Question from Katy Swanson Hi Debra- I work for an environmental non-profit in Jacksonville, Fl and one of the individuals that have been working with had a question about the ingredients in MAAS metal polishes. I have reseached the website and found no information...

Question from Mindy I washed my sleeping bag in the bathtub and the outer surface of it must still bleed color (it is blue) and when i finished soaking it, it stained the tub (which had been refinished over a year ago). I tried bon ami with the rougher surface of a...

Question from Natalie Hi Debra, Are pots and pans that are accidentally left on the stove and boil dry still safe to use? Thank you. Debra's Answer I don't know the answer to this one. Readers? [button...

Question from SLJ I admit I like to use Febreze now and then to refresh the fabrics in my house. However, with a dog and two cats I now would like to explore alternatives. I haven't seen any natural substitutes that are safe for fabrics and smell nice. Does anyone...

Question from Sydney Blum I am looking for a non-toxic snake repellent. I tried an herbal mixture from Australia and the snakes just sat in it without a care. Any ideas that really work? Debra's Answer Readers? Anyone have any experience with this? We only have small...

Question from vivian I came across your website while trying to get information about the safety of silicone cookware. I received a bright red tart pan for Christmas, and the first time I baked with it I noticed a distinctly odd odor. The nose is considered the "first...

You may already know that raw, local honey can reduce allergies, but here's why. Unprocessed honey, which contains bits and pieces of bee pollen and honey (and sometimes even the honey comb, as well as propolis and live enzymes) is a super immune system booster. The...

In a study at the University of California, Davis, when research subjects were fed four or more tablespoons of buckwheat honey each day, after 29 days blood samples showed increased levels of antioxidants that help protect the body against cancer and heart disease....

Question from Jessica Hi Debra, Thank you for your excellent and insightful early pioneering into household greening and health questions. I have some water filter questions. I understand the basic types of filters (carbon, reverse osmosis, and distillation, or a...

I'm taking a Spring Break to go speak at the Women's Wellness Retreat in Lake George NY, sponsored by Natural Health magazine. I won't be moderating the blog while I'm away, but you are welcome to post new questions and comments and I will review and post them when I...