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: 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...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: In August 2022, during the height of the COVID-19 scramble for freedom, A Voice for Choice Advocacy (AVFCA) published its first article—”The Societal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Where Do We Go From Here?” From that point forward, using grounded...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Who would have known the luscious avocado, also referred to as “alligator pear,” or “butter fruit,” was marked early on in history as a sensual food? You might say this is “icing on the cake,” lending additional value to this nutrient-packed,...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Berberine, derived from a handful of plant sources, shows high efficacy across multiple studies in its ability to decrease blood sugar levels. Whether you show signs of metabolic syndrome (3 out of 5 symptoms: high blood sugar, excess belly fat, high...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: In “Eye Health Part One: The Nutrition You Need to Protect and Restore Your Vision,” dietary nutrients, including antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids were deemed necessary to improve vision and sustain optimal ocular health. Self-care goes a long...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Windows to the soul. The spark of energy exchanged human to human, and between humans and animals. Your eyes facilitate this connection, and in addition to making sense of the world through vision, this phenomenon is like no other. And like all parts...
“Burning an aromatherapy candle made of paraffin is similar to preparing a healthy drink of fresh-squeezed juice and adding a shot of gasoline.” ~ Eric Johnson, wholesaler of nontoxic aromatherapy candles By Sarah Campise Hallier Candle use is steeped in tradition,...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Parasites in your intestines, and other areas of your body, including your bloodstream, can make you sick. It’s more common than you might imagine to be the host of such critters. On top of that, it’s likely you wouldn’t know they’ve taken residence...
AVFCA Religious Exemption Writing WorkshopNow Available Online Is your Employer, College or School Mandating vaccines?Do you have sincerely held religious beliefs against vaccination?Are you struggling with how to convey your beliefs to your employer/college/school?...
“We are eating hybridized and genetically modified (GMO) foods full of antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, and additives that were unknown to our immune systems just a generation or two ago. The result? Our immune system becomes unable to recognize friend or foe - to...