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February 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 [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]] Beyond the Recipe: How Your Cooking Tools Change Everything

In the comfort of your home, you have the ability to minimize or completely do away with exposure from toxic man-made chemicals. Take a look at your pots, pans, cutting boards, and cooking tools to see where you might implement changes. Research shows if you opt for stainless steel, cast iron, glass, and wood materials, you’ll be reducing your exposure to harmful substances while also investing in durable, long-lasting kitchen tools that contribute to a safer and more sustainable cooking experience.

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[[link removed]] Are Your Undergarments Making You sick?: An Expose’ of What Transpires on Bare Skin

Organic cotton, free from herbicides and nasty pesticides may be the healthiest fabric made for underwear, bras, shapewear, and swimsuits. Conversely, allowing synthetic materials to touch your bare skin, and most sensitive areas of your body, can lead to health complications down the road.

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[[link removed]] The Twists and Turns: Engaging in Physical Activity at Any Age

Strength training (aka resistance training) seems to be positively associated with physical and mental health in the senior population. This includes using free weights, fitness machines at home or in the gym, and activities such as swimming and rowing. In addition, however you move your body, whether it’s walking in the park or dancing at the rec center, is going to be beneficial to your mood and energy level, and impact how you sustain yourself through the years.

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[[link removed]] 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.

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



World Day of Social Justice : “The Inadequacy of Hospital Food Jeopardizes the Health of Recovering Patients"

Most would agree that hospital food has little to be desired for. Beyond its lack of sensory appeal, there are real problems to contend with. Harmful ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and maltodextrin, both derived from GMO-corn, are in many dishes. You’ll also ingest pesticides, herbicides, and a whopping amount of rancid, industrial seed oils. However, there are safer options! [link removed] [[link removed]]



National Children’s Dental Health Month : “Oral Care at Home: Natural Alternatives to Big Chem Products and Protocols”

It can be common to not pay attention to your mouth until issues or concerns arise. This is a mistake because the health of your oral microbiome (your mouth’s ecosystem) is intrinsically connected to the health of the rest of your body. Infections in teeth or gums left unattended can lead to systemic health imbalance. Prevention is easy with natural, home-based practices you can integrate as part of your morning and evening routines. [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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