Question from Lisa T. I have read posts on this forum in the past about the toxicity of conventional crib mattresses, and would love to replace our baby's mattress entirely. However, the steep cost has caused me to ponder alternatives, so I have a couple of questions:...

Question from Reenie I'm seeking a way to remove black spots of mold/mildew on a child's white tee shirt. It was left damp in the laundry basket, and then washed. As I was folding the shirt, I noted black stains on the front of the shirt. Is there are way to treat...

Question from Susan P Dear Debra, I am allergic to fabrics, not all, just some. I have MCS. I have just been given a gift of many new clothes, some of which I can tolerate, and some not. Should I wash the ones that cause symptoms (like burning eyes and sore throat) in...

Question from sv Hi Debra, We have floor to ceiling, single pane windows in our family room that cause us to lose so much heat in the winter. Do you know anything about honeycomb-cellular shades or is there any kind of film to keep the heat in that you would...

Question from Terri Williams I am surprised that this site does not do more in the way of researching food supply, cosmetics and toiletries. Most of our food supply, cosmetics and toiletries are supplied by the Dow chemical company. Toothpaste, underarm deodorant,...

Last Friday I discovered we had a natural gas leak at our house. I had been suspecting something was wrong. I had been traveling for several months, and when I returned home at the end of July, something wasn't right. While I felt OK physically, mentally I wasn't...

Question from Concerned mother We were just informed that a cell phone company will be installing a cell tower on or next to my children's elementary school. Is there any proven information regarding the dangers that this could impose on our children? Debra's Answer...

Question from Barbara Shuts I have read that the best way to make a liquid stevia, from the green leaf or green powdered leaf,is to steep it in grain alcohol. The alcohol can be reduced by simmering the "brew" until the alcoholic taste evaporates. The article also...

Question from Lisa Hi! We painted our cupboards with oil based paint, and I suddenly cannot go into my home without getting sick. It has been a month, and I am still sick there. Should we wait another month for the paint to off gass, or is there a safe alternative...

Question from sv Hi Debra, Having MCS I try to avoid anything with formaldehyde, however I know there are probably a lot of alternative names for formaldehyde used in products. Do you know or have a list of such alternative names that one should look for? Thanks sv...