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Removing Hard Water Stains


Question from sheila I have very hard water that stains everything. Presently we use different toxic chemicals to clean the rust stains from our bathroom toilets and showers. Do you have any recommendations for cleaning the orange hard water stains from rust and maganese in our water. Debra’s Answer There used to be a page compiled […]

January 15, 2007


How do I find the major toxins in my home?


Question from JP I bought my conventional home 3+ years ago and I am slowly greening it as I can afford to replace things. My dad recently mentioned that when he house sits for me or visits, after a few days he notices that he starts to not feel well. He could not discribe any […]

January 12, 2007


female hygiene after baby delivery


Question from KD Hi Debra, I am about to deliver again… my second baby. Last time, I had some post-partum issues and this time I’d like to avoid the regular over the counter products like pre-moistened pads and so on as much as possible. They are medicated and full of parabens and stuff. Would you […]


Removing perfume from used clothing purchases


Question from Mary I like to shop in used clothing stores. However, many of the clothes have left-over scents in the fabric from perfume, cologne, and deoderant. I recently discovered that if I soaked clothes in 20% vinegar, 80% water for at least three days, this removed the perfume in most cases. I wash the […]


“Rice” Paper for Shoji Screens?


Question from Rima My husband recently made shoji screens for our dining room. What we used for the “rice paper” was a synthetic product called “syn skin” that a local company that makes high-end shojis uses for all its screens. But when we received the product from TAP Plastics, it reeked of chemicals so badly, […]

January 5, 2007


Trying to Find a Juicer


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 champion juicer (the parts are made out […]

January 4, 2007


Will Regular Cotton Sheets Off-gas Over Time?


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?) or is there something to look for to […]


Bring on the Cookware!


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 alternatives to non-stick! Plus I […]

January 2, 2007


polyester fleece


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 NOT been treated with flame retardands? (I understand that polyester is inherently […]


Alternative to Aluminum Foil


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 large roasting pans and covering turkeys with foil tents). […]


How Do I Choose a Nontoxic Car?


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 cars, usually if they have been well […]


Wood Wick Candles


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” into a […]

December 19, 2006


Need Advice on Latex Beds


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. When I have been to […]


Black walnut goblets


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 Answer I suggest you […]


Economical Source of Date Sugar in Bulk


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 Answer Best price I could find is $3.60 […]


Winter Break


I’m taking a break to spend time with friends and family. Will be back at work on January 2. You are welcome to submit comments and questions and I will review and post them when I return. Have a wonderful holiday!


Teflon on George Forman Grills?


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 different grades of Teflon, but it’s all […]

December 14, 2006


Fiberglass Insulation Problem


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 the house or worse yet, get it into the air ducts […]


Looking for Vitamin D3


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 Answer Readers? Anyone know where to get this?

December 13, 2006


glass food processor


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 recommend using a high-speed blender to puree hot foods […]


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