Over time, regulations and guidelines change, ongoing research produces new results, and manufactures and retailers implement new practices. Unlike many publications, A Voice for Choice Advocacy is committed to keeping our articles up-to-date, so even if an article was written months or years ago, it includes the most current information available.
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: What if the key to recharging your brain isn’t a new app or supplement—but simply stepping back from the constant buzz? Unplug, slow down, and explore the surprising power of a dopamine reset. From the science behind your brain’s reward system to...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Acid reflux isn’t just about spicy food and late-night snacks. Under the surface, posture, gut health, and nervous system regulation quietly shape how reflux and GERD take hold—and why they’re often so hard to resolve. Compressed breathing, slumped...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Methylene blue shows promise for treating malaria and supporting neurological health, partly due to its ability to enhance mitochondrial function and improve cellular energy production. However, as a synthetic compound, it carries potential side...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Aromatherapy taps into the powerful link between scent and the brain, influencing mood, memory, and emotions through direct stimulation of the limbic system. Essential oils trigger the release of key neurotransmitters and activate the autonomic...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The rise of industrial chicken farming has profoundly impacted animal welfare, public health, and the environment. Rapid growth and intensive practices have reshaped the American diet—and what that means for the chickens themselves. Common labels and...
“Your thyroid is like a delicate orchestra, and all the players need to be in harmony for optimal health.” ~ Anthony William, author of “Medical Medium Thyroid Healing.” By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC The thyroid—one of the smallest and most powerful glands in...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Natural burial strips away the extras—no lacquered boxes, no chemical preservation. It’s a simpler goodbye, one that leans into decay instead of delaying it. Your body nourishes the soil, not a sealed, airtight box. For some, that sounds unsettling....
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: What if today’s medical thinking reclaimed a wisdom it once held—that healing rarely requires force, but resonance? Homeopathy reveals the quiet persistence of a system born of observation, shaped by necessity, and still practiced by millions today....
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Long known for its ability to trap toxins, activated charcoal is now being explored for its potential in mental healthcare. Growing research suggests it could help manage mood disorders like bipolar and depression by reducing inflammation, supporting...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Environmental toxins, particularly benzene, are linked to the rise of type 2 diabetes, showing that the danger goes far beyond just sugar and grain flours. Chemical exposure from various sources may significantly contribute to diabetes development....
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Lab-grown meat and plant-based substitutes promise sustainability and health—but what’s really behind the packaging? Beneath the green labels are industrial processes, synthetic additives, and billionaire-backed agendas. Far from being clean...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: In a world dominated by screens, it’s all too easy to find yourself glued to your device—whether you’re scrolling through social media or running your own business from the comfort of home. The common denominator? Hours spent slumped at a desk or...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: What’s truly “extreme”? For some, it’s colon cleansing, cold plunges, or the carnivore diet. For others, it’s the steady rise of overprescribed medications, invasive surgeries, and a diet dominated by ultra-processed food-like-products. It all comes...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Whether you spent your childhood building sandcastles and moats for sand crabs, or dreamed of ocean breezes from landlocked places as an adult, chances are the deep blue holds a piece of your heart. This powerful, living ecosystem—home to marine...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: U.S. healthcare is a maze of rising costs and insurance confusion, leaving you caught in the middle. Despite outspending every other country, you’re stuck with poor health outcomes, chronic diseases, and preventable deaths on the rise. By focusing on...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Your body has a way of signaling its needs—hunger, pain, fatigue. Every organ, pathway, and function may serve a purpose beyond what’s immediately understood. When inflammation flares, pain and dysfunction can demand attention, sometimes requiring...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Americans are grappling with widespread chronic diseases, so much so that even young people may hesitate at the thought of living to a “ripe old age.” While hunter-gatherers like the Hadza tribe in Tanzania face high infant and maternal mortality due...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Grasping the true significance of MMR vaccination goes beyond the familiar pro-vax vs. anti-vax debate. As today’s health landscape differs vastly from the pre-vaccine era, it’s crucial to explore the nuances of vaccine-induced versus natural...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Sunlight fuels life on Earth, delivering infrared light—long revered for its health benefits across cultures. While technology often sparks both innovation and skepticism, research leaves no doubt: absorbing infrared light can improve circulation,...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Chances are if you step into an Airbnb rental, a hotel that is kitchen-equipped, a friend’s house, or perhaps your own home, you’ll find pots and pans with black interior coatings; sometimes scratches in the material are visible. Research shows it’s...