EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Having a sufficient level of magnesium in your body is clearly beneficial, while depletion can be detrimental to your health. You can eat it or pop it, or do both. Consuming minerals…
“Solid wastes are the discarded leftovers of our advanced consumer society. This growing mountain of garbage and trash represents not only an attitude of indifference toward valuable natural resources, but also a serious economic…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Whether you came from the baby boom, Generation X, or millennial time period, from your first days to today, you’ve likely been consuming fluoride, in your water supply, your food, and in…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Within the medical freedom community, there is judgment. It’s no wonder, as personal bias pushed onto other people is a tendency of the human race. To step out of this vicious cycle,…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: There’s a tendency to attach yourself to past beliefs—what seemed morally “right or wrong” then; what made sense previously. The thing is … that way of thinking doesn’t allow for the way…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: It’s a human tendency to label, categorize, and make judgments. Living in a paradigm of good vs. bad, right vs. wrong, and positive vs. negative, etc., keeps you operating in a realm…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Infections can be serious, and even deadly. It’s to your discretion, in combination with your integrative practitioner’s knowledge, what road to choose. As always, there is no “one way,” or “right way”…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: For years, you’ve sought out Chinese food restaurants that don’t use MSG because you heard it was bad for your health. Whatever was in that mysterious “chemical” wasn’t as important as simply…
“In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ~ George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic By Rick Rydell Andrew Gruel is a man known for…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Feeling “emotionally squeezed” can be debilitating—so much so, you feel trapped in a perception of impending difficulty, with no escape. From where did this monster arise, you may have asked yourself? Whether…
“I've found that there is always some beauty left - in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.” ~ Anne Frank, “The Diary of a Young Girl,” 1947 By…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Smart nutrition includes letting go of doctrine-thinking. The decades-old ideas you’ve clung to may be applicable now, or conversely, may not be worthy of your commitment any longer. Are you open to…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: When has a society gone too far—opting for convenience first, driving so-called “advancements,” and allowing corporate greed to override the health of its people and environment? With innumerable particles of toxic plastics…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Here’s a tip that will save you time when sourcing your nutritional supplements: Skip straight away to the section on the facts label that says “other ingredients.” If you see fillers, binders,…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: If you thought chiropractic care was solely for relieving neck, back, and other musculoskeletal pain, you may not be aware of the wider health implications in this field of medicine. Certainly, the…
“All the suffering, stress, and addiction comes from not realizing you already are what you are looking for.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn, American Professor of Medicine By Janey Bibolet Ward Chances are…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: It’s a shame to have to worry about inferior ingredients unknowingly festering in your baby’s food source. Understandably, while you may feel overwhelmed, and would rather not have to traverse through the…
SUMMARY: It’s easy to portray the pharmaceutical industry as the hero (during the pandemic) or the villain (profits over health). The reality is more complex, and whichever camp you fall into, know that it’s not…
SUMMARY: Summer sun means exposed skin—happy news for mosquitos, their blood-sucking brethren, and other bug buddies. Under these conditions, you may be tempted to reach for that convenient bottle of insect repellent. However, after learning about…
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: “Side” effects. As in … not the main event. Like hors d'oeuvres or appetizers. No … better yet—a mere garnish, likened to a whimsical sprig of parsley laying on the side of…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Cancer—the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably with the ability to spread throughout your body; infiltrating and wreaking havoc on your tissue and organs. With the degree of Big Chem bombardment,…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Smart meters have been normalized as the new-ish energy readers in neighborhoods near and far. Regardless, that doesn’t mean exercising caution should be overlooked when it comes to their electromagnetic frequency (EMF)…
