Since today is Election Day, I think most of us have our attention on who will be our next President. So today I'm keeping up with my Green Living Q&A blog, and next week I'll have more for you. On Thursday I'm off to San Francisco to speak at the Weston A. Price Foundation conference, and as long as I'm there, I'm going to stay for a couple of weeks. I feel honored to have been invited, as I highly admire the work they are doing to make food in it's natural state available. That is, not just natural, not just organic, but food that is produced by non-industrial methods that is exceptionally nutrient-dense. This organization does ongoing research and education according to the philosophy of Westin A. Price (1870-1948), a Cleveland dentist who looked for the causes of dental decay and physical degeneration that he observed in his dental practice by searching for shining examples of fine teeth and good health. He found them the world over in isolated human groups, including villages in Switzerland, Gaelic communities in the Outer Hebrides, Eskimos and Indians of North America, and other remote locations. Over and over, Dr. Price found exceptionally healthy bodies where people ate their traditional diets. This website has an extensive library of information on traditional foods, problems with modern foods, and how we can create more traditional diets in our modern times. Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #159 ~ 3 November 2008 * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG: new Q&As / new comments on previous Q&As 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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Chemicals in & on cotton It seems as it there are 2 major sources of chemicals surrounding non-organic cotton: the chemicals (pesticides) used in the fields and the chemicals used in processing. If & when you use non-organic cotton products- particularly clothing-can BOTH types of chemicals be removed by washing? Does this take several washings? Oxyclean laundry spray has a new formula? I have successfully used Oxyclean laundry spray for years with no reaction. Today I used a new bottle and the fragrance was so overpowering that I had to rewash the entire load. I called the company and the customer service rep told me that she was unaware of a change in the formula. I am positive it's different. Has anyone else encountered this situation? Apparently Oxyclean makes a baby version that's fragrance free and colorless, but it's hard to find. Does anyone know of a similar product in a spray? Beet Juice DYI Makeup I must admit. I've been looking like a bit scruffy lately, but I refuse to use toxic makeups and threw mine all away this year when I learned the dangers. I have been frustrated b/c even the natural makeups have stuff that I can't pronounce. I'm just wary of everything at this point! Toxic car article Here is an excellent article on what cars are more toxic than others - regarding the various materials they used in different cars that are rated: it's Toxic Cars: Is your car making you sick?. Leeds Certified Napa Valley Hotel Hello, Composters Before I get started let me just say that yes, I know that if I was a tough girl I would just put my compost in the corner and turn it with a pitchfork. Yeah, that's just not going to happen right now. ;-) That being said, I really need some input on the composting options available. We want one that we can add to continuously. We tried the NatureMill Pro, but we're not going to keep using it. Long tiring story... We need one that we can use for kitchen scraps, etc. We want it to be outside and making mulch year-round. Suggestions? Removing carpet from sublet Most houses around where I live have carpet. It is really hard to find houses that have hardwood floor. I am looking for a 4-month sublet, and was wondering if it is worth it to remove carpet for 4 months and then put it back. Can I do it all by myself? How much time does it take to pull out the carpet, and then put it back? If it is cement underneath, will it get very cold in the winter? I live in Michigan. Will the carpet be damaged while I do that? I want to preserve it so that I can install it back. Are dust mite pillow and mattress covers good for our health? Do they outgass some kind of chemicals? I don't really know what they are made of. Is latex a toxic plastic? Buying latex matress is an easy way to get rid of dust mites. halitosis elimination (bad breath) is there any safe non toxic solution to eliminate bad breath? what should i be aware of? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 WHITE LOTUS HOME offers US handcrafted natural and organic mattresses, pillows and bedding for everyone. We specialize in chemical FREE mattresses, cribs, custom sizes and special needs. Shop online at www.whitelotus.net or call 877-HANDMADE, or email sales@whitelotus.net. Mention Debra Lynn Dadd and receive 5% off on your 2008 order. 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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