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.
By Sarah Campise Hallier EDITOR’S SUMMARY: A coalition backed by Big Food is disguising its lobbying as consumer advocacy. Under the name “Americans for Ingredient Transparency,” the group promotes a national “standard” that would erase state bans on toxic additives...
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Some experts now refer to insulin resistance in the brain as “type 3 diabetes”—a potential driver of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This metabolic lens reveals how disrupted signaling and chronic...
Written by Sarah Campise Hallier Edited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: From sports drinks to fruit-based sodas, today’s grocery coolers are flooded with bottles promising health. Yet most are loaded with sugar, additives, or vague “natural” claims,...
Written by Tracy ReillyEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Balance begins long before a baby takes a first step—and when it falters, the effects ripple through movement, focus, and learning. From the hidden architecture of the inner ear to the fading...
By Carter Trent EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Antibiotics transformed modern medicine, yet their use in early childhood carries consequences that researchers continue to uncover. A major 2025 Rutgers investigation linked early exposure to elevated risks of chronic conditions....
By Carter Trent EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The escalating global burden of neurological disorders demands immediate attention. Mounting evidence shows that environmental toxins, ultra-processed diets, inactivity, poor sleep, and chronic stress are reshaping brain health...
Written by Brenda GoldsteinEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Lead may feel like a problem of the past, but it continues to leach into kitchens through dishware old and new. Despite FDA limits and California’s Proposition 65 warnings, enforcement...
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) strategy arrives at a moment of urgency, as families like yours face rising childhood illness and growing mistrust of the systems meant to protect you. With measures that reach...
Written by Sarah Campise HallierEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Collagen isn’t just about plump skin or pretty powders—it’s your body’s repair code. When it frays, you feel it: aches, stiffness, gut shifts, fatigue. Marketing sells the surface....
By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC EDITOR’S SUMMARY: The MTHFR gene may not be widely known, but its impact on health runs deep. Mutations can disrupt methylation—a vital process your body uses to regulate gene expression, detoxification, and cell repair. These...
Written by Kirsten SteinmanEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Reproductive health is shaped long before a positive test. Nutrient intake, hormonal balance, and daily habits all influence the quality of eggs and sperm. From folate, omega-3s, and...
By Sarah Campise Hallier EDITOR’S SUMMARY: When you’re rushed into medical care, consent can feel like a blur—quick signatures, unclear explanations, and little time to think. But even in high-pressure settings, you have the right to understand what’s being done and...
Written by Laura RoseEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Pesticides are often associated with bee die-offs—but the reach of neonicotinoids goes much further. These widely used chemicals touch your food, water, and local environment in ways that aren’t...
By Carter Trent EDITOR’S SUMMARY: FPC rennet, a genetically engineered enzyme, is now used in the vast majority of cheeses on the market—yet few people know it’s there. As a product of GMO fermentation, it raises questions about labeling, transparency, and potential...
Written by Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LCEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Evolving guidelines for blood pressure and cholesterol levels have redefined how cardiovascular risk is assessed, often steering treatment toward medication rather than...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Acrylamide isn’t listed on nutrition labels, but it forms in some of the most beloved foods every time they hit high heat. The modern obsession with crunch—rooted in sensory psychology and food science—can unintentionally steer you toward hidden...
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...