Question from Lisa Dear Debra, I may need to have some orthodontic work done by the dentist, and wear braces for a time. This is metal, plastic, and rubber in my mouth for an extended period of time. There is a chance I may also need a retainer, too. I would be...

Question from Lisa Hi Debra, I am wondering what you think about screen printing on clothing items. Avoid it? Or is it ok? Specifically, I have seen that it fades over time with washing and drying. I'm wondering if this leaves any residues, etc in the washer or dryer,...

Question from Lynne I have a few questions about sweeteners that will "crack" to make hard candy: unrefined cane sugar, barley malt syrup, brown rice syrup, agave nectar, honey. Of all the ones listed, which has the lowest glycemic index number, and which one would be...

Question from P. Wicks Hi again! Just wondering if you know about using maple sugar. I wonder if you can use it in place of brown sugar and if there are any ratios to deal with, like 1 cup maple sugar to 1 cup of brown sugar. Thanks-- Debra's Answer You can use maple...

Question from R. Rhodes Hi Debra - I'm researching new counter tops for my kitchen and bathroom. You mention in "Home Safe Home" about high-quality stone for counter tops. What about man made stone like Caesarstone? They say on their website that there is low VOC, but...

Question from R. Rhodes Hi Debra - We are hoping to buy a house that has recently been painted. We are going to paint again using OUR own paint no VOC paint, (Sherwin Williams Harmony). My question to you is, will painting over regular "smelly" paint with my no VOC...

Question from S Hi Debra, We converted from natural gas to heat pump electric in the spring due to MCS. I have found the air is so dry it is causing extreme dry eye problem etc. Has anybody else found this to be a problem and if so any great humidifier out there that...

Question from Valerie W. My husband and I are interested in purchasing an organic latex mattress. We went to a store and tried the 'Heaven and Earth' 100% organic style from Land & Sky and really liked it. Have any of you had any experience with this...

Question from YH You wrote in your book that lip stick is very toxic. How about chapstick? I don't have the packaging anymore, but it is so small that no ingredient is listed on the chapstick itself. What are some ingredients in chapsticks that are bad for people? I...

Question from YH After reading Dr. Marcela's article on stainless steel found on your website, I think it is time for me to buy Vision cookware. I read that to produce stained glass, lead is used. Will lead leak into food prepared in stained glass cookware (Corning...