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Tue, Sep 1, 2009 6:49 am

FROM DEBRA: Mosquito relief, green dry cleaners, bamboo fabric, new Q & A...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings!

Today is issue #200 of this newsletter. I can't believe I've sent out two hundred newsletters! This just shows that doing something step by step, week by week adds up to something. Last week I gave you a link where you could make a contribution toward the expenses of my website and newsletter, if you want to, but the link didn't work. Technical error. I was trying to save you a click by sending you directly to the page where you could make your=2

0contribution. But the URL was too long and it broke. So here is a link that does work: http://www.dld123.com/debraslist/sponsors/sponsors I.html. Just click on the button in the right hand column that says "Donate" to pay via paypal or credit card. If you prefer to send a check, the address is there, too. There's lots of interesting information in my Green Living Q & A blog this week, both questions and answers. I really love all the great solutions you send in. My new website is coming along. I have lists now of things I need to do to get it ready to go live, and I am just diligently working down the lists, step by step every day. It will be worth every hour when it's done. Debra :-)

HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #200 ~ 1 September 2009

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* Wood Conditioner for Cutting Boards and Bowls

* Dishwasher Detergent

* Sofa Cushions

* Lead on Power Cords

* Natural and Synthetic Latex Pillows

* Non-Toxic Mascara Recommendation?

* Tempur-Pedic

* Melaleuca

* Need an organic cleanser safe for granite and my parrot

* nontoxic baby cribs

* Has Bon Ami Changed?

* how do i make sure my air conditioner doesn't have mold?

* ivory bar soap

* Silicone Ice Cube Trays

* Wintree Laundry Detergent

* toasters & toaster ovens

* NON-organic sheets made in the USA

* Rosacea acne

* low EMF & nontoxic computers

* eco friendly face care and make-up

* Least Toxic Mattress

* Homemade non-chlorine bleach?

* OxiClean: Is it non-toxic

* Chlorine in Chicken Processing

* diesel cars

* EMF's and Innerspring Mattresses

* repairing grout in the shower

* Cotton Blanket

* mold cleaner

* Molded Organic Pillow

* How can I soften my new organic cotton bedsheets?

* Sensitivity to Antique Furniture

* 100% cotton sweat pants

* Toxic people?

* Is mineral makeup dangerous

* Fair labor in China

* Fused Bags

* Dusting

* stainless steel food containers

* Water Cooler Jug

* How safe are aluminum fry pans coated with the green eco friendly coating?

* What kind of wax is used in unbleached wax paper?

* Any way to hurry up the curing process?

* WOW Green

* Safe Bedding covers

* snack taxi

 

 

 

 

Please Help Debra Help Us

I would like to comment on Debra's newsletter last week. She wrote the following.

 

"Also this week, a reader wrote to me and said, "Thank you for everything you do! I am sure all this costs you much money and I am one of those that has truly come to depend on your advice. Where can I donate?" Yes, maintaining this website and newsletter does cost me much money. Especially now with all the expenses of transferring my website to a more workable structure. If you have benefitted from my work and would like to make a contribution toward expenses, you may do so here: donate via credit card or paypal."

 

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0out that I had MCS in 1993, two different Doctors told me that I would just have to live with it and stay away from anything that bothered me. It took me a couple of years but got to the point I could lead a "normal" live again as long as I was careful. In July of 08 I had a major exposure to an Oil Wood House Stain and crashed to the point I was finding that there were products that I had used all my life that I could no longer use. Although I was great about being fragrance free I needed to find more chemical free products. It was so bad that I finally Googled "Cure for MCS" this last spring and found Debra's site. After reading her site for a while I decided that I need to start making MORE changes.

 

Because of the financial climate and most everything that is "good" for us cost more, money is tight for most of us. I for one live on a fix income. But on the other hand I know that I save money using Debra's site. I have bought so many products just to "try" and end up giving or throwing them away. Now I just go to Debra's site. This is saving me money!

 

Debra at this point does not charge for her e-mail advise and I would like to see it stay that way. How many of us would have paid to look at her site. What she does cost her money. Years ago I wrote a book on our family history. When I started it I had no idea how much money this was going to cost me. Travel, Stamps (before e-mail), copying, postage, phone bills,

etc etc. I at one time starting keeping track of what it was costing me to do this "hobby" and I had to stop keeping track or would have quit.

 

Stop and think how Debra has helped you and maybe you can help even if it is just a little. If all of us helped even a"little" it might help cover her expenses.

 

I don't know Debra persinally and she did not ask me to write this. I am very thankful that I found her site. On top of all the help I get, it is comforting to know there are others with the same problems! I

 

Thank you

 

 

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Toxic sunroom

Hi,

 

For 6 years I have been waiting for my sunroom to outgas or offgas enough that I can find it bearable to use without 9 windows open and a box fan running as an exhaust system through one of the windows. I often smell plastic smells and a chlorine type odor.

