Question from Janelle Hi Debra, I was very recently diagnosed with diabetes, and devastated, because I consider myself to be a very healthy eater, and am even known as a "health nut" to some people. However, I am, and always have been a bit confused about diabetes....

Question from Jess Hi, my condo association is looking to replace windows in our older building. We know we want vinyl free, but we also want very energy efficient, potentially emf-blocking, nice looking windows (we need the kind with the grommets.) I wonder if there...

Question from Judy P Dear Debra, Thank you so much for your web site. I've gotten a lot of useful information here, but also some confusing information. I spent 2 years trying to figure out what pots and pans to buy. I ended up buying a set of heavy duty stainless...

Question from Kate Dear Debra, would you please give me your opinion regarding plastic/resin material for the chemically sensitive? Although my question may be a bit out of your area, I'd still be very grateful for your reply and opinion. The resin I'm questioning...

Question from Kristen Hi Debra, I have been regularly visiting a friend who lives on top floor of a six story high building. I recently noticed presence of cellphone towers on the roof of the building (gigantic speaker look alike that picks-up cellphone reception). I...

Question from Laurie What do you think of Success Brown Rice? Debra's Answer Good that it's brown, a whole grain, but not organic. And boiling in a plastic bag releases toxic elements of the plastic into the food. Not a good idea. If you want to eat brown rice, go to...

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...

Question from Ethel Hello Debra, I was hoping for you opinion on some Calphalon wooden spoons I found at Bed and Bath. I was about to purchase them when I read that they were made in China but distributed from OH with an all natural finish. Should I be wary of the...

Question from Jill I've found I can't really tolerate organic cotton and never really understood why. I like regular cotton! I just wash it five or six times before I wear it to get off the formaldehyde and whatever coatings are on it. See below: Toxicity of Organic...