DEBRA'S ANSWER:

I know there are some readers out there who know more about insulation than I do. So I'll leave this answer to them.

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DEBRA'S ANSWER:

Polycarbonate bottles are known to leach Bisphenol-A (BPA), so check with the manufacturer to see if this one does. There may be some new BPA-free polycarbonates I haven't heard of.

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First of all, Ecodent does not make toothpaste, they make tooth powders. I have used them and really like them--in fact I probably will be buying more very soon since I have been trying out some other tooth powders I didn't like.

I actually prefer tooth powders over toothpaste. Ecodent toothpowders contain minerals and herbs, no sweeteners or sodium lauryl sulfate.

All Ecodent dental care products are fine with me.

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Personally, I stay away from the microwave, but I have no experience with convection ovens.

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I'm not familiar with this practice. Readers, what is your experience with this?

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It does have natural ingredients, however, I think their claim that it is the "only natural toothpaste" is incorrect.

My only disagreement is that it contains stevia, xylitol and sorbitol, all considered "natural" because they come from plant sources, but they are so highly refined they are no longer in their natural state.

If you want the coral minerals, just buy a coral calcium carbonate supplement and brush with that.

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Silica is the chemical compound silicon dioxide, an oxide of silicon. Silica is most commonly found in nature as sand or quartz, as well as in the cell walls of diatoms (as in diatomaceous earth. It is the most abundant mineral in the Earth's crust.

Silica is used primarily in the production of window glass, drinking glasses and bottled beverages, as well as optical fibers for telecommunications. It is a primary raw material for many ceramics including earthenware, stoneware and porcelain, and industrial Portland cement.

Silica is common additive in food products, where it is used primarily as a flow agent in powdered foods, or to absorb water.

I know of no harmful effects from digesting silica in foods or supplements. In fact, it is sold as a mineral supplement.

Silicosis is a disabling, nonreversible and sometimes fatal lung disease caused by overexposure to breathing large amounts of crystalline silica, such as amounts you would be exposed to in workplace exposures. It is not toxic, it is a particle hazard. You wouldn't be exposed to this amount at home.

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Just use regular white or yellow woodworking glue such as Elmer's.

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If you are airing the cabinets in a heated garage for at least 6 months, you probably will not need to seal them.

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