What If Plastics Are the Missing Piece in Your Health Puzzle?

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