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Mid-February 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/. 

  The Twists and Turns: Engaging in Physical Activity at Any Age

Strength training (aka resistance training) seems to be positively associated with physical and mental health in the senior population.  This includes using free weights, fitness machines at home or in the gym, and activities such as swimming and rowing. In addition, however you move your body, whether it’s walking in the park or dancing at the rec center, is going to be beneficial to your mood and energy level, and impact how you sustain yourself through the years.

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/engaging-in-physical-activity-at-any-age/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/the-twists-and-turns-engaging-in

  Receiving Acupuncture as an Integrative Medicine Technique for Anxiety and Depression

Research clearly indicates that using acupuncture as a means for reducing symptoms associated with depression and anxiety is effective. Multiple sessions may be needed, and finding an acupuncturist that is a good fit for your particular needs is important. As an integrative health modality, it fits nicely alongside Western approaches. 

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/receiving-acupuncture-as-an-integrative-medicine-technique/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/receiving-acupuncture-as-an-integrative

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

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month: “Eye Health Part One: The Nutrition You Need to Protect and Restore Your Vision"

Prevention is key for maintaining the health of your eyes. Dietary nutrients such as antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids are a good place to start. Ditching processed sugars and excess refined carbohydrates is also part of smart eye care. One mistake people make is underestimating what you cannot see. If you wait for symptoms to occur, greater damage may have already set in. Get a jump start no matter your age or current health status.  http://tinyurl.com/eye-health1-0 

American Heart Month: “The Benefits of Berberine: Supplement Considerations for Type 2 Diabetes”

While the pharmaceutical, metformin, is the number one drug prescribed for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, its side effects are to be taken seriously. Stomach pain is the most common complaint from patients, and though not common, lactic acidosis is a concern if your kidneys or liver are compromised. In fact, the FDA gave metformin a “black box warning.” Berberine on the other hand is effective at managing blood sugar levels, is beneficial for cardiovascular health, and has virtually no side effects. There is plenty of research to back up its efficacy, and it’s widely-available.  http://tinyurl.com/berberine-1 

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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