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debraTo: cyndikrallSent: 3/17/2009 11:52:55 A.M. Pacific Daylight TimeSubj: FROM DEBRA: Safe Nonstick Cookware Comparison, new Q+A ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! I'm wearing green today so I don't get pinched! I've been testing the new "healthy" nonstick cookwares by using them in my own kitchen, and have a comparison for you today. Debra :-)

HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #178 ~ 17 March 2009 * SAFE NONSTICK COOKWARE COMPARISON* GREEN LIVING Q & A BLOG: new Q & As / new comments on previous Q & As* CLASSIFIED ADS 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)Search the Back IssuesOther newsletters by Debra

 

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SAFE NONSTICK COOKWARE COMPARISON There are two brands of cookware that have safe nonstick finishes. I like them both, for different reasons. Xtrema Cookware is my #1 choice for healthy cookware. These pots and pans are 100% ceramic, through and through--made only from natural minerals and water. No metal. The lead-free high-tech ceramic glaze is easy to clean and does not leach lead or other toxic metals (see lab tests on website). The extremely hard cooking surface cannot be scratched by metal utensils or steel wool. Because the ceramic material holds heat exceptionally well, you get even cooking and save energy from cooking at lower temperatures. Attractive design lets you take the cookware straight to the table. This is the cookware I use every day for almost everything I cook. The only problem I have with Xtrema is that cooking eggs requires adding olive oil to the pan. Other oils don't work and neither does butter. But eggs cooked in olive oil is not to my taste. So I use a different pan use for eggs. Cuisinart GreenGourmet Cookware is my #1 choice for cooking eggs. This cookware is made of aluminum with a 70% recycled steel handle and a safe, petroleum-free ceramic nonstick finish. I have two of these pans and use them primarily to cook eggs. The finish is so nonstick I would call it "slippery," in fact, I have had food slip right out of the pan while pushing it around with a wooden spoon, so I usually flip the food now instead of using utensils. Both of these pans have a nonstick finish that is ceramic-based and contain no petroleum or plastic of any kind. The Xtrema cookware is considerably more expensive, but it is also much more eco-friendly. Both are made in China, so that's quite a trek, but very little cookware is made in America these days. I really like that Xtrema is made completely of ceramic, as the making of ceramic has much less impact on the environment than the mining, processing, and manufacture of metals. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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. I also am available Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm eastern time to answer your questions immediately and personally with a paid telephone consultation.

 

 

* Types of Wood Flooring

* Handling a Flea Infestation

* Safe Silver Polish

* Allergy-free air fresheners and candles

* Earth-Friendly Hand Sanitizer

* Non-Toxic Mascara Recommendation?

* Facial Brown Sun Spots: Non-Toxic Natural Remedy?

* Tempur-Pedic

* Removing mold from wood cutting board

* IKEA

* glass food processor

* nontoxic baby cribs

* Slow Cooker with Lead Free Glaze

* Slow Cooker with Lead Free Glaze

* looking for plastic-free coffee maker and rice cooker

* Murphy Oil Soap

* Odour of wool pillows and mattress

* Stainless steel ice-cube trays vs. Freezing in plastic

* granite countertop sealer (a safe one)

* What do I do with my toxic house?

* Children's cough syrup

* Unsafe solid-wood furniture

* Where to find the most Natural Vitamins

* Wintree Laundry Detergent

* Looking for unscented bar soap to make laundry soap

* stainless steel cookware

* waterproof mattress pad

* Chemicals in & on cotton

* Experience with Land and Sky Organic Mattress?

