It's really starting to feel like autumn now in Florida. This week we actually had some days where we didn't need the air conditioner at all. I'm so close to setting up the Green Classifieds! This week I had to ditch the program I was using because it just wouldn't do what I wanted. But I found an even better program that will even let you find ads by geographic region, so the ads can be local. But that feature takes hours to upload, and it's still uploading... Not many new questions today on Green Living Q&A blog but nearly 100 comments! Thanks for all the knowledge and wisdom and experience you share. Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #155 ~ 6 October 2008 * TOXIC CHEMICALS CONTRIBUTE TO CATCHING COLDS AND FLU If the links don't work on this newsletter, you can view it online at http://www.dld123.com/newsletter/newsletterupdateback.html Health, Home & Habitat Back Issues (tables of contents) "Home Safe Home is a must for anyone living in today's world since we live in such a chemical society." -- Kelly Preston
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TOXIC CHEMICALS CONTRIBUTE TO CATCHING COLDS AND FLU It's cold and flu season again, and our immune systems need to be in top shape to ward off colds and flu. This week I've been sending out a press release and free content article about how toxic chemicals can contribute to catching colds and flu and have set up a special page on the subject on my website. Telling people about how toxic products in their homes relate to colds and flu is a good way to get them interested in the subject of toxic chemicals, as colds and flu are immediate effects of toxic chemical exposure that almost everyone experiences. If you have any connections where you can submit articles, such as a company or school newsletter, offer them my free content article. Or just print out a copy of the article and pass it around or put it on a bulletin board, or email it to friends and family. Neither my husband or I have had a cold or caught a flu in years. Eliminating toxic chemicals in your home really makes a difference. Toxic Chemicals Contribute to Catching Colds and Flu website page... Toxic Chemicals Contribute to Catching Colds and Flu free content article... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through last night. Remember, you are welcome to share your own comments and experience in response to any of these questions, and post questions of your own. To read and comment on more questions posted previously go to Green Living Q&A blog.
slow cookers Hi, Where can you find non toxic bug bombs? Hi, Imitation Crab Meat Hello Debra, BPA in dental sealants Do you know anything about the plastic dentists use to seal kids teeth? Polyurethane sealer for wood floors Could you advise me about finishes for wood floors? Our home has hardwood flooring throughout, so we're having old wall-to-wall carpeting removed. Trouble is, our workman, who is reliable, skilled and good-natured, has told me we'll need to "apply three coats of polyurethane finish" after the wood is sanded and smoothed. The maple color of the wood is fine and the floors do not need any staining. Shower Or Tub Hose I found a shower/tub hose that I would like to purchase but am questioning the materials its made of. Healthy Camper trailer Hi, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASSIFIED ADS to place a classified ad in this newsletter... GO NATURAL BABY. Quality organic cotton baby and children's clothes, bedding, and cribs. Mother owned and great customer service. www.gonaturalbaby.com REUSABLE BAGS. Eliminate disposable plastic bags and bottles from your life. Bags of all shapes and sizes are made from cotton, organic cotton, hemp, and recycled materials. Shopping bags, tote bags, and everything you need to pack a lunch. Reusable produce bags really keep organic food fresh. Reusable aluminum drink bottles. www.ReusableBags.com
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|  The new, revised, edition of Home Safe Home is now available in bookstores nationwide. Home Safe Home tells what toxic chemicals are generally found in specific household products of all types, and safe solutions you can buy or make at home. It's different from other books on toxic chemicals because the focus really is what you can do to protect yourself and your family and create a healthy home. I bring over twenty years of research and personal real-life experience to this book. * 10 Simple, Inexpensive Things You Can Do To Reduce Household Toxics * How Toxic is Your Home? Quiz (excerpt from the book) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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