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May 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/. 

  Nature’s Resting Place: Exploring the Movement Toward Natural Burials

What if your final chapter could reflect your values—not just your life, but your departure, too? From forest floors to ocean depths, more people are embracing burial practices that let the body return to the elements. No vaults, no chemicals—just a quiet transition into the land or sea. Explore a grounded, environmentally conscious approach to death care that’s reshaping what it means to truly rest in peace.

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/exploring-the-movement-toward-natural-burials/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/natures-resting-place-exploring-the?r=172ug3

  Homeopathy: An Overlooked Ally in U.S. Modern Medicine

You’ve heard the jokes—sugar pills and wishful thinking. But what if there’s more to homeopathy than meets the microscope? Step into a story that traces how a centuries-old system quietly defied dismissal, survived medical smear campaigns, and continues to draw millions worldwide. "Like cures like" might sound quaint, but this principle is pushing back on modern medicine’s brute-force approach. Forget everything you thought you knew—this isn’t just history, it’s a challenge to today’s definitions of healing.

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/homeopathy-an-overlooked-ally-in-u-s-modern-medicine/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/homeopathy-an-overlooked-ally-in

  Beyond Detox: Investigating Activated Charcoal’s Role in Mood Disorders

Think activated charcoal is just for detoxing? Think again! New research is exploring how this black powder could potentially help manage mood disorders like bipolar. From detox to brain health, find out how this age-old substance might offer more than you ever imagined! Could something so simple unlock new possibilities for mood regulation? Dive into the science and discover the potential.

AVFCA: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/investigating-activated-charcoals-role-in-mood-disorders/

Substack:https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/beyond-detox-investigating-activated

  Benzene: A Hidden Contributor of the Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic 

Benzene exposure can affect your health in unexpected ways. From everyday sources like gasoline vapors to toxic building materials, this hidden risk may contribute to blood sugar spikes. Discover the surprising connection between benzene and your health, along with practical steps to reduce exposure.

AVFCA: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/benzene-a-hidden-contributor-of-the-type-2-diabetes-epidemic/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/benzene-a-hidden-contributor-of-the

  Mycoprotein in Focus: Unpacking the Reality of Fake Meat 

Mycoprotein is often praised as a sustainable solution to modern meat consumption, but its fungal origins, heavy processing, and potential health drawbacks tell a more complex story. From digestive challenges to industrial production methods, this deep dive explores what you’re really eating—and whether it’s worth the swap.

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/mycoprotein-in-focus-the-reality-of-fake-meat/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/mycoprotein-in-focus-unpacking-the

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

National Women’s Health Week: “The Confusing Case of Hair Dye: Inconsistent Findings Leave Consumers Bewildered"

Conventional hair dye typically comes with a host of unwanted ingredients. Some of these include resorcinol, ammonia, and PPD, a coal-tar coloring agent made from petroleum, and found to be carcinogenic. If you’ve been dying your hair for decades, and are wondering about the health risks, check out what the research shows. In addition, there are many natural alternatives that might be worth trying out.  http://tinyurl.com/hair-dye1 

Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month: "Osteoporosis Shakedown: What the Medical Industry Is Not Telling You”

Taking an integrative approach to treating osteoporosis (and osteopenia) may be a smart idea. The most common pharmaceuticals prescribed for these conditions, bisphosphonates, come with a host of mild to serious side effects, including spontaneous fractures. Adding omega-3 foods to an anti-inflammatory diet, and incorporating weight bearing exercises and stress-reduction practices show promising results.  http://tinyurl.com/Shakedown-1 

National Mental Health Month: “Observing Cortisol: How Unmanaged Levels Directly Affect Your Mental Health”

If you are affected by chronic stress, you know how overwhelming it can be. While external stressors cannot typically be changed on a dime, stress-reduction practices can be learned. Cortisol, known as the “fight or flight” hormone, is triggered by your stress responses, and is directly linked to your emotional and physical health. A gentle rise in cortisol is a normal physiological occurrence, especially first thing in the morning. But elevated cortisol levels occurring frequently are not. A host of resources are given to help you manage this issue. http://tinyurl.com/cortisol-01 

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