The Microplastic Invasion of the Human Body (The Drew Mariani Show)

🧴 Plastic, Plastic Everywhere...  😱 So, Drew kicks things off with the unfortunate news: we are literally full of plastic. Not like, “I eat too many Cheetos” full; we’re talking microplastics in our brain, lungs, heart, even the placenta. 💔  It’s not just about turtles and oceans anymore. 🐢🌊 We’re eating, breathing, and absorbing plastic through food wrappers, shampoo, detergents, even that “eco-friendly” coffee cup you thought was safe. ☕😬 Some of these chemicals, like phthalates, are hormone disruptors and immune wreckers. 🤒  🛡️ Enter: Your Gut. The Unsung Superhero. 🦸‍♂️ Dr. O’Mara says: don’t freak out. The battlefield is your gut microbiome, aka your inner bulletproof vest 🦠 “Your microbiome is like your sump pump,” Dr. O'Mara says, “and mine failed last week; it was $40,000 in water damage. Don’t let that be your body.” 💧 🔥 What helps your gut armor up? Fermented foods! 🥬🥕🧀 Think: sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, blue cheese, kombucha. Clean up your diet: Ditch the donuts, muffins, processed junk.  🪵 Cutting Boards & Coffee Cups: The Everyday Plastic Swap ☕🍽️ Dr. O’Mara says: ✅ Yes to wood & bamboo cutting boards! They’re safer than plastic ones that shed micro-junk onto your veggies. 🚫 Be wary of paper coffee cups; they’re lined with plastic and heat pulls that gunk straight into your drink. 💡 Dr. O’Mara's pro tip: Carry your own ceramic coffee mug. 👶 “What About the Pool?! And Shampoo?!” 🏊‍♀️ Yep, even kiddie pools and shampoo bottles can release nasty VOCs (volatile organic compounds) into the air. 😬  So again, it’s about limiting exposure: 🧼 Switch to natural personal care products. 🍽️ Go for glass, ceramic, and stainless steel in the kitchen. 💧 Refill a good water bottle. 🙏 So What Do We Do? This is a call to stewardship. 💚🌍 We’re temples of the Holy Spirit, remember? (1 Cor. 6:19 👈) So taking care of our bodies means: -Eating more like our great-grandparents did. -Being mindful of what we use, touch, and breathe. -Keeping our "sump pump" (gut) healthy.  You can listen to Part 2 of the conversation here! The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.