard recently that IF we are going to drink cow's milk, it is better to drink whole, despite the higher fat, as it is 'less processed' than fat free. Is there really much processing between the whole and fat free stage? Or is most the harmful...