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Mid-August 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, as well as a few from late July that weren't sent out...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/. 

  “Just Sign Here”: What You Need to Know About Medical Consent

When medical decisions happen fast, your right to understand and agree to care can be overlooked. Learn how to spot vague or overreaching consent forms, ask the right questions, and set clear boundaries. Preparing your preferences in advance greatly increases the chance they’ll be respected if you can’t speak for yourself.

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-medical-consent/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/just-sign-here-what-you-need-to-know

  Silent Fields: How Neonics Are Reshaping Life on Earth

Neonic pesticides are everywhere—on your food, in your water, and deep in the soil. Once marketed as “safe,” they’re now tied to collapsing ecosystems, brain-harming effects, and toxic exposures at home. From applesauce to tap water, the warning signs are growing. Find out what’s really getting into your body—and how to fight back.

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/how-neonics-are-reshaping-life-on-earth/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/silent-fields-how-neonics-are-reshaping

  FPC Rennet: The Invisible Ingredient Shaping Your Cheese

Most cheese sold in the U.S. is made with a genetically engineered enzyme called FPC rennet—but you won’t find it on the label. Learn how this lab-grown ingredient quietly replaced traditional rennet, what that means for your health and food choices, and why buying organic cheese may be your best bet if you’d rather opt out.

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/fpc-rennet/ 

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/fpc-rennet-the-invisible-ingredient 

  Moving the Bar: The Evolution of Cardiovascular Health Standards and the Impact of Lowered Risk Markers on Public Health 

Is cholesterol the enemy, or a misunderstood ally? Discover why long-held beliefs about fats and heart health are being challenged—and how inflammation, metabolic imbalance, and flawed research may be steering public health messaging astray. Diagnostic markers like cholesterol and blood pressure have quietly shifted over time, reshaping what counts as “normal” and who gets medicated. Learn what that means for your risk, your labs, and the power of informed choice in healthcare.

AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/the-evolution-of-cardiovascular-health-standards/

Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/moving-the-bar-the-evolution-of-cardiovascular

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

Happiness Happens Day: “Shoes and Socks Off: How Walking Barefoot in Nature Illuminates Your Frequency”

Grounding, also known as “earthing,” is accomplished by simply taking off your shoes and socks, and strolling or standing on grass, a plot of dirt, or any other terrain in nature. Research shows that the direct connectivity between your body and the earth beneath you positively affects your mental and physical health.  http://tinyurl.com/barefoot-1 

National Hair Loss Awareness Month: "Hair Loss and Thinning: Navigating Options After the Shock Subsides”

Losing your locks at a younger age than you might have expected can be disturbing. There are multiple reasons why this might happen, including stressful life events. Once the stress is alleviated, your hair will likely grown back. For other reasons, such as medical conditions or trauma, there are holistic measures (including herbs, minerals, vitamins, and diet) you can experiment with, as well as medical procedures and medications.  http://tinyurl.com/hairloss-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