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January 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/.   Our Blog also includes an extensive library of over 180 healthy lifestyle solutions–based articles that you can explore at any time as an ongoing educational resource: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/blog/

  How Mother and Baby Stay Linked Long After Birth
A mother’s relationship with her baby does not end at birth. From immune signaling and adaptive breast milk to sleep rhythms and emotional attunement, biology supports ongoing exchanges that shape both mother and child long after pregnancy ends. Emerging research reveals how proximity and caregiving continue influencing bodies and brains, illuminating the lasting and often unseen ways this bond endures beyond the womb.
AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/how-mother-and-baby-stay-linked-long-after-birth/
Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/how-mother-and-baby-stay-linked-long

  Anxiety’s Ongoing Cycle: The Drivers Behind It—and Natural Paths to Relief
Anxiety doesn’t come from a single source, and it doesn’t live only in the mind. This piece examines the physical, biochemical and environmental forces that shape anxious states—from blood sugar swings and hormonal shifts to gut health, chronic pain and medication effects. Rather than simplifying the experience, it offers context for why anxiety can feel persistent and unpredictable, while outlining natural ways to support nervous system steadiness and reduce reactivity at the body level.
AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/anxietys-ongoing-cycle/
Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/anxietys-ongoing-cycle-the-drivers?r=172ug3 

  The Chemistry of Modern Nail Care: What’s in the Bottle
An in-depth, research-based examination of modern nail care, exploring how everyday products affect personal health, salon workers and the environment. It looks at what’s routine, what’s often overlooked and practical ways to reduce exposure without abandoning personal care.
AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/the-chemistry-of-modern-nail-care/
Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/the-chemistry-of-modern-nail-care

  Rice, Arsenic, and What Safety Really Depends On
For billions of people, rice is a daily staple—but its safety is shaped by where it’s grown, how it’s prepared, and who consumes it. Arsenic exposure, particularly in early life, raises important questions about long-term health. Practical choices and clearer standards offer ways to reduce risk without abandoning a food that underpins global nourishment.
AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/rice-arsenic-and-what-safety-really-depends-on/
Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/rice-arsenic-and-what-safety-really

  Rituals, Routines and Mental Health: Why the Brain Craves Consistency 
A new year invites a fresh start. Rituals and routines offer a science-backed way to cultivate calm, clarity and stability in daily life. By aligning with the brain’s need for predictability, small, repeatable actions can ease stress and strengthen emotional resilience in the months ahead.
AVFCA Blog: https://avoiceforchoiceadvocacy.org/rituals-routines-and-mental-health/
Substack: https://avoiceforchoice.substack.com/p/rituals-routines-and-mental-health

During the second half of January 2026, AVFCA brought awareness to specific observance days by sharing our original stories that matched these themes:

Civil Rights Day: "“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. http://tinyurl.com/sign-25 

National Glaucoma Awareness Month: “The Cost of Time: Longevity, Aging, and the Human Experience”
The irony of recent U.S. longevity movements is that Americans suffer from chronic illness at higher rates than any other affluent country. Then again, maybe that’s the motivation—to not just live long, but live well. If a longevity pill existed, people would scramble for it. But health isn’t handed out in a capsule; it requires effort, awareness, and a willingness to act. http://tinyurl.com/longevity-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