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Mid-November 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/. 

  A Voice for Choice Advocacy’s Guide to Sustainable Holiday Gifting
Discover simple ways to give with intention this holiday season. From low-waste wrapping to toxin-aware gifts and creative experiences, you’ll find ideas that help you celebrate meaningfully without adding to the environmental burden of the season. And don’t miss the beautifully designed downloadable guide included to make your gifting even easier.
AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/guide-to-sustainable-holiday-gifting/
Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/a-voice-for-choice-advocacys-guide

  Rethinking Daylight Saving Time: A Public-Health Perspective
Each spring and fall, you’re asked to reset more than the clock—you’re asked to override biology. The one-hour change linked to daylight saving time doesn’t just steal sleep; it raises accident and heart risks, disrupts focus, and even affects wildlife. Research shows standard time aligns better with how your body functions, yet policy lags behind. In the meantime, steady sleep, morning sunlight, and calm evenings can help you stay balanced within a system still catching up to the science.
AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/rethinking-daylight-saving-time-a-public-health-perspective/
Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/rethinking-daylight-saving-time-a

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

National Stress Awareness Day: "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. http://tinyurl.com/acupuncture-1 

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: “Threatening Wildfires: Empower Yourself and Mitigate Toxicity”
Do you have your “go bag” ready in case you need to evacuate during a wildfire or another sudden emergency? Earlier in 2025, Los Angeles was engulfed in fast-moving infernos, leaving many people scrambling for safety. Toxicity remains an ongoing concern—from smoke exposure during the fires to chemicals released from everyday household items. Even the red fire retardants dropped from planes carry their own considerations. Learn what you can do to protect yourself now and in the future. http://tinyurl.com/wildfires01 

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