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January AVFCA Article Posts

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

 Pets and Pesticides Don’t Mix: Protecting Your Loving Animals

It’s not only humans and the environment that pesticides affect adversely; your pets are at risk too. These nasty chemical compounds can be found in your animal’s food, flea and tick formulas, and on the grasses and land areas they roughhouse in. Learn what you can do to minimize exposure and take your fur baby’s health to the next level. 

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/pets-and-pesticides-dont-mix/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/pets-and-pesticides-dont-mix-protecting

 Grains May Be a Staple, but What About Those Heavy Metals?

Flooded rice paddies and industrial waste are two of the ways heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead seep into groundwater and soil. Plants absorb the toxic chemicals and later find their way onto your plate via grain consumption. You can detox the heavy metals, or do your best to avoid them altogether. Research links prolonged heavy metal exposure to a long list of illnesses. 

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/grains-may-be-a-staple-but-what-about-those-heavy-metals/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/grains-may-be-a-staple-but-what-about

  Threatening Wildfires: Empower Yourself and Mitigate Toxicity

Do you have your “go bag” ready in case you have to evacuate due to a wildfire or other urgent situation? Los Angeles has been engulfed in infernos, with lots of people scrambling for a sense of security. Toxicity is an issue as well … from smoke fumes to chemicals burning from household items. Red fire retardants dropping from planes above are explained. Learn how to protect yourself now and in the future. 

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/threatening-wildfires/ 

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/threatening-wildfires-empower-yourself

  Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): A Nebulous Condition That Creates Immune Dysfunction in Your Body 

MCAS, a condition that affects your immune system and can cause physical and mental imbalance, is often overlooked in medical practice. This is due to lack of knowledge on the subject, in addition to many symptoms that are characteristic of other illnesses, including headaches, upper respiratory discomfort, and allergies.

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-mcas/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-mcas

  Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): A Compelling Approach for Anxiety Relief

Similar to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) is a type of psychotherapy technique that utilizes guided eye movements. Results can be seen in its ability to shift emotional states, and replace chronic anxiety with a new outlook—one that fosters a positive perspective on previous trauma. 

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/accelerated-resolution-therapy/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/accelerated-resolution-therapy-art

During the second half of January 2025, AVFCA brought awareness to specific observance days by sharing our original stories that matched these themes:

Integrative Health Month: “Using Hydrogen Water Tablets to Boost Immunity and Enhance Cellular Stability"

Exploring the use(s) of hydrogen water (H2) for specific health aliments as well as general immune support and cellular balance. Shown to have unique protective qualities to tame free radicals and prevent oxidative stress. Supplementing with H2 has a place among newly-emerging research for health and well-being. http://tinyurl.com/hydrogen-water-tablets 

Celebration of Life Day: “Contagion Versus Terrain Theory: What if the Two Intermingled?”

Germ theory, traditional terrain theory, new terrain theory, and germ terrain duality theory. That’s a lot to unfold and make sense of. There may be a blend, an overlapping between all of these theories that makes good sense. The key is to listen to your own voice and make decisions based on your gut instinct. The research findings may further influence your opinion.  http://tinyurl.com/contagionvs-terrain 

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