Are There Any Nontoxic Wedge Pillows?
Update September, 2020: Here are some options; Pure Joy Pregnancy Wedge https://www.sleepdesign.com/Talalay-Latex-Sleep-Wedge https://www.beyondbeds.com/latex-bed-wedge.aspx# Question from Barry Hi Debra, I just want to write to inform you of what has recently...Washing Out Flame Retardants
Question from Karen Hi Debra, I have recently been doing a lot of research on flame retardants and removing flame retardants from my family’s lives as much as possible. I can’t seem to find an answer as to whether washing clothes in a washing machine...Children Exposed to Pesticides at Home May Have Increased Risk of Cancer and Cognitive Function
A new report concluded that children who had been exposed to insecticides indoors were 47% more likely to have leukemia and 43% more likely to have lymphoma, both common types of childhood cancers. Report: Pesticide exposure linked to childhood cancer and lower IQ Add...Drug-Resistant Head Lice Now Widespread—And How to Control Them Naturally
If you have a child in school, your’ll want to read this story about head lice: Lice With Drug-Resistant Mutations Found to Be Widespread in US, But Experts Say Don’t Panic And then read this great post by a natural mom about how to effectively control them:...Time it Takes for Kitchen Cabinet Finishes to Outgas
Question from Nancy Hi Debra, I have sent you questions a number of times and really appreciate all the help you provide. We are having new kitchen cabinets built (using solid wood doors and Purebond plywood interiors). My builder is suggesting using waterborne...Plastic Containers At Container Store
Question from Sami Hi Debra, Visiting The Container Store for first time, I noticed their closet storage containers (shoes, sweaters) are made of polystyrene, or polypropylene. Are these non-toxic? Tried to ask them, but they have no idea what I mean (huh?) I knew who...Heating Oil Tank Replacement
Question from Andrea Hi Debra, Our 12-gauge steel oil tank has sprung a leak, and we have been advised to replace it as soon as possible. It is located in the basement of our home, so it is accessible (i.e., it does not have to be unearthed, although naturally all...“Nontoxic” Permanent Ink Pens and Markers Mislabeled
Permanent ink pens and markers have caught my attention in daily life twice in the past two weeks, so I was prompted to write about them today. The first exposure was in a public place where someone opened one of these pens (with a popular brand name) and started...State of California Intends to Declare Glyphosate (RoundUp) Causes Cancer
Last Friday, the State of California filed a Notice of Intent to list glyphosate as “known to the state to cause cancer.” If this goes through, will Monsanto’s GMO foods sprayed with RoundUp be required to have Proposition 65 warning labels? I’ll be watching this....
