Question from M.B. For several years my mother has suffered from xerostomia or Dry Mouth. This is most likely the side effect of medications she takes. She combats this lack of saliva with the recommended self-care - sucking on sugar-free hard candy or chewing...

Question from P.J. Hi Debra, I've been having a problem with mice ever since some new neighbours moved in. She once told me that they had mice in their old place (which was just up the street, less than 1/2 a block away). I don't know if she moved mice with her...

Question from Sweet Sue A friend uses whey low as a sugar replacement and just loves it. Since it is used spoon for spoon just like sugar, it is good for baking. I do not see this in the list of approved sweeteners and would like to hear your views. Thanks, Sweet Sue...

Question from Debra S. Dear Debra: My husband and I had our hard wood floors refinished in February of this year. Harco Polyurethane 350 VOC was used. My husband pointed out some imperfections in the finish and the contractor came back and did something which...

Question from E.L. Per Hulda Clark's recommendation in "The Cure for All Diseases", I've been using Borax as my laundry detergent for a number of years now. I always do two rinse cycles--the first with a cup of vinegar added to help get out residue, and the second...

Question from EPArthur My husband and I are in the unpleasant position of having to overhaul our driveway. Any way you slice it, its expensive, especially for first-time homeowners. Asphalt seems to be an awful choice but that only leaves us with concrete, right? It...

Question from Fran SUNSCREEN: I get some sun everyday and then cover up rather than slather up (with sunscreen!) - but I think I may have found a safe, natural sunscreen for when needed: Mexitan. I was looking at Greenlight (magazine) and checked on one of their...

Question from Jennifer Hi, Can anyone tell me how long the worst of the offgassing is from vinyl flooring? I'm living with my parents and I can't talk them out of installing new vinyl flooring in the kitchen and laundry room. And can anyone recommend a non-toxic...

Question from Kerri I contacted Ecover regarding the use of sodium lauryl sulfate and this is what they said: "Some of our products do contain sodium lauryl sulfate, of vegetable origin, derived from coconut oil. This functions as a surfactant which is listed on our...

Question from Rosiem what do you put down on a concrete floor to sound proof it before you cement down tiles? Debra's Answer Hmmmmm. I don't know. I've never done that. Readers? Add...