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Question from bev Rockey I am really trying to do away with all my Teflon coated cooking pans. How harmful is the George Foreman Grill? I love mine. Debra's Answer Personally, I don't use any pot, pan, or appliance with a Teflon or other no-stick finish. There are...

Question from CynthiaK Hello, We are thinking of buying a 1920 house that has fiberglass insulation haphazardly placed throughout the attic. My husband wants to have the the new air conditioning ducts installed there. I am afraid that the workers will track it through...

Question from HAH Hello....help, Searching for a Natural Vitamin D3 (Cholcaliferol),encapsulated in Veggie Capsules or in Bovine Gelatin Capsules or if possible in Tablet form. Not the synthetic version (Ergocalciferol)! Really need your help! Thanks, HAH Debra's...

Question from stacy I always worry that the polycarbonate plastic is leaching into the hot food that I put into the food processor. Does anybody know if there are any food processors made of glass? Thanks. Stacy Debra's Answer I don't know of one. Readers? I'd...

Question from josylo What would you suggest to control domestic spiders for a house in the woods. There is too much inside ! I don't want to use the commercial treatments proposed. Any suggestions ? Debra's Answer I've lived out in the woods and decided myself to just...

Question from Lisa Nyden Dear Debra and Readers, I recently purchaced an all purpose cleaning product called "Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day" I just have to say that I LOVE it. I chose the Geranium scent it is so nice and very refreshing. I was pleasantly surprised. It is...

Question from Michelle Debra, My doctor recommends I clean our baby's cool humidifier with bleach and hot water. I do not use bleach for anything else because it is so toxic. Do you have any recommendations on how I can clean the humidifier and remove any mold in a...

Question from Nikki I've been working on turning our apartment "green." Background: Our bathroom doesn't have a window and the exhaust fan the manager had put in doesn't work as well as the old one. Two showers are taken on a daily basis. I'd like to get a hemp or...

Question from SB What is the best cookware for someone with mild sensitivities? Also is carbon steel cookware safer to use than regular stainless steel cookware. Lastly what is the best (in terms of safest) brand or type of stainless steel cookware out there? Debra's...