Question from BIGBELLY I have a 2 year old and am expecting a new baby around christmas. I cannot afford to buy a new natural mattress but am concerned about my children sleeping on a bad toxic surface. I thought about buying the snugglewool blanket (made with pure...

Question from HELLEN HEAVEN I recently decided to buy my 2 year old son a comforter. I had decided that I would go for down, and then changed my mind when I saw the price. I also thought that a polyester filled comforter would be more practical! Then I got home and...

Question from Ruth Ruddock I have had poor luck with body lotions, trying to find one that is completely scent free (so many have a masker smell) and does not have any ingredients that would be harmful when absorbed into the body. I am chemically sensitive and want to...

Question from TKC I was recently in Walmart and wanted to buy some chewable Vitamin C. I stood there for a while reading the ingredient lists and trying to decide which was the most "natural." Can you buy "natural" vitamins at Walmart or are you better off going to a...

Question from Jen Debra, thanks for all the good work! I'm checking out non-chlorine stain removers as a temporary fix for worn porcelain sinks. I visited the Oxiclean website, which claims the main ingredient is a "solidified form of hydrogen peroxide". But the NIH...

Question from svw Is there any brand of safe fabric softener sheets out there. I know seventh generation has one, however, it also has a scent so is not tolerable for us...we have tried baking soda and vinegar but they dont seem to eliminate the static. svw Debra's...

Question from Jane Ann I have been researching light therapy boxes on the internet. These are for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). I haven't been able to find any products that don't have some plastic components. I don't know whether a product exists made of only...

Question from pat h I am suffering with the dryness in my home despite keeping the heat low. I have bought several portable dehumidifiers but the outgassing from the heated plastic parts makes me sick. Any suggestions? Thanks Pat Debra's Answer I personally don't have...

Question from Krista C Hi everyone, I am looking for a recommendation of a facial moisturizer with sun protection. Some of my favorite brands make these, but their safety ratings leave a lot to be desired - seems that many efective sunblockers are toxic, and many...

Question from Penny Schafer Recently, recalled toys have become big news: So far this year Mattel has recalled almost 19 million toys for inherent dangers from lead paint, to small loose parts particularly magnets that can be easily swallowed. The good news is there's...