Question from fairydust I bought a mid-size, top loading freezer at a garage sale and it has a smell I need to get rid of. I have cleaned it with soap and let it air out for days. I turned it on and put baking soda in it and the smell is still there. Any suggestions...

Question from ib Hello Debra, Thank you for all your valualbe information on living a healthy life. Is organic maple syrup safe to use as a sweetner? ib Debra's Answer Maple syrup is a fine natural sweetener. I would not recommend it for diabetics as it will elevate...

Question from Kathy I have hypoglycemia and use a lotion called Radiance Body Lotion by Burt's Bees. I watch my sugar intake but sometimes I feel tired like I've eaten sugar. I wonder if the sugar in the lotion could be affecting me. It contains glucose (sugar),...

Question from Kathy I just wanted to share this article below about raw cacao by Paul Nison. Raw Chocolate-Harmful for your health By Paul Nison The latest and greatest “so-called” super food being promoted in the raw food world is raw chocolate, also known as cacao....

Question from Lara hi. i received a xylan coated waffle iron as a gift. is it safe to use? i understand that it is "healthier" than teflon. thanks for your suggestions, lara Debra's Answer Apparently Xylon and Teflon are the same polytetraflouethylene, just different...

Question from Lucy H I have been told by an orthopedic surgeon that I need a hip replacement. Currently I am maintaining my fucntion quite well but I can imagine the time will come when I may need this surgery. How do I find a doctor and hospital that understand and...

Question from Marissa We just moved into a house with new kitchen appliances. The stove has a ceramic cooktop and came with a small bottle of cleaner made by Whirlpool (also the maker or the stove). Judging from the smell alone I doubt its non-toxic. It list only one...

Question from Martha I travel at least once a month with my husband and toddler. All of our family lives out of state so we make use of my husband's flight benefits (he works for an airline). As I'm very picky about the foods my toddler eats (no airport food) I bring...

Question from PJ Dear Debra, I'd like to know what the current version of Calgon water softener is made from and if it is a safe and effective cleaner for hard water deposits. Can you help me? I can't find information about the current version, just the older version,...

Question from TB Hello again, I have 2 children diagnosed on the autism spectrum with high levels of metals in their systems...some of which may have come from the flame retardant chemicals used on bedding and pajamas. We are expecting our third child and I would like...