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What If Your Symptoms Aren’t “All in Your Head”?
Fatigue, brain fog, gut issues — and no clear answers? It might not be you. It might be your environment.
Join us for the Tauranga Health Talks — a new community event series that shines a light on how your surroundings may be silently affecting your health.
From toxic mold in your home to hormone-disrupting plastics in your food and water, we’ll explore the root causes of many unexplained symptoms — and how a functional medicine approach can help you take your health back into your own hands.
Led by Dr. Stephan Neff — a functional medicine doctor and former pain specialist — this talk will ask the questions most doctors don’t:
Could your chronic fatigue actually be linked to toxic mold in your home?
Are your mood swings or anxiety tied to hormone-disrupting plastics in your food?
Could your child’s behavioural or learning challenges be worsened by environmental toxins?
Is your persistent inflammation being driven by something you can’t see or smell?
Through the lens of science-based, holistic care, we’ll unpack:
The hidden impact of mold and mycotoxins
Glyphosate, plastics, and other everyday chemical disruptors
Environmental triggers of autoimmune and neurological issues
How to reduce your toxic load — realistically and naturally
The role of food, water, air, and mindset in building true resilience
Each session includes an engaging talk followed by open Q&A. This is a safe, welcoming space to learn, ask questions, share stories — and feel less alone on your health journey.
Whether you're dealing with mystery symptoms, supporting a loved one, or just curious — you're warmly welcome.
🔗 Learn more at: www.nefffunctionalmedicine.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Is Toxic Mold Making You Sick?Papamoa Sport & Recreation Centre, Papamoa
Do you feel tired, foggy, or inflamed — and can’t figure out why?
It might not be in your head. It might be in your home.
Join Dr. Stephan Neff, functional medicine doctor and former pain specialist, for the first session of Tauranga Health Talks:🦠 "Is Toxic Mold Making You Sick?"
Learn how invisible mould and the toxins it produces — called mycotoxins — may be behind unexplained symptoms like:
• Chronic fatigue
• Brain fog
• Mood swings or anxiety
• Gut issues
• Hormonal imbalances
• Persistent inflammationWe’ll explore how these toxins enter the body, why some people get sicker than others, and — most importantly — what you can do to detox, recover, and protect yourself.
Guest speaker is Marcel Scrivener, founder of The Mould Project. Marcel has personally experienced the chronic health effects from mould and now helps others navigate this complex journey.
🗓 Wednesday 30th July
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 15 Gravatt Road
🎟 Free entry, all welcomeIncludes a practical talk + open Q&A.
This is a safe, supportive space for anyone dealing with chronic symptoms, caring for a loved one, or simply curious to learn.
🔗 More info at www.nefffunctionalmedicine.com
and at https://www.themouldproject.co.nz/ - What If Plastics Are the Missing Piece in Your Health Puzzle?Needs location
Fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, hormonal shifts — and no one seems to have an answer? The problem might not be inside you. It might be around you.
Join us for the Tauranga Health Talks — a brand-new community series exploring how hidden environmental toxins like microplastics could be silently sabotaging your wellbeing.
From the bottled water in your fridge to the food on your plate, plastic particles are everywhere — and they're not inert. These microscopic disruptors can mimic hormones, trigger inflammation, and interfere with everything from your metabolism to your mood.
Led by Dr. Stephan Neff — a functional medicine doctor and former pain specialist — this eye-opening talk will explore the root causes most conventional medicine overlooks:- Could the plastic in your food and water be disrupting your hormones?
- Is your “mystery fatigue” actually your body fighting off chemical overload?
- Might your child’s learning, focus, or behaviour be affected by plastic toxicity?
- What role do microplastics play in autoimmune flares or chronic gut issues?
Through the lens of science-backed holistic care, we’ll unpack:
- The hidden health risks of microplastics and plasticizers (like BPA & phthalates)
- How they interfere with your hormones, brain, and immune system
- Why they’re nearly impossible to avoid — and what you can do anyway
- How to reduce your toxic load with simple daily changes
- The healing power of food, filtered water, clean air, and mindset
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🗓 First Session: Wednesday, 27th August
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa
Each session includes a down-to-earth talk followed by an open Q&A. It’s a safe, welcoming space for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, gaslit, or overwhelmed trying to get answers about their health.
Whether you’re struggling with your own symptoms, supporting someone you love, or simply curious — you’re warmly invited.
🔗 Learn more at: www.nefffunctionalmedicine.com - Is Toxic Mold Making You Sick?Needs location
Do you feel tired, foggy, or inflamed — and can’t figure out why?
It might not be in your head. It might be in your home.
Join Dr. Stephan Neff, functional medicine doctor and former pain specialist, for the first session of Tauranga Health Talks:🦠 "Is Toxic Mold Making You Sick?"
Learn how invisible mould and the toxins it produces — called mycotoxins — may be behind unexplained symptoms like:
• Chronic fatigue
• Brain fog
• Mood swings or anxiety
• Gut issues
• Hormonal imbalances
• Persistent inflammationWe’ll explore how these toxins enter the body, why some people get sicker than others, and — most importantly — what you can do to detox, recover, and protect yourself.
🗓 Wednesday 30th July
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 15 Gravatt Road
🎟 Free entry, all welcomeIncludes a practical talk + open Q&A.
This is a safe, supportive space for anyone dealing with chronic symptoms, caring for a loved one, or simply curious to learn.
🔗 More info at www.nefffunctionalmedicine.com - Is Toxic Mold Making You Sick?Needs location
Do you feel tired, foggy, or inflamed — and can’t figure out why?
It might not be in your head. It might be in your home.
Join Dr. Stephan Neff, functional medicine doctor and former pain specialist, for the first session of Tauranga Health Talks:🦠 "Is Toxic Mold Making You Sick?"
Learn how invisible mould and the toxins it produces — called mycotoxins — may be behind unexplained symptoms like:
• Chronic fatigue
• Brain fog
• Mood swings or anxiety
• Gut issues
• Hormonal imbalances
• Persistent inflammationWe’ll explore how these toxins enter the body, why some people get sicker than others, and — most importantly — what you can do to detox, recover, and protect yourself.
🗓 Wednesday 30th July
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 15 Gravatt Road
🎟 Free entry, all welcomeIncludes a practical talk + open Q&A.
This is a safe, supportive space for anyone dealing with chronic symptoms, caring for a loved one, or simply curious to learn.
🔗 More info at www.nefffunctionalmedicine.com
