Sometimes a theme seems to emerge in the subjects that cross my desk, and this week it's toxics--a new book, and several posts on my Green Living Q&A blog that warn of toxic dangers I hadn't been aware of before, and some safer solutions. And I'm preparing to give a seminar at a weekend retreat for women sponsored by Natural Health magazine the weekend of March 16-18. It will be held in upstate New York at the beautiful Sagamore Resort on Lake George. The fee includes spa services as well as a great group of women speakers. If you're interested in coming, you can register now. More info... Debra :-)
HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #72 ~ 20 February 2007 * WHAT'S TOXIC, WHAT'S NOT 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 Issue (tables of contents) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WHAT'S TOXIC, WHAT'S NOT This new book by Dr. Gary Ginsberg and Brian Toal, MSPH is a great companion book to my Home Safe Home. Where I focus mainly on the "what's not," this book focuses mainly on the "what's toxic" and gives a lot more detailed explanation about WHY you should be using all the nontoxic and natural products I recommend. Chapters cover lead, radon, mold, asbestos, food toxics, water pollutants, consumer products, indoor and outdoor air pollutants, toxics in the workplace, toxics in schools, toxics in yard and garden, power lines and EMFs, hazardous waste sites, and more. Where I have arranged Home Safe Home by product, this book is arranged by toxic exposure, and then tells the health effects of that chemical or material, where it can be found, and some nontoxic alternatives. Order What's Toxic, What's Not from Debra's Bookstore... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through this morning. 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.
* Cleaning Stovetop and Oven has a recommendation for a scrubbing pad made with organic walnut shells! * what are some natural emulsifiers for cleaning products discusses the toxicity of one of our favorite "safe" cleaners--borax * Naturally "Buttery" Olive Oil has info about how healthy oils can become unhealthy and what to do * Are these products really natural? has a great resource for leaning about cosmetic ingredients * How To Repel Ants So They Don't Come Back Jacuzzi Cleaner? You have been and continue to be a life saver for me and so many other people. Thank you so much for all your kind work. PATRICIA Cleaning Shower Tile What cleaning product can be used in tubs and showers that will work as effectively as Tilex which is very toxic. Any help is much apprciated. Thanks Robyn F. ROBYN Windshield Wiper Fluid - Non-toxic Hello, HOWARD HERSCOVICI New book on dangers of RBGH in milk I'd like to recommend a new book on the dangers of RBGH I came across, It's called What s In Your Milk? An Exposé of Industry and Government Cover-Up on the DANGERS of the Genetically Engineered (rBGH) Milk You re Drinking by Samuel S. Epstein, MD. In it, Dr. Esptein tells the dangers of rBGH and why we should drink certified organic milk. BOB JORDAN Good alternatives for freezer bags? Hi! Does anyone have suggestions for a good alternative for plastic freezer bags? I've tried using cellophane bags, but they tear easily. I also use glass containers in the freezer, but they take a lot of room. Would love a recommenation for a nontoxic freezer bag that is durable. ANNE Bromate-free flour? Hello Debra, HAH Muffin Pans The only nonstick cookware in my home are the muffin pans. I want to get rid of these pans, but my children love organic muffins with raspberries from the garden. The only alternative I have found are cast iron; however, the reviews of the Lodge cast iron muffin pans state the muffin size is smaller than normal. Do you know of any other safe muffin pans or cast iron versions that offer regular size muffins? JENNIFER LANCE CorningWare Slow Cooker Debra and/or Readers, LUCY H Possible reaction to new carpeting New carpets were just laid down in my friend's workplace a month or two ago - I think they are made of nylon. A couple of weeks ago she started feeling ill - nausea, dizziness, sinus congestion, and severe lethargy. Her doctor told her it was a virus, or possibly irritation of childhood ear injury. Could these symptoms be from the carpet? Are there any tests doctors can perform to determine whether patients are having a toxic reaction, or are there tests that can be done on the carpet itself to measure outgassing? Thanks for your responses! CAT copper cookware I am snowed in today and had the chance to look over your site more in-depth. Thanks for the section on how you live! I found it exciting and helpful to see that it can be done in a conventional house! I'm especially excited about the wool bedding and the copper cookware. I'm just starting to think about buying a new set and had been considering stainless steel until I read what you said about copper. GINA * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASSIFIED ADS LOTSA BAMBOO. Entire line of Bambu organically grown bamboo products--cutting boards, dinnerware, bowls, utensils, baskets, knives, trays, and more. www.greenfeet.com GIVE YOUR BODY THE NATURAL SALT IT NEEDS. Revive your energy with natural living salt. Contains 84 minerals essential to human life. Hand-mined to retain original primordial vibration pattern. Delicious taste makes food "come alive". A life-giving, natural, whole food. 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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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