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Mid-August AVFCA Article Posts

In case you missed our articles published by A Voice for Choice Advocacy writers in August, links are below...Be sure to sign up for AVFCA's Substack to get these weekly articles https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com or check our Blog https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/blog or our new Medium https://medium.com/@media_93416 or LinkedIn Channels https://www.linkedin.com/company/avoiceforchoice/. 

  Bringing Sunscreen Into the Light: Ingredients, Cautions, and Smart Alternatives 

Conventional sunscreens come in two types—chemical and physical—and if you are lathering them on your kids’ bodies or yourself, you may be at risk for health conditions such as endocrine disruption, dermatitis, and oxidative stress. Taking in sunshine has numerous health benefits, including stabilizing vitamin D, boosting serotonin, and upleveling your mood. There are smart ways to protect your skin; some of which you may not yet be aware of.  

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/bringing-sunscreen-into-the-light/ 

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/bringing-sunscreen-into-the-light

  Raw Dairy: Addressing Health Benefits and Skepticism About Unpasteurized Food

Consuming raw, unpasteurized dairy, particularly milk, from cows, goats, and sheep can provide protective health benefits. This nutrient-dense food has been researched heavily in regard to children with asthma and allergies. Positive outcomes have also been shown, pointing to the support of good bacteria in your gut, considered your “second brain” since the 1990s. Precautions are noted, as are safety implications, and considerations for optimal sourcing. 

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/raw-dairy-addressing-health-benefits/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/raw-dairy-addressing-health-benefits

  Hair Loss and Thinning: Navigating Options After the Shock Subsides 

Losing your locks at a younger age than you might have expected can be disturbing. There are multiple reasons why this might happen, including stressful life events. Once the stress is alleviated, your hair will likely grown back. For other reasons, such as medical conditions or trauma, there are holistic measures (including herbs, minerals, vitamins, and diet) you can experiment with, as well as medical procedures and medications. There is no need to be stopped in your tracks; consider taking action now. 

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/hair-loss-and-thinning/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/hair-loss-and-thinning-navigating

  Fulvic and Humic Acids: Should You Be Supplementing With “Old Dirt?”

It can be hard to notice the effects of taking a nutritional supplement. Is it doing something useful? Is it a waste of money, time, and hope for improvement? Yet, you may keep up this particular health routine regardless. Some vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and herbs aren’t meant to give instant results; they have cumulative effects years later. Humic and fulvic acids, consumed by way of liquid mineral blends, have been known to give an “immediate hit” of energy, strength, and overall “get-up-’n-go. 

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/fulvic-and-humic-acids/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/fulvic-and-humic-acids-should-you 

  Putting an End to Troublesome “B.O.”: Are Whole Body Deodorants the Answer?

Having strong body odor can be a challenging symptom to live with. While a quick fix solution may be to use deodorants, they often don’t work, and contain toxic chemicals harmful to your health. To make matters worse, “whole body deodorants” are being pushed to the public to seemingly take care of unwanted scents all over your body. Research shows that the source of unpleasant body odor often stems from the gut microbiome, having to do with your microbiota—bacteria, fungus, and cells. 

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/putting-an-end-to-troublesome-b-o/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/putting-an-end-to-troublesome-bo

During the second half of August 2024, AVFCA brought awareness to specific observance days by sharing our original stories that matched these themes:

National Ride the Wind Day: “Exploring Walking as a Means to Vitality, Disease Prevention, and Self-Empowerment”

Walking does more than meets the eye. Research supports positive data highlighting health impacts, including but not limited to cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and mental health. You don’t have to walk fast, but if you can stroll briskly, it’s even more beneficial. This aerobic exercise is accessible for all ages, able-bodied enough to walk. http://tinyurl.com/avfca-walking 

World Distance Learning Day: “Writing by Hand vs. The Keyboard: Implications for Children’s Education”

Technology is a force to be reckoned with, and hard to live without the upgrades we’re accustomed to. But what are the “side effects,” per se, of soaring to such heights? Is taking pen to paper a healthier way for a child to develop their writing skills vs. the laptop keyboard and screen? Research shows cognition is effected in different ways for each format.  http://tinyurl.com/handvskeyboard 

Our team also reads hundreds of articles each week, and those of interest are shared on our social media platforms.  However, once or twice a week, our team reads an article that is profound or shares a perspective that is new or from an expert that AVFCA feels should be highlighted.  These articles are shared on our Substack.

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C

Christina Hildebrand
President/Founder
A Voice for Choice Advocacy, Inc.
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www.AVoiceForChoiceAdvocacy.org