“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” ~ Wystan Hugh Auden, British poet and political activist Written by Rick Rydell Edited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. Does your drinking water need cleaning…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: It's easy to miss the obvious—important aspects of your life that get overlooked, such as the quality of your clothing. Worn daily, touching your skin, and impacting your health. There’s more than meets…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: You may know mold when you see and smell it—black and green splattered colorings of who knows what—and its musty scent that permeates from hidden corners straight into your nostrils. If it’s in…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: You’re not feeling well—exhausted with a slight cough, and a bit of a sore throat. Better get that vitamin C, you tell yourself. You swing over to the local convenience store and scan…
“On May 3, 2023 the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food approved changes to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulatory guidance that, along with similar changes permitted by the Minister of Health in May of 2022,…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Cold water immersion has mental and physical health benefits, yes, but how does it actually feel? If you think it’s akin to a kid eating spinach with their nose plugged, forcing it down…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: There’s a reason why every other commercial on YouTube is targeting “Cancer.” In reality, the focus isn’t Cancer at all. As you “read between the lines,” it’s clear the advertiser, Big Pharma, wants…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Where do you draw the line for the acceptance or rejection of man-made chemicals on your skin, or inside closed spaces mingling with the air you breathe? Society implores you to listen to…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Good fats (saturated), bad fats (hydrogenated), good carbs (organic berries), bad carbs (refined sugar), good protein (organic, pastured eggs), bad protein (meats cured w/ nitrites and antibiotics). Granted you may not agree, and…
“The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” – Ann Wigmore, Lithuanian–American holistic health practitioner, naturopath, and raw food advocate …
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: New fruit and veggie sticker alert—“Apeel”—“protective coating.” What exactly is this product protecting? And if it’s not your health, what price are you willing to pay to foster the longevity of your apples…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: You’re walking down the street in a suburban neighborhood; make that urban, or inner city, or quantifiably any ‘ole town anywhere. Festering in the air, the thick, dense aroma wafts by you, burning…
SUMMARY: Homeschooling was once projected as the domain of out-of-fashion larger families, crunchy earth mamas, and White, religious zealots. But COVID-19 and its accompanying ilk may have permanently changed that for hundreds of thousands of…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: There is a great deal to consider today for healthy living—what you eat and drink, the types of cosmetics and body care items you use, household cleaning products, and the list goes on.…
“I like coffee because it gives me the illusion that I might be awake.” ~ Lewis Black, American stand-up comedian and actor By Carter Trent Coffee is an astonishingly popular beverage in…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: There’s no one-size-fits all when it comes to health and medical interventions, including food-for-nutrition, nutritional supplements, such as vitamins and minerals, herbal formulas, allopathic treatments, preventative holistic modalities, and homeopathy, a unique system…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: There are many reasons you may be drawn to intermittent fasting (IF): detoxification, lowering blood sugar, balancing weight, or enhancing your energy level. Maybe you’re curious to find out what the current hype…
The American Dental Association (ADA) doesn’t want you to know that a routine root canal can develop into an infection, leading to chronic physical pain throughout your body, emotional suffering, and the decline of your…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Making sense of the use of glyphosate in our food supply is not an easy task. The prevalence of man-made chemicals in our food, water, cosmetic, and household products is widespread and insidious.…
“Even if you never have the chance to see or touch the ocean, the ocean touches you with every breath you take, every drop of water you drink, every bite you consume. Everyone, everywhere is…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Do you need to break-up with salt, or can this tongue-tantalizing substance be a “friend with benefits?” Does “everything in moderation” include these white granules, with its red flag warnings about hypertension and…
AB 659 would require 8-12 CA Grade School Children to be vaccinated for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Background: A Voice for Choice Advocacy has sounded the warning for the past eight years when "Bad Bills" have been…
“This magical, marvelous food on our plate, this sustenance we absorb, has a story to tell. It has a journey. It leaves a footprint. It leaves a legacy. To eat with reckless abandon, without conscience,…
SUMMARY: Since 2020, when COVID-19 kicked off a flurry of rules in the name of public health, masking everyone—including young children—has been painted by authorities as a commonsense, risk-free measure to prevent the spread of…
