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Shaklee Basic G
Question from goin' green Could you please tell me if there are any risks to humans or the environment with the product by Shaklee called "Basic G?" According to the Material Safety Data Sheet, the hazardous ingredients are didecyl-dimethyammonium chloride, n-Alkyl...
Acrylic Plastic Tumblers
Question from Heidi B. would you have any information on acrylic plastic dinnerware? we bought some really fun tumblers from costco but when we got them home and realized what an impulsive move we made. we don't know anything about acrylic plastic and we avoid...
Hormones in milk
Question from Jennifer Dear Debra, I am having a hard time in my limited free time finding info about rGBH and rBST in milk. I have seen the link on your site to the recently published book about the dangers of rGBH in milk. Is rBST the same as rGBH and is it also...
Long Underwear
Question from Laura Debra, you commented on wanting long underwear in cotton -- presumably because it is more eco-friendly than synthetics? but you must remember that conventional cotton probably does as much ecological damage as most synthetics. I actually have some...
MCS And Hospital Stays
Question from laura kasisky I was diagnosed with mcs 6 years ago. How do others deal with hospital stays and hospital procedures. My family has a history of heart problems. I'd like to be prepared in case this situation should arise. The only doctor who is sympathetic...
Berkey water filter
Question from Leah Does anyone own one of these or know anything about them? I am considering purchasing one. The information on their website is impressive, but I am afraid I may be missing something. It looks like it removes most impurities, without removing...
How toxic are moth balls?
Question from Mara Di Donna Dear Debra- I found a used car I wanted to buy (Accord 1997) but the man who owns it put car in storage for 2 months each winter with MOTH BALLS inside the car! I have asthma and resperatory sensitivities and even though he says the smell...
Cleaning old wood furniture
Question from Tory I just bought a second hand head board for my bed. It reeks of perfumes, which is the main trigger for my MCS. What do you recommend for cleaning such things? This is made of wood. In the past, I have left things outsided for many months to...
Eliminating the smell of cat urine
Question from Yvonne Clark Hi Everyone...I am seeking an answer on how to eliminate the smell of cat urine. I have been feeding some strays by my house and they have repaid me by spraying my screened back door. The bottom part is made of metal. I have tried everything...
De-Icer
Question from Helen We are looking for a de-icer safe for people and plants for sidewalks and driveways. There are places below our roof-line where the ice is several inches thick. Thanks! Debra's Answer I have no experience with this, as I have never lived in an icy...