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June 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/. 

  Methylene Blue: From Lab Dye to Modern Health Intervention

From military medicine to modern biohacking, methylene blue has a long and surprising history. Once used to dye textiles, this synthetic compound is now gaining attention for its potential to support energy production, brain health, and more. But as with any pharmacological tool, it comes with trade-offs—especially when used outside of medical supervision. You'll get a closer look at both the promise and the risks, including what methylene blue means for your mitochondria. 

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/methylene-blue-from-lab-dye-to-modern-health-intervention/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/methylene-blue-from-lab-dye-to-modern

  The Scent Effect: Transforming Mood and Mind Through Aromatherapy

Stress has quietly become part of the background—disrupting sleep, digestion, focus, and the ability to feel at ease. Aromatherapy uses scent to engage your nervous system, helping shift your body out of survival mode and into a state of restoration. Essential oils like lavender and bergamot influence neurotransmitters, lower cortisol, and support emotional stability. What began as ancient healing is now backed by science, showing measurable effects on brain function and mood. 

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/transforming-mood-and-mind-through-aromatherapy/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/the-scent-effect-transforming-mood 

  From Coop to Table: The True Cost of America’s Chicken Obsession

Chicken is often seen as the "healthier" choice, but the reality behind its rise is anything but simple. Industrial practices, selective breeding, and misleading labels have reshaped the poultry industry in ways that affect animals, workers, and public health. You'll find a breakdown of what’s really happening inside large-scale operations, what welfare certifications actually mean, and how your choices can support a food system that’s more honest, humane, and sustainable.

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/the-true-cost-of-americas-chicken-obsession/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/from-coop-to-table-the-true-cost

  Iodine and Your Thyroid: Understanding the Workings of This Butterfly-Shaped Gland

Your thyroid sets the pace for everything from energy to metabolism, and iodine plays a central role in keeping it balanced. Too little can lead to fatigue, weight gain, and developmental issues in children—too much, especially from iodized salt, may increase the risk of nodules and even thyroid cancer. Here's how food, toxins, and everyday habits shape your thyroid health—and what you can do to support it.

AVFCA Blog:  https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/iodine-and-your-thyroid/

Substack:  https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/iodine-and-your-thyroid-understanding 

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

World Blood Donor Day: “Examining Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation and IV Vitamin Therapies: What Are They and What Can They Do For You?"

IV vitamin therapy and ultraviolet blood irradiation (UBI) are in the throws of research, being examined for their health preservation (prevention) and disease-based treatment impacts. As an adjunctive healing modality, you may want to dip your feet in, and start with a “Myers Cocktail” at your local wellness clinic. http://tinyurl.com/UBI-01 

National Dairy Month: "Raw Dairy: Addressing Health Benefits and Skepticism About Unpasteurized Food”

Consuming raw, unpasteurized dairy, particularly milk, from cows, goats, and sheep can provide protective health benefits. This nutrient-dense food has been researched heavily in regard to children with asthma and allergies. Positive outcomes have also been shown, pointing to the support of good bacteria in your gut, considered your “second brain” since the 1990s. Precautions are noted, as are safety implications, and considerations for optimal sourcing. https://tinyurl.com/raw-dairy1  

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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