Question from Laurie Help! I want not just great tasting food using my beautiful pots and pans--but one that I can trust for our continued well-being.I have some wonderful pots and pots. By wonderful I mean, they are truly chef-quality. My question is are they safe?...

Question from Ralph Jones I am currently involved in a non toxic construction project and was wondering if you could give me some information on galvanised metal. Ive heard metal is a good material to use for the chemicaly sensitive in general especially stainless...

Question from Calicokitty Thank you so much for this site! It is a wonderful resource. My question is: have you looked at Yacon syrup as a sweetener? I've seen it touted as a "pro-biotic", but most of the information I've found is from sites that sell it, so I'm...

Question from Kavita Shourie Hi Debra, I use this anti-allergen detergent regularly and I wanted to find out if it you thought it is safe to use on my clothes. I have 2 cats and an allergy and asthma to mold, dust mites and many pollens it is advertised as being safe...

Question from Deborah Barnett What kind of boxes beside plastic that would be safe for storage items such as clothes etc? I would like to have the kind that atleast has a lid on it to protect from bugs etc if I store in basement. What would you suggest Debra? Thanks...

Question from Girliegirl Hi Debra, First i just have to tell you that I LOVE this website, it is so helpful and interesting. I refer to it almost everyday. So thank you so much for creating it! Ok back to business, I was wondering if you've ever tried Steviva Brand...

Question from Lindsey Hi Debra, I have a few related plastic questions/frustrations! But first I want to say your blog is a blessing and I cannot thank you enough! All the pyrex and glass containers I am able to find have plastic lids. From what I have learned on your...

Question from Marti LOVE THE WEBSITE!! I am so excited to start trying your recipes. But I am curious - why is molasses missing from your lists of sweeteners? I was surprised to see that it wasn't on your list of "okay" sweeteners since it often is recommended, but...

Question from S.S.H My husband chews a pack of gum every day that contains aspartame. I was wondering if there is any type of safe gum or breathe freshner that dosent contain such scary ingredients? Debra's Answer Check at your local natural food store. They have many...

Question from sissy As an african American female it is very hard to find natural products that suit our hair type. Do you have any recommendations of hair products? I am trying to stay away from hair relaxers and want to grow my hair natural. What is an alternative...