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Mid-November AVFCA Article Posts

In case you missed our articles published by A Voice for Choice Advocacy writers in the first half of this month, 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/. 

 From Taps to Showers: The Necessity of Comprehensive Water Filtration

Hands under tap; splash on your face, and take a carefree gulp. It would be wonderful to trust your home water source as clean and safe to consume. Unfortunately, and you can determine this for yourself if you get your water tested, your water supply may be contaminated with chemicals, heavy metals, and/or bacteria. There are a variety of water filtration systems you can choose from should you decide it’s necessary. 

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/the-necessity-of-comprehensive-water-filtration/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/from-taps-to-showers-the-necessity

 Self-Hypnosis for Childbirth: A Hidden Gem in Pain Management

HypnoBirthing® and Hypnobabies® are programs designed to support you during pregnancy and while giving birth. They provide a method of self-hypnosis, intended to reduce anticipated fear of the labor process. Through activating your parasympathetic nervous system via relaxation and visualization techniques, physical pain may also be decreased.  

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/self-hypnosis-for-childbirth/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/self-hypnosis-for-childbirth-a-hidden

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

National Stress Awareness Day: “FDA Approves Lexapro (SSRI Pharmaceutical) for Kids Ages Seven and Older"

The approved age to be prescribed Lexapro has decreased from 12 to 7 for children diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The FDA calls the drug “safe,” but that is questionable. It’s linked to a host of health risks, including increased rates of suicide. Learn as much as you can to make a highly-informed decision.  http://tinyurl.com/ssri-pharmaceutical 

Veteran’s Day: “Stopped in Your Tracks: Enduring Persistent Physical Pain and the Link to Cognition”

Physical pain taxes your body, and can weigh heavy on your mind and overall mental capacity. Your ability to focus on tasks and projects might seem miles away from what you’re capable of. The pounding and pulsing of pain-sensing neurons is a constant distraction, and can overload your nervous system. Thankfully, research supports natural approaches using traditional medicine (Examples: herbs, yoga, deep breathing) to bring you relief. http://tinyurl.com/enduringpain 

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