* Cleaning the Patio of Pet excriments

* Shower cleaner for soap scum and hard water deposits

* Help! My townhouse is being fumigated

* rice cooker

* Paint Offgassing

* Men's underwear

* wanted - beeswax & glycerin furniture polish recipe

* Swimscreen Skin Lotion

* Sealing a Cedar Deck

* 0-low VOC paint odor

* Pre-natal vitamins

 

 

 

 

Illness from ozone air purifier Last spring we used an ozone air purifier in my daughter's bedroom for 2 hours to eliminate mold in the air conditioning unit. Then we aired the room out thoroughly. She has not been able to return to the bedroom since, even tho we have completely changed out the air-conditioning vents--replaced them with all metal ducts and a new air conditioner. I have removed everything from her bedroom, but she still gets very ill if she just walks in the bedroom and she can't even be in our house for more than 15 minutes at a time. Do you have any ideas that would help us? This has been a nightmare.

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Ventilation Options Dear Debra, Your article on Building for MCS mentioned "passive ventilation" in homes, in addition to open windows. Our home is designed without a duct system. Are there options for ventilation, that don't depend on a duct system? Thank you for your help.

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This Old House Dear Debra and readers I moved to Michigan 5 years ago from California and started a remodel of an older home with my fiance. Having an auto immune disease and the meds required to control it must have set off a MCS reaction and I was very sick for a couple of years. I moved out of that house and in with my mom who also has an older home. It was built in 1939. There are old carpets, dirty vents and much needed painting projects along with a small kitchen upgrade to complete. I have Hunter air purifiers all over that handle dust and pollen but not sure they could handle a remodel. My question is where do I start to improve. I have my MCS somewhat under control but could be much better if I could get this old house fixed. There are covered hardwood floors throughout the home. I want to avoid ripping carpets and painting all at one time. Which would be better for my MCS? Do I go for the carpets first? My budget is small so I would welcome any ideas on where to get the biggest bang for my buck as I stumble through this project. Thanks Bonnie Johnson

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Green Friends and Home Help Making new friends or hiring any home help - from a plumber to a cleaning person is always difficult. I have explain and educate about the scent in self-care and laundry products and often supply them with new products (expensive!) Many people are emotionally attached to their products and are not interested or even offended. Those who are willing to work with me rarely get it right even after many trys. The worst is that now with molecularly binding laundry products the scent cannot be washed out. (Well, 5-10 washingings and drying in the very hot summer sun only will do it on natural fibers for me.) It is not hard for one to control what one uses - but others is a different story. Last summer I had some new doors installed and it was the contractor and his help that reeked not the builing materials! Now I need my kitchen done - oouch! Anyone have anything to share about how they deal with this? Full body coveralls?!?!

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school air Dear Debra, my child's school is undergoing MAJOR remodeling...I put a very good quality filter in his classroom but it is not making even the smell go away(15#s of carbon in it)...I use a smaller version at home and it does a pretty good job.Any ideas to solve this problem? Thank you sooooomuch Dalia

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Least Toxic Mattress Hi all, I am trying to purchase a metal daybed for our guest room and am desperately needing advice about the two twin mattress. I want the least toxic option, but the prices are through the roof. This will be slept on currently as a guest bed (not too often and for short periods, also the guests we would be having are completely unconcerned about these issues and buy standard mattresses themselves. However, I would like to use it daily to sit on while writing or doing crafts, reading etc., because it will double as my hobby room, so there will be contact but the mattress at this point will have bedding on it. Do you think I can feel reasonably safe, for these purposes, with a Serta or Sealy that claims they do not use PBDEs, or flame retardants other than Kevlar, cotton barrier fabrics and boric acid? Should I be concerned with any toxins from this type of mattress merely being emitted into the air, just by it being a piece of furniture in our home? My husband and I do not seem bothered by smells in products we purchase, however, our concern is more avoiding carcinogenics or neuro disruptors etc. over the long term exposure. Also, we do not have children, but would this pose an issue if we did, even if they weren't sleeping on the mattress? I am desperately hoping you can help me with this large and important purchase. Thank you!

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Steering wheel disintegrating, any ideas for a natural cover?

