Cavities and Braces
Non-Toxic Living Tips Lisa Powers Non-Toxic Living Tips Lisa Powers

Cavities and Braces

My son needs two cavities filled. The MSDS of the 3M filler our dentist uses has some unpleasant ingredients. What is the least toxic resin or non resin solutions for tooth fillers for a kid with allergies (including nickel allergy)? He also needs braces and I want to know the least toxic materials we can have placed.

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Do Saunas Cause Mold?
Non-Toxic Living Tips Debra Lynn Dadd Non-Toxic Living Tips Debra Lynn Dadd

Do Saunas Cause Mold?

I've seen a few sources--including a fine book written by Holmes (the contractor & house inspector guy)--that advise against installing saunas in houses because they can cause trouble (e.g., mold) by introducing too much moisture into the house. In that regard, another source lumped saunas in the same category as indoor pools, indoor hot tubs, and steam showers.

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Ways to Neutralize Chlorine in Wash Water
Non-Toxic Living Tips Debra Lynn Dadd Non-Toxic Living Tips Debra Lynn Dadd

Ways to Neutralize Chlorine in Wash Water

I think we just figured out that my teenager with MCS is very sensitive to the chlorine in our municipal water (used for washing clothes, of course). We are at a temporary location. When we find a place to move to, I planned on getting a whole house filter system which I have not researched yet. I do have a chlorine filter on the shower. Is there something we can do with the wash water for now?

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