Question from Tessa M I just found your blog and I am impressed - so much help! Recently, I have been trying to find an ice cream that has been sweetened with a natural sweetner. I have seen a few made with "evaporated cane juice" but was curious if that is the same...

Question from Vivian Engel After leaving a message/request every time I shopped at Costco, they are finally carrying a liquid laundry product they are labeling as eco-friendly. It is called Wintree and is manufactured by Huish Detergents in Salt Lake City, Utah. How...

Question from Bill My tomatoe plants grow right next to my garage which, considering its age, is painted with lead-based paint. Is it possible that my tomatoe's roots are sucking up lead from the ground? As paint deteriorates, does it even release lead into the...

Question from Lyn Dear Debra, With all the traveling you do I was wondering what you do for filtered water when you are not at home? Is there a travel water filter you use or would recommend? I remember you posted sometime ago that when you were in San Francisco you...

Question from JG In these difficult economic times, I am trying to make healthy choices for my family. I unfortunately, cannot afford to buy everything organic. I have a list of fruits and vegetables that I try and buy organically as well as trying to purchase only...

Question from Leslie Adams HI Debra - thanks so much for all the shared information online! I am not sure where to "put" this query, online, so am adding it on here, as it does have to do with exposure to environmental toxins and MCS - although this particular topic...

Question from Marie I need new tires badly (the vibration bothers my very EMF sensitive son). I'm concerned about the odor of new ones bothering him -he has MCS. Suggestions? Thanks. Debra's Answer Readers? [button...

Question from Mark 1)Is it possible for a house that was once sprayed indoors with pesticides to have wholesome air quality inside? 2)Or is the indoor air quality permanently impaired by just one application of pesticides? 3)Is there any way pesticide residues can be...

Question from Pam Wheelock I just wanted to share this article I wrote for our newsletter. Pam 🙂 Nose Deep in Our World Cats and dogs engage in many behasviors we do not. They clean themselves, using their tongues as washcloths. They eat off the floor. They are...

Question from R.M. HI Debra and Green Living Blog Readers: For example, I can either pay a couple thousand for organic mattresses or insurance will cover the 3" polyurethane foam mats. I have several articles of clothing which are no longer useful. They are stained,...