Comments on: Ask Almost-Doctor Dan: True, False or Meh… http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/ Two Young People + One Old House = Love Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-824979 YoungHouseLove Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:57:04 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-824979 Dr. Dan (that's right- he's a Doctor now!) has chatted about triclosan here, so hopefully that helps: http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/ask-almost-doctor-dan-handy-or-harmful/ True to form, he hasn't specifically studied sodium lauryl sulfate so he hates to comment (he thinks that's like "guessing" and he doesn't like to discuss anything he hasn't specifically studied) but there are brands like Avalon Organics and Dr. Bronners that go without it if you just want to be safe. Maybe try googling around or seeing if there are books at the library on that? xo, s

Dr. Dan (that’s right- he’s a Doctor now!) has chatted about triclosan here, so hopefully that helps: http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/ask-almost-doctor-dan-handy-or-harmful/

True to form, he hasn’t specifically studied sodium lauryl sulfate so he hates to comment (he thinks that’s like “guessing” and he doesn’t like to discuss anything he hasn’t specifically studied) but there are brands like Avalon Organics and Dr. Bronners that go without it if you just want to be safe. Maybe try googling around or seeing if there are books at the library on that?

xo,
s

]]> By: riss http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-824949 riss Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:33:42 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-824949 what about Triclosen in antibacterial soap and Parabens found in 90% of skin care products that studies find it shows up in breast cancer cell samples. That's interesting about sodium lauryl sulfate. what about sodium lauryl sulfide? or is it sulfite? I thought that it's a foaming agent, and what you are washing your hair with, you're finding it in dish and clothes detergent...which you would think is way too harsh. it's been feared to cause hair thinning and stripping. right? what about Triclosen in antibacterial soap and Parabens found in 90% of skin care products that studies find it shows up in breast cancer cell samples.
That’s interesting about sodium lauryl sulfate. what about sodium lauryl sulfide? or is it sulfite? I thought that it’s a foaming agent, and what you are washing your hair with, you’re finding it in dish and clothes detergent…which you would think is way too harsh. it’s been feared to cause hair thinning and stripping. right?

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-675681 YoungHouseLove Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:35:49 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-675681 So sorry, Almost-Doctor Dan hasn't studied specific cleaning supplies in detail (and hates to comment on things outside of his expertise). You might want to google "all natural cleaning supplies" since items like vinegar and baking soda/powder are known to remove odors. Hope it helps! xo, s

So sorry, Almost-Doctor Dan hasn’t studied specific cleaning supplies in detail (and hates to comment on things outside of his expertise). You might want to google “all natural cleaning supplies” since items like vinegar and baking soda/powder are known to remove odors. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: natalie b http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-675665 natalie b Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:22:39 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-675665 Hi there guys I love this website! Can I ask you and Almost Doctor Dan what can I safely use to clean the house we have just bought? It is in an appalling state not only visually but it truely assaults the senses as it has been inhabited by a lady with many cats. They have been allowed to use the home as a toilet and it is completely overpowering! We are in the process of ripping out everything- cupboards, carpets etc and the whole house, walls, cement floors are in urgent need of substantial scrubbing-what can we use to clean and remove the smell of years of cat urine? Your input would be very gratefully recieved! Thanks guys Hi there guys I love this website! Can I ask you and Almost Doctor Dan what can I safely use to clean the house we have just bought? It is in an appalling state not only visually but it truely assaults the senses as it has been inhabited by a lady with many cats. They have been allowed to use the home as a toilet and it is completely overpowering!
We are in the process of ripping out everything- cupboards, carpets etc and the whole house, walls, cement floors are in urgent need of substantial scrubbing-what can we use to clean and remove the smell of years of cat urine? Your input would be very gratefully recieved! Thanks guys

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-530550 YoungHouseLove Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:09:24 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-530550 I use Dr. Bronner's soap in the shower and to wash my face before bed. It's really mild. I also use Badger sunscreen (it's ranked really well on EWG's cosmetics database). And for make-up I use Organic Wear (bronzer, eye shadow, and mascara) which is also really mild so my skin seems to appreciate that. I don't use any face creams or anything other than sunscreen (they seem to irritate my skin) so just using mild make-up and soap seems to work. Hope it helps! xo, s

