I'm back from my trip to Canada (it was wonderful!) and am all caught up on the comments and questions you submitted while I was away. This week there are a lot of questions that need your answers! Next week I'll tell you what I learned at the Canadian conference about the importance of avoiding toxic chemicals in the prevention of cancer... Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #87 ~ 4 June 2007 * 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 Issue (tables of contents) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through yesterday. 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.
* Slug Problem has lots of suggestions for controlling slugs and complete instructions on how to prepare them for eating (if you want to) * Removing Fragrance From Houses has a great testamonial on success using zeolite * can visions cookware and pyrex shatter while cooking? has more warnings from readers * Is silicone cookware safe? sewing machine oil Dear Debra, Hip Surgery I have been told by an orthopedic surgeon that I need a hip replacement. Currently I am maintaining my fucntion quite well but I can imagine the time will come when I may need this surgery. How do I find a doctor and hospital that understand and can acccomodate MCS? How do I find out if I can tolerate metal or plastic in my body? Is it possible to have this surgery without general aneaethesia? What precautions do I need to take? Infant/Toddler Bedding & Pajamas without flame retardant materials Hello again, Smelly Freezer I bought a mid-size, top loading freezer at a garage sale and it has a smell I need to get rid of. I have cleaned it with soap and let it air out for days. I turned it on and put baking soda in it and the smell is still there. Green cleaner for a ceramic cooktop We just moved into a house with new kitchen appliances. The stove has a ceramic cooktop and came with a small bottle of cleaner made by Whirlpool (also the maker or the stove). Judging from the smell alone I doubt its non-toxic. It list only one ingredient, citric acid. It has a caution warning for eye irritant. I read on here that cream of tartar might work and would like some more suggestions. Where do you get cream of tartar? I'm new to the non-toxic, green stuff so any help would be appreciated! Airport X Rays I travel at least once a month with my husband and toddler. All of our family lives out of state so we make use of my husband's flight benefits (he works for an airline). As I'm very picky about the foods my toddler eats (no airport food) I bring along yogurt, milk in a thermos, fruit and the like. I usually have to check some of the food because of security. Does anyone know how the X-Rays affect the food? I've done some research and find that it's a very low amount. However I'd like to know if it's damaging his food and whether my good intentions are actually detrimental. How about DuPont Real Touch Elite laminate? hello Debra, WENWEI WENG Chinese Lacquer Furniture Off Gassing Hello, how do i make sure my air conditioner doesn't have mold? I recently opened up the small closet that stores my air conditioner and discovered mold on the ceiling. I dont know how to make sure that the unit is safe to run. Is there a way to clean the air conditioner in case there is mold inside? Any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated! Sugar in Lotions I have hypoglycemia and use a lotion called Radiance Body Lotion by Burt's Bees. I watch my sugar intake but sometimes I feel tired like I've eaten sugar. I wonder if the sugar in the lotion could be affecting me. It contains glucose (sugar), sucrose distearate (sugar emulsifier), and glucose oxidase. Removing Hard Water Deposits ice cream maker does anyone know of a good SMALL non-plastic ice cream maker? KAT Glycerin Hi, GWENOVEAVE
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