 

The MSDS sheets on everything make it sound wonderful, but that has not been my experience, as I have a burning throat, headaches, and trouble breathing if ever the windows are shut. Is it really legal in this country to sell a room like this? Must I really be out $15,000 and tear it down? There are expanded polystyrene=2

0walls which supposedly do not offgas, although I have my doubts.

 

I am less concerned with the formaldehyde containing wood products, as I have never been bothered longterm by them before, although maybe without adequate ventilation that could be an issue also. I have attempted to cover the vinyl wallcovering with Hard Seal and shellac, neither of which can stop the odor. I don't know the voc's which could be involved in vinyl wallcovering, and how toxic they might be. Finally they used a Vulkem 116 caulk which smells awful even after 6 years. I painted over it, but still the smell is emitted. Any ideas? I have a bruised head from banging my head against the wall for 6 years trying to fix this. Many thanks.

 

Kathy

 

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Remedy for organic cotton odors

Debra,

 

I recently bought my first set of organic cotton sheets, and found out what so many were saying about the odor was true. I too, could not tolerate the smell. I tried adding boiling water to my wash, baking soda, washing soda and milk, as some other suggested, to no avail. What finally worked for me was fresh lemon juice. I used 4 lemons, cut them in half, squeezed the juice out and poured it into my wash. For good measure, I decided to t

hrow in the lemon halfs - what the heck! I lined dried them sheets and found that the odor was gone, and for me I was now able to tolerate them. I haven't tried lemon juice for other odors, but I intend to.

 

Lauren

 

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Safe INDOOR mosquito removal?

Other than smacking them, I mean. My home, indoors, has a mosquito problem.

 

Does anybody know something safe that can be done to get rid of them?

 

Thanks very...('scuse me, scratching)...much.

 

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FTC Alerts Consumers re Bamboo Fabric

Proof is coming to light that bamboo fabric is NOT 'green'...Four bamboo fabric processing companies

 

www.treehugger.com2009/08/bamboo-ftc.php? dcitc=daily_nl

 

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Benjamin Moore Natura Paint

Hi Debra and readers,

 

I have MCS and am trying to find a safe interior paint that is also high quality and durable. Benjamin Moore's new paint "Natura" has been recommended to me. Any experience with this?

 

The possible hazardous substances listed on the MSDS are: Titanium Dioxide, Kaolin, Amorphous Silica, Nepheline Syenite, and Diatonaceous Earth.

 

Thank you!

 

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mcs mask

Hi! I have tried following masks to prevent chemical odors when I go out but in turn They irritated my nose and caused pain:

 

3m 8577 mask, I can breath mask(honey com mask carbon filter filter mask, 3m big silicon mask for protect from chemicals.

 

Are there any good mcs mask20works well?

 

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Cuisinart Green Gourmet frying pans

I was wondering if your pans are still living up to your expectations after having used them for awhile. I was looking to buy one for cooking eggs but noticed a lot of negative reviews after people used them for a few months. Thanks. I really appreciate your efforts.

Carol

 

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Orthostatic Postural Tachycardia Syndrome remedies?

What are some good remedies can help alleviate Orthostatic Postural Tachycardia Syndrome even if temporarily so I can accomplish basic tasks? I can barely get out of bed to do anything anymore because I can't stand up straight and I'm too dizzy to.

 

Does anyone have any tips? I have successfully used remedies for eliminating or controlling many severe symptoms but I'm at a loss here. I'm desperate as I often find myself without food because I can't go grocery shopping. Last time I was very dizzy from several days lack of food.

 

Doctors ha

ve been notoriously unhelpful or harmful. What kind of doctor should an MCS patient see? Particularly for treating this particular syndrome, please. I'm at the end of my rope. Thanks.

 

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lead in vegetables from garden hose?

Hi, Debra.

 

First of all thank you for your work on the web site. I love it!

 

I have a question about garden vegetables. I know now that garden hose contain lots of chemicals including lead. We just moved in to new home with garden which was watered by unsafe garden hose for years, now I have children who will eat this veggies and bought new lead toxin free drinking water safe garden hose, but I thought what if dirt is contaminated with toxin by years of watering. Is it still there? Is it going to be in the new veggies? If so, What can I do to minimize it? Please let me know if you know anything. (should I dig out dirt and put organic dirt in? Which will be very expensive...)

 

Thank you for your help

Sincerely,

Rose

 

 

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Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaners?

I have a few items that I need to take to the cleaners & I'd like to take it to an environmentally friendly one. There are several in my area that claim to be "enviromentally friendly". How do I know if their claim is true or just "green washing"? Do they have to be certified or are there some key questions that I can ask? I'd appreciate any light you can shed on the subject. Thanks!

 

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Tankless water heaters

I've heard these waste a lot of water and are slower than conventional gas heaters in delivering hot water. What are the advantages and disadvantages of conventional vs tankless?

Thank you.

 

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Nutritional drink

Is there a healthier version of "Ensure" for those whose digestive system won't tolerate food at this time? Are there topical forms of nuttition? Thank you.

 

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