{"id":98907,"date":"2025-12-30T15:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T23:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=98907"},"modified":"2025-12-30T07:25:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T15:25:00","slug":"microplastics-are-not-only-in-foods-but-are-shed-from-synthetic-clothes-and-automobile-tires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/doctrine\/microplastics-are-not-only-in-foods-but-are-shed-from-synthetic-clothes-and-automobile-tires\/","title":{"rendered":"Microplastics are not only in foods, but are shed from synthetic clothes and automobile tires"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Microplastics_in_sediments.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Microplastics_in_sediments-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"382\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Microplastics_in_sediments-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Microplastics_in_sediments-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Microplastics_in_sediments.jpg 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>Microplastics found in German river<br \/>\n(Photos from: Wagner et al.: <i>Microplastics in freshwater ecosystems: what we know and what we need to know.<\/i> In: <i>Environmental Sciences Europe.<\/i> 26, 2014 via Wikipedia)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/cogwriter.htm\">COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are hearing more and more concerns related to microplastics.<\/p>\n<p><em>ZeroHedge<\/em> posted the following:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"ArticleFull_title__FDrpw\">Where Do Microplastics Come From Anyway?<\/h2>\n<p>December 30, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Most people know that plastic pollution is a problem, but <strong>microplastics (the tiny fragments shed by everyday products) are much more pervasive than many realize.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microplastics are defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 mm.<\/p>\n<p>These particles are found everywhere: in oceans, soil, drinking water, food, and even the air we breathe. <strong>Yet, the origins of these particles are often invisible to consumers.<\/strong> &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>the biggest contributor to microplastics is synthetic textiles, which account for 35% of the total. Tires (28%) and city dust (24%) are also major culprits, followed by road markings (7%) and a grab bag of other sources (6%).<\/p>\n<h3>How Do These Microplastics Enter the Environment?<\/h3>\n<p>Microplastics enter the environment in two main forms:\u00a0<strong>primary<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>secondary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Primary microplastics are released directly into the environment at a microscopic size. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fibers shed from washing synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, or acrylic.<\/li>\n<li>Rubber dust worn from car and truck tires during normal use.<\/li>\n<li>Fragments in city dust from the abrasion of paints, soles, furniture, and building coatings.<\/li>\n<li>Plastic pellets (\u201cnurdles\u201d) lost during plastic manufacturing or shipping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Secondary microplastics, on the other hand, are formed when larger plastic debris\u2014like bags, bottles, or fishing gear\u2014breaks down over time due to sunlight, wave action, and weathering. These degrade into smaller and smaller pieces, eventually becoming microplastics.<\/p>\n<p>Both types are persistent, pervasive, and increasingly found in even the most remote ecosystems. Research shows that even atmospheric currents can transport microplastic particles across continents and oceans. &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>What Can Be Done?<\/h3>\n<p>Solutions will require both technological and behavioral changes. For instance, innovations like microfiber filters in washing machines, and the development of alternative materials for tires and textiles, could help reduce the release of particles at the source. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/medical\/where-do-microplastics-come-anyway\">https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/medical\/where-do-microplastics-come-anyway<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Let me add that I first learned about the particle exposure from automobile tires in 1991 when I interviewed the first director of the San Joaquin Unified Air Pollution Control District while I was working on my Ph.D. There are many ways that we are exposed to microplastics.<\/p>\n<p>Now, notice one danger associated with them:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Microplastics in Bloodstream Increase Stroke Risk 4.5-Fold: Study<\/h2>\n<p>July 12, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Research shows that microplastics can be found anywhere\u2014including in heart plaque buildup, which significantly increases risk of heart-related adverse events.<\/p>\n<p>The issue of microplastic pollution in the environment is gaining increasing societal attention. Research indicates that once microplastics enter the human body, they can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, or even death. What kind of everyday behaviors raise the risk of ingesting microplastics?<\/p>\n<p>Lin Xiaoxu, a U.S. virology expert with a doctorate in microbiology, explained &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>that everyday plastic products release microplastics. Synthetic textiles shed fiber fragments, and worn-out tires produce plastic-containing dust. Even seemingly smooth plastic water bottles can shed microplastics during washing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>In nature, sunlight and ultraviolet radiation continuously degrade plastics into smaller particles. Textiles, hygiene products, bottles, bags, particles emitted from factories, tire dust, fishing nets, and more all contribute to microplastic pollution. Humans and other animals ingest some of these particles, while others accumulate and break down in oceans and soils. Marine organisms like shellfish, small fish, and shrimp, especially those near coastlines, are particularly prone to ingesting microplastics.