I use Dr. Bronner’s soap in the shower and to wash my face before bed. It’s really mild. I also use Badger sunscreen (it’s ranked really well on EWG’s cosmetics database). And for make-up I use Organic Wear (bronzer, eye shadow, and mascara) which is also really mild so my skin seems to appreciate that. I don’t use any face creams or anything other than sunscreen (they seem to irritate my skin) so just using mild make-up and soap seems to work. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: Taylor http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-530367 Taylor Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:14:49 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-530367 After (unsuccessfully) searching all the words I could think of, I decided just to ask (2 years later): What do you use for skin care Sherry? With skin cancer concerns, I'm looking for something natural and to avoid retinyl palmitate and any parabens. I'm guessing you're as vigilant about skin care as you are about other organic/health/natural issues. Thanks! After (unsuccessfully) searching all the words I could think of, I decided just to ask (2 years later): What do you use for skin care Sherry? With skin cancer concerns, I’m looking for something natural and to avoid retinyl palmitate and any parabens. I’m guessing you’re as vigilant about skin care as you are about other organic/health/natural issues. Thanks!

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-44262 YoungHouseLove Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:03:48 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-44262 Hey Bev, You're right about loving cast iron! It's heralded as very safe in the green world (unlike Teflon) so it sounds like you've got some great pots and pans going on already! xo, s

Hey Bev,

You’re right about loving cast iron! It’s heralded as very safe in the green world (unlike Teflon) so it sounds like you’ve got some great pots and pans going on already!

xo,
s

]]> By: Bev http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-44259 Bev Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:00:09 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-44259 Sherry, I am coveting those Greenware pieces, but I have SO much cookware already and it wouldn't be "green" to pitch it all. Anyway, my favorite pots and pans to cook with cast iron (enameled and non-enameled). Cast iron lasts forever, and I am not aware of any health concerns. Also, it's getting a lot cheaper, even Target has Le Creuset knockoffs that are supposed to be just as good as the original. And because they can be heated to higher temps, they create a great sear on meats. Sherry, I am coveting those Greenware pieces, but I have SO much cookware already and it wouldn’t be “green” to pitch it all. Anyway, my favorite pots and pans to cook with cast iron (enameled and non-enameled). Cast iron lasts forever, and I am not aware of any health concerns. Also, it’s getting a lot cheaper, even Target has Le Creuset knockoffs that are supposed to be just as good as the original. And because they can be heated to higher temps, they create a great sear on meats.

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-44067 YoungHouseLove Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:01:10 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-44067 Hmm, good question Johnna. Here's a link to some awesome stainless and BPA free travel coffee mugs: http://www.thesoftlanding.com/tea-and-coffee-tumblers.html I'm sure Almost-Doctor Dan would endorse stainless steel models over the BPA free plastic options just because those may potentially leech other chemicals at high temperatures (which could likely happen with hot coffee). Hope it helps! xo, s

Hmm, good question Johnna. Here’s a link to some awesome stainless and BPA free travel coffee mugs: http://www.thesoftlanding.com/tea-and-coffee-tumblers.html

I’m sure Almost-Doctor Dan would endorse stainless steel models over the BPA free plastic options just because those may potentially leech other chemicals at high temperatures (which could likely happen with hot coffee). Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: Johnna http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/06/ask-almost-doctor-dan-true-falst/comment-page-2/#comment-44063 Johnna Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:51:36 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=13234#comment-44063 So I feel terrible contantly posting to your site - I am convinced you'll think I am a stalker but I have another question: What do you replace travel coffee mugs with? All of them are plastic! And what is your take on BPA free Nalgene water bottles? Are they as good as stainless? Thanks for your help! Johnna So I feel terrible contantly posting to your site – I am convinced you’ll think I am a stalker but I have another question:

What do you replace travel coffee mugs with? All of them are plastic! And what is your take on BPA free Nalgene water bottles? Are they as good as stainless?

Thanks for your help!
Johnna

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