Question from Kristen Hi Debra, Indulging chocolates and chocolate ice creams while watching movies has become our stress-free Saturday evening routine. However, since I read your article stating that 68% of chocolate contain lead, we were not able to carry out our...

Question from Ellen I read in one of your books and have read elsewhere that it is important to switch from gas appliances to electric appliances if you are concerned about improving health. My daughter has many food and environmental sensitivities and I am trying to...

Question from JIm I am an engineer so I end up being pretty facts oriented. I have read enough literature that I am concerned about chlorine in my shower and drinking water. However, as I think about that, I wonder about swimming pools and swimnmers? I swam through...

Question from LB I'm going to be replacing a kitchen sink faucet, and noticed that many on the market today have a pull out sprayer. This is convenient, but I notice that the spray hose is made from nylon. I am concerned that there may be chemicals that leach out into...

Question from Melissa I've been making homemade bread recently and have been using a Pyrex loaf pan. It works great, but I'm looking for a larger pan. I recently read on here something about coated ceramic being bad, is that right (I may have my facts mixed up)? I've...

Question from Michelle My husband and I have been taking 15 drops of grapefruit seed extract diluted in juice or water for several years now as an immune system booster. In fact, when we've been ill, the amount we've ingested has been much higher. Now, in my research...

Question from R.S. Hi Debra, I try to avoid pre-packaged convenience foods to the best of my ability, but, like most people I have a very busy life and so I can’t make everything from scratch myself. I have two questions about convenience foods I frequently use. Are...

Question from Donna Can you suggest safe ear plugs? I have found ones made of polyurethane, silicone, or memory foam. There is a wax/cotton ear plug but it does not sound very comfortable. Thanks. Debra's Answer Readers? [button...

Question from J. Gonzalez I own a tour company in a small in Alaska. Our local storm drains dump directly into local waterways. We MUST clean & wash vehicles on a daily basis! I'm looking for an organic/natural alternative to using chemicals, and would appreciate...

Question from J.F. I know we are supposed to avoid buying pans etc with lead glaze in their paint. But how do we know if there is lead in the paint without driving ourselves crazy! For example, I called sur la table and the sales-person who answered the phone said we...