I drive an older 1998 Honda Civic, whether it be the lovely Florida climate or nature of the beast, my steering wheel is disintegrating. The top seems to be the worst there's fine dust and particles that gets all over my hands and causing me some concern, anytime I drive anywhere I have to look for a rest room to wash my hands off. Which is a whole nother nightmare altogether. I've looked at the few mega marts and auto stores here and all the covers have some kind of rubber backing that I can smell not even picking them up. Not to mention what the material on the top is, etc.. Anyone have any ideas what to do with an old steering wheel, Wool isn't going to work either as I'm allergic to it, so I'm not really sure what to do.

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Can paint seal in toxins and reduce off-gassing? 1. Does an eco-friendly sealant or zero VOC paint seal in off-gassing and toxins from plastics, wood, and/or similar materials in furniture, toys, and decorations to provide for continued safe use? 2.Does an organic fabric, covering non-organic material, reduce the airborne toxins and/or off-gassing exposure? Example: couches, mattresses, etc. 3. What are the major household items that you recommend everyone replace for their children & self to reduce toxic exposure? We rent so I cannot make structural changes) and I'm a single mom that stays with her all day to help with her treatment and recovery. She has numerous medical conditions that I know are caused by environmental toxins; autism, EGID, and systemic endocrine disorder. I've switched all food to organic, installed Reverse Osmosis water in all rooms, switched all bedding and her bed to organic and natural latex, and removed ALL plastic from her bedroom and kitchen (except air purifier) and the rest of the house 75% plastic free too. However, I really need a bed frame and cannot even begin to afford an all natural one after the cost of the rest of the stuff. I was hoping to buy a market bed and paint it to seal any toxins. I am also trying to reduce the off-gassing of my commercial mattress, as I have to save up for an eco-friendly one of my own after buying my daughters. Love your site. I'm on my way out to buy your book to carry around for easier reference when shopping. Do you make a pocket version of quick tips for shopping? If not, it would be a great resource for eco-friendly folks.

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non metal eyeglass frames Hello Debra, I thank you for your helpful site.Would you or any of your readers know of sources for non metal eyeglass frames? I've had a hard time finding these. Metals are receptors for emfs and emrs. Tia.

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Link between MCS and Disordered Eating Dear Debra, First, I want to say thank you for all your fantastic work and effort in sharing all the information you've gathered. It is so needed! I have MCS among other health conditions (which of course are all interrelated... candidiasis, EMF sensitivity, SAD, depression, etc.), and I am recovering from a long year filled with episodes of binge eating. I read in the autobiography section of your website that before you realized you were chemically sensitive, you also suffered from some of these other conditions, including binge eating. Can you tell me a bit more about how MCS and binge eating are related? I know that my low seratonin levels contribute to SAD, depression, and binge eating, etc., but I'm curious to learn more about the link between the MCS and bingeing. Thank you for any information you have on this. All best wishes! An Anonymous Friend

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New car outgas interior Hi Debra, I am enjoying your newsletter. It is very informative. Does anyone have tips and past experience on how to outgas the interior of a new car with cloth seats and carpet...quickest and most efficient way I have MCS. thank you Joseph

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natural rubber rainshoes? Hello out there, I am just raring to get outside and take in the coming spring weather, after a 5-month-long intense Minnesota winter! All the snow melting sure makes for a muddy spring, though. Does anyone with MCS know of a source of natural rubber shoes? Thank you! Katie

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need help with toxic odor from trisodium phosphate I scrubbed my concrete floor with trisodium phosphate--as advised by an "expert." Now I can't get rid of the strong detergent like smell. Can you give me some advice on what will help? THANKS

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eco friendly face care and make-up Dear Debra and Readers, Can anyone suggest some excellent lines for skin care that are non-toxic. I have explored many of the lines that are carried ion Whole Foods, but have not found anything that really works well and or doesn't make me red. Also, I would love to hear feedback on organic make-up lines, as I have not found a Line that I really love, yet, despite trying over a half dozen eco/organic lines. Thanks,

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