Question from alyssia i have been researching juicers and i'm concerned about the plastics used in them. i considered a stainless steel manual juicer, but the affordable ones won't handle all of the things i would like to be able to juice. i've narrowed it down to a...

Question from wen in the market to buy some new sheets (btw, thank you for the great info re: white sales!) i was thinking of either buying organic sheets (btw, are they all basically the same thing? just a preference issue? (i.e. 'simply organic' vs. 'coyuchi' etc?)...

Question from Fran M. I want to find an electric skillet that has a stone, ceramic or stainless steel finish; or even cast iron. I also hope to find a breadmaker and food dehydrator with safe finishes. I have struck out on all three. However, I may have found more...

Question from Jennifer Hi Debra,I am curious about your opinion of fleece clothing. I am referring to the garden variety microfleece, not the greener, recycled six pack ring kind. Are there any health risks associated with it? How about children's sleepwear that has...

Question from Mary Anne Hi Debra - Happy, Healthy New Year to you! I've been reading so much about the problems with using aluminum for cooking. I've figured out really good alternatives to aluminum foil for everything except baking in the oven (such as covering very...

Question from miko I am chemically sensitive and i am shopping for another car. i am very confused and overwhelmed by all the things to consider. New cars will reek all the formaldehyde, plus whatever is put in by the manufacturer ( would you know the specifics?) Used...

Question from bev Rockey I received one for Christmas. I was told they are made of Soy and Pariffin and the wick is organic wood. Are the safe ? Debra's Answer I hadn't heard of this product before, so I looked it up. It was easy to find by typing "wood wick candle"...

Question from Cathi I was wondering if you could perhaps point me in the right direction. I have been looking into buying a tempurpedic bed, but would rather buy a natural bed along those same lines. From what I can tell, the Talalay latex bed might be the best bet....

Question from William Hello, I have recently turned some black walnut goblets, but Im stuck on a natural way of sealing them for use, I would like to use them for My own made wines and such so the seal would need to be acohol resistant as well. Thanks William Debra's...

Question from wt hello, I've been cooking with date sugar of late, and love it. however, it is very expensive, and difficult to find. does anyone have a good source for date sugar online? i'm currently paying about $9 per pound at whole foods. Thank you. Debra's...