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