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Blenders and Juicers
Question from Marcella I have decided to start eating healthier by going plant-based. This will require a blender. Are there any companies on this website that sell toxic free blenders and juicers? I look forward to hearing from you. Lisa’s Answer It really depends on the level of functionality you want with your blender and […]
October 22, 2019
Non-Toxic Sealer and Pre-finished Flooring
Question from Brenda We are looking to find a good non-toxic sealer to seal plywood sheathing from entering our living space. Also, looking for non-toxic hardwood prefinished flooring without formaldehyde or pesticides. Need to know a company ? I’m on the east coast . Any updates on safe building materials would help. I have MCS! Are […]
October 19, 2019
Space Heaters
Question from Michael I have a toxic brain injury and I just moved into a condo and it has natural gas heat. I turned it on and got so sick we could not get my pulse down. I react to mostly hydrocarbons and toluene very bad. I have a Gaba / glutamate receptor Damage. I have […]
Electric Slow Cooker and Skillet
Question from Linda I can not use my stove due to Electromagnetic hyper sensitivity so I am looking to buy an electric Slow cooker and a skillet. William Sonoma has an Electric All Clad Ceramic Cooker and Stainless Skillet. Have these products been tested for chemical leaching? Lisa’s Answer I will be publishing a guide to […]
Foam Packaging
Question from AJ I have been using supposedly non toxic and safe cribs for my two little ones, with all the conversion accessories for toddler bed to full bed etc. I am curious about the storage of these accessories. They are in the original cardboard boxes with rigid foam/some bubble wrap or foam wrap for protection. […]
K-Cups
Question from Jane Are K-Cups (Keurig or generic) made of toxic plastic with bpa or other toxins that will contaminate the coffee with toxins? ALSO, the plastic bags at the grocery store to bag the groceries. I am cutting them in strips and attaching them so that I can use it like yarn (called plarn) crocheting […]
Are All Plastics Toxic?
We often hear that some types of plastics are safer or less toxic than others, but what does that really mean? There are many guides available that categorize plastics according to their toxicity. These guides can be misleading because most plastic consumer products have additives to enhance their functionality. A single plastic product can contain dozens […]
October 13, 2019
Elastics in Clothing
Question from Larry Was wondering what your opinion on spandex,elastane,or etc in clothing. I’m in the middle of buying some clothing such as jeans and short most of it is organic cotton and organic wool.There is also some non organic cotton pieces as well but on most of them (shorts and pants mainly) they all seem to […]
October 10, 2019
Nylon in Socks
Question from Larry All the socks I like to workout in have a decent percentage of nylon included in them.I’ve heard nylon is also quite toxic. Do you, or readers, know of a good, sock to run and/or workout in without nylon or is nylon ok to have in small percentages when buying socks? Lisa’s Answer […]
Non-Toxic Sleep System for Sale
Question from Jackie I am trying to sell my non-toxic sleep system because it is not comfortable for me. Our king size bed has 2 coconut coir bed mats, medium dunlop latex from Savvy Rest, Shepherd’s Dream Wool mattress, and 2 wool toppers. Lisa’s Answer Readers, if you are interested submit a note to me on […]
Off-Gassing Furniture
Question from Clara I am currently doing a bakeout in my garage. I have a pleather couch I am trying to off gas and a table and chairs. Will the bake out off gas furniture? if so how long would it take? Lisa’s Answer I am no longer recommending bake outs. Debra has had success in […]
October 9, 2019
Non-Stick Cookware
Question from Nancy Is there a truly “non-stick” safe skillet? Even with Xtrema cookware they suggest using some type of oil and their skillets are on backorder. Lisa’s Answer Read my Ultimate Guide on Non-Toxic Cookware. I use an Xtrema skillet and a cast iron skillet and I rotate them. I have a small stainless steel […]
Crumbling Polyurethane Coating
Question from JoAnneh I am a Pilates fusion teacher and yoga teacher. In many of the corporate group exercise rooms I teach in, we use weights coated with polyurethane or neoprene. In many cases these coatings are cracked, chipped or falling off in pieces. I have read that these disintegrating materials are quite dangerous to 1) […]
Is Marble Toxic?
Question from Anonymous Is marble non-toxic or does marble cause cancer? I have a black marble mortar and pestle from IKEA and I’m wondering if black marble is safe and non-toxic or should I be concerned about using a black marble mortar and pestle? Lisa’s Answer Natural marble is non-toxic. I don’t know if the product […]
Choosing a Safe Steam Iron
Many of you have asked for help finding a non-toxic steam iron. The main concern with steam irons is that several models have non-stick coatings such as Teflon, the best-known brand name for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). When PTFEs are heated to high temperatures they break down and release toxic chemicals. Some non-stick coatings may be free […]
DriCore Subfloor Panels
Question from Llya I’m currently finishing my basement and planning to use DriCore subfloor panels. It is almost impossible to find health effects of this product. Would you know if the product emits formaldehyde or other chemicals dangerous for health? Lisa’s Answer The MSDS states that it is bonded with formaldehyde adhesive, so I would […]
Latex-Free Condoms
Question from Anonymous Do you know of any latex-free condoms that are safe? Lisa’s Answer I am not aware of any. Readers?
October 8, 2019
Does Stainless Steel Leach into Water?
A recent post on stainless steel cookware revealed when to avoid cooking with stainless steel and when it might be acceptable for some people. The post was based on studies that showed that stainless steel cookware leached nickel and chromium into acidic food that was cooked for a long period of time. But what about […]
October 7, 2019
Is Nylon Toxic
Question from T Is nylon toxic? Lisa’s Answer Nylon is made from petroleum but, in its pure form, it is one of the safest plastics. The problem with nylon and many other plastics is that they may contain additives for additional functionality. For example, nylon fabric may be treated with highly fluorinated chemicals (PFASs) to […]
Lead in Corelle Dishes
Question from Becka Yes wondering also if the color in the Corelle dishware actually is lead free And if it is not if it leaches into say a Corelle Bowl if the color /paint is only on the outside of the bowl ? Appreciate ur help ,, Also if Anchor Hocking blue glass made today […]
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