Are Flannel Sheets Free of Hazardous Chemicals?
Question from Steve Hi Debra, I came across some of you posts and writings as I was searching for bedsheets. I would like to know if all flannel sheets are free from hazardous chemicals. Is it safe to buy flannel sheets that are not organic? Must they state that they...Latex Wood Slat Bedframe Strips—10 Years Later
Today Larry is working on removing the latex strips that we glued to the slats on our wood bed frame about ten years ago. It sounded like a good idea at the time: latex strips just on the slats, which would give extra cushioning and still allow the natural wool...Watch the Movie STINK! Free for the Month of OCTOBER
STINK! opens with a foul smell and a pair of kids pajamas. And a single father trying to find out what that smell could possibly be. But instead of getting a straight answer, director Jon Whelan stumbles on an even bigger issue in America, which is that some products...Project TENDR Takes on Risks of Neurotoxins
Project TENDR is a collaboration of leading scientists, health professionals and children’s and environmental advocates who came together in 2015 out of concern over the now substantial scientific evidence linking toxic environmental chemicals to neurodevelopment...Everyday Toxic Chemicals That Interfere With Fertility
If you’re trying to get pregnant, here are two resources to read. One from Rodale Wellness and one I wrote when I was invited to speak at a summit on infertility RODALE WELLNESS: 9 Everyday Chemicals That Could Be Screwing with Your Fertility DEBRA LYNN DADD: Protect...How to find Mint-Free Toothpaste
Question from Rose Hi Debra, Can you recommend a toothpaste without mint, which is similar to Sensodyne in being: less abrasive/easy on sensitive teeth/ and generally helpful in preventing erosion? I like Tom’s toothpaste, but the dental tech recommended...Are Menstrual Cups Safe To Use?
Question from Leslie Hi Debra, Have you seen the study that claims the Diva Cup menstrual cup can cause endometriosis? I want to use one but obviously after reading that study I’m very conflicted. It claims that since the blood is not absorbed it can funnel back...Is Your Tap Water Tainted With Carcinogenic Chromium-6?
Environmental Working Group (EWG) released another report last week on our exposures to toxic chemicals in everyday life. If you remember the true-story movie Erin Brockovich from 2000, chromium-6 was the chemical discovered to cause numerous cancer cases in the town...Seventh Generation Sells Out to Unilever
Well, the world is changing. Pioneering green products company Seventh Generation was just purchased by Unilever for $700 million. It was actually an emotional shock for me to get this news I remember when Seventh Generation was started in 1988. It was just before...
