Question from Cathleen Hi Debra, I need help ASAP. I recently took down several sets of curtains in my home, and they all are severely off-gassing for days, no matter how many times I have washed them in vinegar, baking soda, hung them on the wash line, etc. I...
Award-winning teas and tisanes made with handpicked organic and biodynamic teas grown right here in Michigan USA, blended with home-grown flowers, herbs and fruit. ” Everything we sell is certified Organic and many offerings are also certified Demeter...
Organic skin and oral care, created in small batches, bottled in glass. “Nothing but pure, active ingredients…raw, vegan, non-GMO…Made Simple Skin Care was founded with the idea that taking care of yourself is tantamount to taking care of others and the planet...
Insect repellants made from organic ingredients for body and garden. “Our USDA certified bottling facility ensures the formula remains in an unadulterated state, eliminating the need for additives that may lessen effectiveness and ensuring it remains a truly...
Detox deodorant and detox dust made of activated charcoal and bentonite clay “to remove bacteria and toxins and absorb wetness. Due to the detox benefits of these all-natural healthy ingredients, as well as due to eliminating antiperspirants and synthetic deodorants...
There is a lot to read on this website about the purity of the plant ingredients and the very basic formulas that prove “nature is enough.” As an example I will just tell you about the Root & Berry Lip Glace, which I am going to try. There seem to be descriptions...
I saw this on a news feed while waiting in an office the other day and couldn’t resist telling you about it. This business is a human-powered bicycle-cart cafe that sells organic coffee. What a great idea! And it’s catching on. “Wheelys is a chain of...
Question from Phil Hi Debra, I’ve noticed that Hanes underwear and socks all say FreshIQ on the packaging. It turns out that this a chemical applied to the fabric. I’m not sure what the chemical is, or if it’s even safe? Debra’s Answer I called...
Question from Beth Hi Debra, I refer often to your book and website and am eager for your tips on an issue keeping me up at night! We have two small children and are currently stuck in a house where one floor has newish (2009 install) Berber carpet that has been...
A comprehensive discussion of toxic ingredients found in tattoo inks was recently published in GreenMedInfo. It’s very technical, written in scientific language and well-documented, but full of information on the possible health effects of injecting colored...