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November AVFCA Article Posts



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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 [link removed] [[link removed]] or check our Blog [link removed] [[link removed]] or our new Medium [link removed] [[link removed]] or LinkedIn Channels [link removed] [[link removed]] .



[[link removed]] Hands That Heal: Massage and the Language of Touch
This week’s story takes you inside the physiology of massage—how touch affects your nervous system, immune function, hormones and even mitochondrial activity. You’ll see why certain techniques match specific needs, how physical medicine works in real time and what to consider when choosing a massage therapist.
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[[link removed]] Seeds of Control: The Promise and Potential Dangers of Weather Modification
From cloud seeding to large-scale geoengineering, this exploration follows the rise of weather modification and the questions it raises about oversight, environmental impact, and responsibility. It outlines how these practices spread and where the unresolved issues remain. It’s a clear look at how science, policy, and unintended outcomes intersect in ways that matter more than ever.
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[[link removed]] 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.
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[[link removed]] 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.
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During the last half of November 2025, AVFCA brought awareness to specific observance days by sharing our original stories that matched these themes:


Diabetes Awareness Month : "Grains May Be a Staple, but What About Those Heavy Metals? ”
Flooded rice paddies and industrial waste are two of the ways heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead seep into groundwater and soil. Plants absorb the toxic chemicals and later find their way onto your plate via grain consumption. You can detox the heavy metals, or do your best to avoid them altogether. Research links prolonged heavy metal exposure to a long list of illnesses. [link removed] [[link removed]]

Pet Cancer Awareness Month : “Pets and Pesticides Don’t Mix: Protecting Your Loving Animals”
It’s not only humans and the environment that pesticides affect adversely; your pets are at risk too. These nasty chemical compounds can be found in your animal’s food, flea and tick formulas, and on the grasses and land areas they roughhouse in. Learn what you can do to minimize exposure and take your fur baby’s health to the next level. [link removed] [[link removed]]

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
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A Voice for Choice Advocacy, Inc.
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