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: 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 multiple nooks and crannies of the latest...
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 black and white for everyone. This article examines a...
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 the...
Rainwater harvesting is an age-old practice that’s gaining traction worldwide, especially in residential gardens and schoolyards. By collecting and storing rainwater from your roof for later use, you’re not only conserving water but also reaping a host of...
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 your dish; certainly unworthy of your concern. This is the spell Big Food...
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, from soil to sky and everywhere...
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) toxicity and your health. Out...
“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” ~ Wystan Hugh Auden, British poet and political activist Written by Rick RydellEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. Does your drinking water need cleaning up? You bet it does! PFAS—forever chemicals—have been...
Planting trees plays a crucial role in mitigating the effects of extreme heat and air pollution, especially in urban areas. As cities continue to grow and develop, they often become “heat islands,” trapping heat due to the abundance of concrete and asphalt surfaces....
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 the eye to these garments you wrap around...
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 your home, panicking is an understandable initial...
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 the shelf. You see a few bottles and determine the price is fair...
“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, allow product developers to assess the safety...
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 because it’s supposed to be good for you … well, you may be...
Nothing says Christmas more than the scent of a freshly cut Christmas tree. Unfortunately, pesticides, such as herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, are commonly sprayed on trees, making most Christmas Trees toxic to your family and pets. (Download the Guide HERE)...
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 to “enlighten” and persuade you to dip further into...
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 your doctor’s advice, watch the mainstream news, and follow...
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 it might not be so...
“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 By Carter Trent According to the World Bank, the...
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 and lemons? This might seem like a...