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Lin emphasized that the main sources of microplastics are industrial waste and wastewater discharge, which can cause significant environmental damage if not adequately treated. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Microplastics typically enter the body through food and drink ingestion, while nanoplastics can be inhaled. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgtreport.com\/2024\/07\/microplastics-in-bloodstream-increase-stroke-risk-4-5-fold-study\/\">https:\/\/www.sgtreport.com\/2024\/07\/microplastics-in-bloodstream-increase-stroke-risk-4-5-fold-study\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Consider also that simply playing with plastic toys is also considered as a source:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Playing with plastic toy building bricks creates microplastic and nanoplastic pollution<\/h2>\n<p>May 21, 2024<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of the most popular and creative toys around, but playing with plastic building bricks could create something much less desirable in households and childcare settings: large amounts of micro- and nanoplastic particles. While it remains unknown whether such plastic particles pose any risk to health, the findings add yet another source of emerging indoor pollutants and the researchers recommend caution to avoid inhaling or swallowing them. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u2018My research interest is in environmental pollutants and remediation and my daughter likes toy building bricks very much,\u2019 says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastle.edu.au\/profile\/cheng-fang\">Cheng Fang<\/a> who led the work at the University of Newcastle in Australia. \u2018I play with her and so I wondered if there might be some concerns from an emerging contamination point of view.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>To find out, Cheng\u2019s team opened fresh packets of plastic bricks, selected 50 different kinds and assembled and disassembled each of them 10 times. Before and after images were taken with a scanning electron microscope (SEM), which revealed that a small number of particles were initially present due to the manufacturing process but their abundance was far greater following simulated play. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The images suggest that friction from repeatedly connecting and disconnecting bricks generated scratches and scuffs where micro- and nano-sized particles formed, predominantly at the tip of the interlocking studs, as well as along their length and inside the stud receptacles. Combining the SEM images with statistical analysis, the team estimated the number of particles generated, finding that every square millimetre of the blocks under clicking and unclicking stress were producing thousands of microparticles and hundreds of thousands of nanoparticles (smaller than 20\u03bcm). &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Results showed that the particles were either ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) or polycarbonate, both used to make toy building bricks, including Lego. While these are deemed to be safe and non-toxic plastics, some studies have found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0160412023005895?via=ihub\">fumes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acs.est.9b04168\">fine particles<\/a> of ABS produced by 3D printing could be toxic. However, whether micro- and nano-sized particles from toys such as building blocks pose a health risk if inhaled or ingested remains an open question. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemistryworld.com\/news\/playing-with-plastic-toy-building-bricks-creates-microplastic-and-nanoplastic-pollution\/4019504.article\">https:\/\/www.chemistryworld.com\/news\/playing-with-plastic-toy-building-bricks-creates-microplastic-and-nanoplastic-pollution\/4019504.article<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Well, if children are playing with plastic toys, suggesting that they do not inhale nano\/micro plastics makes no sense, as children have to breathe. That said, in theory, perhaps one could open the package outside (in the shade) and let them out-gas for some period of time to reduce inhalation matters. But that 1) would not solve all of the exposure, 2) is not what normally happens when parents buy children plastic toys, as usually they are given in their originally purchased packaging, and 3) it is playing with them that tends to increase the nano\/micro-particles, as friction associated with connecting them produces more particles.<\/p>\n<p>As far as microplastics go, the British publication <em>The Guardian<\/em> reported the following:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"dcr-1djovmt\" data-gu-name=\"headline\">\n<div class=\"dcr-14emo0l\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1msbrj1\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-d5iddn\">Microplastics found in every human testicle in study<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dcr-1yi1cnj\" data-gu-name=\"standfirst\">\n<div class=\" dcr-cn68uf\">\n<p><strong>Scientists say discovery may be linked to decades-long decline in sperm counts in men around the world<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>20 May 2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-iy9ec7\">Microplastics have been found in human testicles, with researchers saying the discovery might be linked to declining sperm counts in men.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-iy9ec7\">The scientists tested 23 human testes, as well as 47 testes from pet dogs. They found microplastic pollution in every sample.