History of Adding the COVID-19 Vaccine to the CA K-12 School Vaccine Requirements: October 1, 2021: Governor Gavin Newsom announced California would be the first state in the nation to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: In an article investigating mass shootings in the United States, we would be remiss not to address the tragic events that took place over the last week at Monterey Park in Southern California…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: The food in your child’s retro or TV-inspired lunchbox may be healthier than what their school is serving. This is especially true if your kid is toting whole, unprocessed foods with nutritious “macros”—fats,…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Examining blood donation and recipient options for the unvaccinated medical freedom community is new territory; now highlighted post-COVID-19 pandemic mayhem. This concerned population also includes vaccinated folks who opted out of recent mRNA…
SUMMARY: Entering the new year can feel inspiring—visions, aspirations, and letting go of what’s no longer needed. While you may forgo making “resolutions,” for fear of not following through, if you or a member of…
“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe By Erin McClintock You may have heard the expression, “trust must be earned.” But what does earning…
SUMMARY: December 2022; Christmas is approaching. As is New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and leftover pies, cakes, and candies to follow. It wouldn’t be a big deal during holiday time if you threw caution…
SUMMARY: Despite the incessant mantra of “safe and effective,” those who have received the most COVID-19 vaccines are proving to be at higher risk of contracting the very disease they are trying to avoid, than…
SUMMARY: “Chemicals are everywhere, so why bother paying attention?” is echoed across mainstream America and beyond. The reason for this attitude is obvious; it’s called “overwhelm.” When something seems too big to go up against,…
SUMMARY: When we make decisions about what to put in, on, or around our bodies, it’s a smart idea to consider the risk to benefit ratio. “Is this worth it?” is a fine question to…
SUMMARY: Marketing can be “tricky” business, especially when the intention is self-interest, and based solely on profits as the bottom line. We were duped in the 1950s with the false notion that consuming fats was…
What comes to mind when you think of California? Sunny days, sandy beaches, healthy living, and laid-back lifestyles? Your vision may be true, or simply a positive projection from memorable West Coast filmed-on-location movies. Perhaps…
SUMMARY: Action changes things, and actions start with a thought. The types of thoughts that create positive and effective actions begin with smart questions. “What can I do now, and how can I help?” In…
SUMMARY: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic gave such deference to external circumstances and solutions, that it crowded out children’s confidence—in themselves, their relationships, and their creative capabilities. This aggravated a swelling mental health crisis…
SUMMARY: Understanding the connection between your gut health and your emotional state, not to mention your physical well-being, can impact your life greatly. We all want to feel “good”—energized, productive, and full of joy. Bloating…
SUMMARY: Since the introduction of AstroTurf in the 1960s, synthetic grass has been presented as a long-lasting, eco-friendly alternative to natural grass for athletic and recreational uses. Have “We the People'' been deceived for over…
SUMMARY: Is vaccination safe, and if not… is it worth the risk to offset the illness you’re trying to avoid? Does getting vaccinated provide relief from fear and anxiety that feel too hard to live…
You are what you eat… ATE. And if you’re indulging in factory farmed meat, this includes GMO corn, soy, and wheat: known belly-busters that create inflammation in your gut and cause serious health issues. Rising…
SUMMARY: Marketing is what’s found on the front of food packages. “Pure,” natural, wholesome, ancient, “healthy,” low-carb, low-sugar, doctor-approved, and yes, even “organic.” “Big Food” is counting on YOU to be a surface-level consumer; trusting…
SUMMARY: When there’s a veil in front of us, it’s impossible to see the whole picture. Fine lines and details that are critical components to empowered decision-making are obscured. When what we see and hear…
1000s of VETO Postcards Flood the Governor's Desk! 4 bills continue to Governor's desk so Contact him TODAY! September 12, 2022 Update: THANK YOU to everyone who participated in A Voice for Choice Advocacy's postcard…
SUMMARY: An unvaccinated New York man tested positive for polio this summer, catching a strain of poliovirus that only comes from the vaccine. Local wastewater samples are popping up positive, too. This raises two questions:…
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SUMMARY: Since early 2020, we’ve received repetitive messages about the importance of building our immune systems; mainly by accepting a series of vaccinations, and/or contracting a virus we’d rather avoid. Missing from this conversation, is…
SB 866 is DEAD! The CA Legislative Vaccine Work group is a Failure! 4 bills continue to Governor's desk so Send him a postcard! August 31, 2022 Update: On the last day of the legislative…
As a society, are we willing to open our eyes to the history of experimentation on everyday people? It’s “them not us” we might think, from a stance lacking compassion. If we care about protecting…
The next 2 weeks are critical Call your Senator and Assembly Member this week! Take action TODAY - AVFCA has made it easy to call! August 16, 2022 Update: Last week both the Senate and…
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Moving through life in a collective trance equates to a dumbed-down society. Cast under the spell of group think, especially in isolation, we may search outside ourselves to be rescued. To rise…
