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Mid-January 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/.   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/

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

International Mind-Body Wellness Day: "Hidden Functions: The Surprising Role of “Useless” Organs” 
Your body is an intricate system, not a collection of spare parts. Once thought useless, organs like the tonsils and appendix may serve a purpose after all. While surgery is sometimes necessary, emerging research suggests these “leftovers” aren’t just evolutionary relics. Before removing what nature preserved, it’s worth asking if there’s another way. http://tinyurl.com/hidden-functions 

Cervical Health Awareness Month: “Stitched Together, Still Broken: The Piecemeal U.S. Healthcare Model”
U.S. healthcare is a complex and expensive system, and higher spending has not always translated into better health outcomes. Despite ongoing technological advances, many underlying challenges persist. Recognizing both the strengths and limits of the system can help you engage more thoughtfully with your care and explore approaches that better support long-term health.  http://tinyurl.com/stitched1 

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