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...

Question from John Cochell This is the way to go everyone get rid of your Analon, Teflon, Circulon and all other on's. Check it out. Google Green Pan With Thermalon John jrcochell@sbcglobal.net Debra's Answer I did check it out. I went to http://www.thermolon.com, and...

Question from CC Hello, I am a long time fan of your books and greatly appreciate the blog. We recently obtained a short haired dog from a rescue organization. She is probably about 1 1/2 to 2 years old. It is my understanding that when she was recued from a shelter...

Question from joyce newkirk I am considering installing a jacuzzi tub to ease my back problems, but wonder about soaking in hot water in a new plastic tub. Does the plastic outgas, especially when filled with hot water? I also wonder if they are prone to mold and/or...

Question from L.M. Debra, After hearing about how bad aluminum is, I switched from using aluminum foil to parchment paper. However, from your site I am now learning that the reynolds white/bleached parchment paper is no better, although I am not clear as to why. Is it...

Question from Laura Debra, I have eliminated foil and saran wrap from my kitchen, however, I have been unable to find a good replacement for those products. What do you recommend for example when baking a chicken or roasting vegetables in the oven to cover baking...

Question from Mike There has been a lot written lately about plastic water containers and their affect on the endocrine/hormonal system. I have been unable to find a water filter that does not contain plastic. Does such a product exist or is the plastic that houses...

Question from R.M. Hi Debra, I was bored today, and, remembering the recipe I saw for sugared nuts on your Web site, decided to cook. The recipe is yummy. I used pecan halves and organic brown sugar (evaporated cane juice). I added a step, though. I lightly toasted...

Question from TZ I recently purchased a Wein Personal Air purifier because of my chemical sensitivity, my smell balance is way off. While I am working on getting this back in line, I find that walking into a room with any odor to be distressing. I have started using...