Pesticide residues in fabrics

Question from P. G. I have all three of your books, and thoroughly enjoy your newsletters! Thank you for all you do, and for sharing it all with us out here! I am very committed to a healthy environment–organic beds, bedding, carpet, foods–just about everything. I spend a lot of money for it. However, for […]

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March 16, 2005

Natural and Synthetic Latex Pillows

Question from M. K. I am thinking of buying some latex bed pillows but I know some have a mixture of natural and synthetic latex. Since you would be breathing so close to the pillow for 8 hours a day, does synthetic latex outgas? Debra’s Answer Home Environmental Consultant and Certified Bau-Biologist Mary Cordaro says […]

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Safety of Talalay Latex for MCS?

Question from H. G. I am a regular reader of your columns and refer to your book regularly, however I must take exception with your recomendation of Talalay latex for the chemically sensitive. Talalay is processed with and contains 3% preservatives like poly ethylene glycol. Dunlop latex is probably a better choice for MCS types. […]

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