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November AVFCA Article Posts

In case you missed our articles published by A Voice for Choice Advocacy writers last 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/. 

  Sleep Restoration and Deprivation: Investigating Health Impacts in Both Cases

Getting optimal sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do to attain and maintain superior health. That said, it may not always feel in your control to do so. You’d love to sleep deep and feel restored in the morning, but how can you influence that outcome? The mechanisms affecting sound sleep, and on the other end, sleep deprivation, are multilayered. Thankfully, there are a variety of lifestyle practices you can implement to improve your relationship to sleep. 

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/sleep-restoration-and-deprivation/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/sleep-restoration-and-deprivation

  Fevers: To Cool or Not to Cool … That Is the Question

Having a fever can be painful. Aches and pains moving throughout your body, making it extremely difficult to sleep, is no walk in the park. Should you take your temperature down with pharmaceuticals? What about natural remedies to cool the body … Do they work? Find out how allowing your body to experience a fever can support your immune system in the long run.  

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/fevers-to-cool-or-not-to-cool/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/fevers-to-cool-or-not-to-cool-that

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

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: “The Wildly Unreasonable Toxicity of Plug-in Air Fresheners"

Plug-in air fresheners, filled with liquid “gunk” are not harmless. In fact, research shows they are quite detrimental to your health. The widespread use of this in-home chemical concoction has gone too far ... And just imagine if all your windows are closed while they're activated! There are simple nontoxic ways to freshen up your living space that will uplift you, and not put your health in jeopardy.  http://tinyurl.com/unreasonabletoxicity 

National Healthy Skin Month: “A Beginner’s Reference to Understanding and Restoring Balance to Your Lymphatic System”

Your lymphatic system is critical in maintaining your health. It acts as a “filtration system,” moving out bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It also significantly influences the level of your immunity—however weak or strong. Yet this structure of biology and function of physiology often takes a back seat to other systems: digestive, cardiovascular (of which the lymphatic system is actually a part of), and reproductive.  http://tinyurl.com/Lymphatic01 

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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