Breaking Down Microplastics: How to Protect Your Health in a Polluted World

***THE TOXIC TRUTH ABOUT MICROPLASTICS*** **Are invisible plastics silently hijacking your health?** They’re in your **water**, **food**, **air**, and even **your bloodstream** — but what are microplastics really doing to your **hormones, gut, and brain**? It’s not just an environmental issue. It’s a **human health crisis** hiding in plain sight. 🔥 **Tauranga Health Talks presents:** **“Microplastics: The Invisible Threat Inside Us”** With **Dr. Stephan Neff**, Functional Medicine Doctor and Former Pain Specialist In this session, we’ll uncover how microplastics might be contributing to the rise in: 🧠 **Brain fog and fatigue** 💩 **Gut inflammation and immune imbalance** ⚖️ **Hormone disruption and thyroid issues** ❤️ **Cardiovascular stress and toxicity load** 🧬 **Chronic inflammation and disease risk** You’ll learn: ✅ Where microplastics come from (and how they enter your body) ✅ How they impact your **hormones, metabolism, and detox systems** ✅ Simple, practical steps to **reduce exposure** and **support your body’s detox** naturally 💡 **We’ll also tackle 10 common myths about microplastics**, like: “Surely they just pass through the body, right?” “If I eat clean and drink filtered water, I’m safe.” “Only industrial workers are at risk.” “It’s an ocean problem — not a human one.” “Detox is just a fad.” 📅 **Wednesday, 29th October** 🕖 **7:00 PM** 📍 **Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre** 80 Alice Lane (off Parton Road), Papamoa Beach 🎟 **Free entry – all welcome** 🗣 **Includes a practical talk + open Q&A** This talk is for anyone who: 🌿 Wants to understand the *real-world health impact* of microplastics 💪 Is ready to take control of their *exposure and resilience* 🧩 Feels frustrated by vague answers and wants *science-based clarity*