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: During your pregnancy, and while giving birth, cultivating a state of calm, relaxed energy throughout your body and mind can help decrease anticipated fear and physical pain. Self-hypnosis birthing programs teach you how to do this with a...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: You’ve cultivated a watchful eye on the food you eat. You understand that clever marketing on Big Food products is big business, so you cautiously pay close attention. But when you can’t see hidden additives or agents because they’re sprayed on...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: As is the case with many foods, deciphering health claims, and understanding manufacturer packaging messaging can be tricky. This often calls for deeper investigation, while rejecting blind trust. Similar to boxed breakfast cereals, the alluring...
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” ~ Angela Davis, American political activist, professor, and author By Robyn Chittister Being tops in the world is usually seen as a good thing, but what if a nation...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Carefree and easygoing with the wind beneath your feet. If you’re “earthing,” underneath your soles you’ll be stepping on grass, dirt, sand, or pebbles. If you think “feeling the energy” of the Earth’s connectivity is “way out,” perhaps you’ll be...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: It’s not that incandescent light bulbs are impossible to find, but if you want to stick with the “healthier than LED” bulb, you’ll need to take a step beyond going down to your local hardware store. There are other ways you can conserve energy, e.g.,...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: In Western mainstream medicine, osteoporosis, a disease resulting in weak and brittle bones, is typically treated with chemical pharmaceuticals. With an eye on symptom-reduction in an attempt to prevent bone fractures and falls, via drugs, little...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Blood therapies have shown positive results for the prevention and treatment of multiple health conditions. Local clinics are increasingly sought out, gaining popularity for their IV injections, infusing “boosts of energy,” and rejuvenating your...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Taking care of your teeth and gums is one of the most important things you can do for your physical, and therefore, mental well-being. Because the condition of your oral cavity (mouth space) is intrinsically linked to your general health, neglecting...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The “advancement” of technology, including food bioengineering, is not necessarily a move in the right direction. “Right”—healthy for human bodies, animals, and the environment. Questioning the expansion of an industry’s methods, products, and...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: This time last year, A Voice for Choice Advocacy published its first sun story—”An Exposé on Sunlight: Bathe, Avoid, or Find a Middle Ground?.” Both stories address receiving vitamin D directly from the sun, and each touches on various aspects of...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: It seems that when it comes to diet and nutrition, in regard to production and manufacturing practices, the ability to deconstruct myth, and/or an “agendized narrative” may be welcomed. Pros and cons of consuming raw dairy exist, and as such, it’s...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: With all of life’s hurdles, and finally understanding the concept of “letting go” to put peace of mind first, the unimaginable happens—your thick, full head of hair begins to dwindle. All life lessons are out the door while you panic … at least for a...
A Voice for Choice Advocacy (AVFCA) has been educating, advocating, and litigating on vaccine choice in California for nearly 10 years. Founded in 2015 in response to SB277, which eliminated Personal Belief Exemptions for K-12 school vaccine requirements, as continued...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Theoretically, it could be said, if you consume organic plants—fruits and vegetables—you’ll receive enough vitamins, minerals, and enzymes to support optimal health. But the truth is, there has always been unknowns to this theory. In addition, the...
Since 2015, A Voice for Choice Advocacy has been at the forefront if advocating to ensure students and employees at California’s public colleges and universities are not mandated to receive vaccines - giving testimony at Board meetings, writing legal position letters,...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: When it comes to addressing body odor that can be embarrassing and hinder self-esteem, there are many options. Whole body deodorants are being marketed like crazy on social media, particularly aimed at women. Unfortunately, these products are part...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The more knowledge you have, the more choices you’ll become aware of. And while you can “pick your battles,” you can also “meet your opportunities.” So what is there to do about the minuscule amounts of hexane lurking in your food that you cannot...
“The future needs more active farmers and gardeners who consciously create an attitude of responsibility within themselves so that they become guardians of the soil and true friends of nature.” ~ Heinz Grotzke, author and professional gardener Written by Tracy...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Cortisol is a hormone that is released during a stress response. It is a normal function of cortisol to raise, and then come back to baseline. That said, undergoing chronic stress with little repose pins cortisol to a heightened position, lingering...