The next 3 weeks are critical to kill the 5 remaining 'Bad' Bills Take action TODAY - Won't take more than 10 minutes! August 8, 2022 Update: Bills were heard in the Appropriations Committee last week. …
SUMMARY: Extreme social pressure, psychological and physical trauma, and isolation are outcomes of mainstream society’s response to the COVID-19 “pandemic.” Let’s break down the details in order to make wise decisions for ourselves, and inform…
Rumor has it TODAY at 9AM SB 866 may be Amended and Voted on by the Assembly! A Quick FAQ on the SB 866 Amendments SB 866 (Wiener), which allows 12+ year old minors to…
SB 866 was not voted by the full Assembly on Monday Support is wavering, Opposition is rising! Call your Assembly Member and ask for a meeting TODAY asking them to Oppose or Abstain on SB…
SB 866 will be heard in by the Assembly Judiciary Committee next Wednesday, June 1 at 8:30AM Submit a letter to the Advocacy Portal by noon TODAY! Email and Call legislators on the Committee before June…
AB 2098 could be heard on the Assembly Floor as early as today Email your Assembly Member TODAY asking them to Oppose AB AB 2098! AB 2098 Physicians and surgeons: unprofessional conduct, introduced by Asm…
SB 866 will be heard in a special hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee next Thursday, May 5 around 11am Email legislators on the Committee TODAY asking them to Oppose SB 866! SB 866 Minors: vaccine…
4 BAD Bills on Hold 1 BAD Bill Amended 5 BAD Bills to Go! Bill Summary and Action To Take.... Below A Voice for Choice Advocacy gives you a detailed description of all the bills…
AB 1797 Assembly Health Committee was postponed to next week due to technical difficulties Keep emailing legislators on the Committee asking them to Oppose AB 1797! AB 1797 Immunization registry, introduced by Asm Akilah Weber…
SB 1464 is ON HOLD!! While A Voice for Choice Advocacy did not take a position on SB 1464, Stand Up California was opposed, and we wanted to share the good news. This afternoon, Senator Richard…
AB 1797 will be heard in Assembly Health Committee on Tuesday at 1:30pm AB 2098 will be heard in Assembly Business and Professions Committee next Tuesday at 9:00am Email legislators on the Committees TODAY asking them…
AB 1993 will be heard in Assembly Labor and Employment Committee next Wednesday at 1:30pm Email legislators on the Committee TODAY asking them to Oppose AB 1993! AB 1993 Employment: COVID-19 vaccination requirements, introduced by Asm…
AVFCA Religious Exemption Writing Workshop Now Available Online Is your Employer, College or School Mandating the COVID or booster vaccine? Do you have sincerely held religious beliefs against vaccination? Are you struggling with how to…
6 "Bad" Bills and 6 "Good" Bills What do they mean? Where do they go from here? What can you do about these bills? If you missed Christina's presentation on Tuesday describing the bills in detail,…
AVFCA Predictions are pretty close to reality when it comes to 2022 Legislation and COVID Protocols Don't get sidetracked or put your guard down Stopping CA's BAD Bills has to be the focus! People…
Three bills will effect how Physicians and Surgeons in CA are overseen by the Medical Board Take Action: 1) Make an appointment TODAY to meet with your CA Senator AND Assembly member today to…
AB 1993 would require all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 Take Action: 1) Make an appointment TODAY to meet with your CA Assembly member today to discuss AB 1993 - Not sure who…
-On Tuesday, A Voice for Choice Advocacy, and a number of other organizations, posted an action alert to call the CA Senate Rules Committee to ask that SB 871 (COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Daycare/School)…
-Tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., the Senate Rules Committee will be meeting and referring SB 871 (COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Daycare/School) and SB 866 (Immunization Minor Consent)bills to committees. The more committees…
- Last week, A Voice for Choice Advocacy, California Health Coalition Advocacy, Educate Advocate, PERK (Protection of Educational Rights of Kids), and CA Freedom Keepers presented information about the history of medical mandates, how to…
‘Get Toxins Out’ - Legislative update - CA will soon begin the process of banning the use of toxic PFAS, aka, “forever chemicals” in to-go containers, paper straws, and food wrappers, thanks to AB1200,…
SB 871 would require daycare and school children to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and would remove the personal belief exemption for future CDPH implemented vaccines Take Action: Make an appointment TODAY to meet with your…
The CA Vaccine Work Group and SB 866 which would allow 12+ year old minors to consent to vaccines without their parents knowledge? Take Action: Make an appointment TODAY to meet with your CA State Senator…
- Watching the debacle of COVID-19 vaccine mandates over the past two years from the sidelines as both a journalist and as someone who has been deemed a “vaccine-hesitant,” has been an interesting experience, to…
Omicron variant could push disease into endemic status after spreading through population - We, as a collective, are suffering from “Pandemic burnout.” We are weary and looking for hope on the horizon. Is the…
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California will be the first state in the nation to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for K-12 students and staff to attend school in-person A Voice for Choice Advocacy has warned this…
(Please share this email with friends and family in California) The potential bill (AB1102) allowing employers to require Emergency Use Authorized Vaccines is still alive! Come to Sacramento September 8th, share the petition and get people…