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-iy9ec7\">The human testicles had been preserved and so their sperm count could not be measured. However, the sperm count in the dogs\u2019 testes could be assessed and was lower in samples with higher contamination with PVC. The study demonstrates a correlation but further research is needed to prove microplastics cause sperm counts to fall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-iy9ec7\">Sperm counts in men have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/2017\/jul\/25\/sperm-counts-among-western-men-have-halved-in-last-40-years-study\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">falling for decades<\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2023\/nov\/24\/insecticides-decrease-sperm-concentration-study-finds\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">chemical pollution such as pesticides<\/a> implicated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2022\/nov\/15\/humans-could-face-reproductive-crisis-as-sperm-count-declines-study-finds\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">many studies<\/a>. Microplastics have also recently been discovered in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2022\/mar\/24\/microplastics-found-in-human-blood-for-first-time\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">human blood<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2024\/feb\/27\/microplastics-found-every-human-placenta-tested-study-health-impact\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">placentas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2022\/oct\/07\/microplastics-human-breast-milk-first-time\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">breast milk<\/a>, indicating widespread contamination of people\u2019s bodies. The impact on health is as yet unknown but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2021\/dec\/08\/microplastics-damage-human-cells-study-plastic\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">microplastics have been shown to cause damage to human cells<\/a> in the laboratory. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-iy9ec7\">A smaller study in China in 2023 also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0048969723013293?via%3Dihub\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">found microplastics in six human testes<\/a> and 30 semen samples. Recent studies in mice have reported that microplastics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0300483X21003814?via%3Dihub\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">reduced sperm count<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0304389420320185?via%3Dihub\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">caused abnormalities<\/a> and hormone disruptions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/article\/2024\/may\/20\/microplastics-human-testicles-study-sperm-counts\">https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/article\/2024\/may\/20\/microplastics-human-testicles-study-sperm-counts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Plastics have long been assumed by the world&#8217;s scientists as inert and safe to be around.<\/p>\n<p>While most people can tolerate small amounts of them, the massive use of plastics has gotten to the point that most of us are exposed to a lot of microplastics.<\/p>\n<p>As more and more plastics have been used and disposed of, more people have come to the conclusion that there are health and other risks associated with plastics.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed solutions may reduce individual exposure, which is good, but will not solve all the problems associated with it.<\/p>\n<p>Related to some herbs that may help, here are some comments from a technical paper I recently wrote:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Microplastic and Nanoplastic Detoxification &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>By Robert Thiel, Ph.D.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong>Executive summary: <\/strong><em>There are major concerns about microplastics and nanoplastics that enter into the human body orally and\/or through breathing. Although there is no universally accepted way to detoxify the body of all of them, there are foods such as acerola cherries, fenugreek, ginger, boswellia, turmeric, and others that have been shown to support the reduction of inflammation and may support physiological defenses against oxidative or inflammatory stress associated with microplastic exposure. This is because of their: <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Nutrient components (vitamin C, quercetin, saponins),<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Containing of amphiphilic compounds that may form micelle-like structures during digestion,<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Ability to support bile metabolism, <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Ability to support liver and lymphatic detoxification, and <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Ability to prevent and\/or remove oxidative damage (which can be an indirect result of plastic ingestion). &#8230;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Plastic Issues and Remedies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNanoplastics (NPs) as contaminants in food and water have drawn increasing public attention \u2026 NPs reduce brain function\u201d [1]. Microplastics and nanoplastics are being implicated in neurological degeneration, negative effects of aging, and other matters. Animal studies have shown these plastics can trigger inflammatory responses [1,2].<\/p>\n<p>Avoidance of all such plastics is basically impossible in the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century, but people would be wise to reduce exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, while there is no accepted \u2018treatment\u2019 for all ingested microplastics or nanoplastics, that does not mean that foods and nutrients from foods cannot be helpful in their removal or with any inflammation they may cause.<\/p>\n<p>Consider that many foods and herbs have historically been used to assist with inflammation [1]. The combination of anti-inflammatory foods found in <strong><em>Turmeric- Boswellia C<\/em><\/strong> is something to consider.<\/p>\n<p>Understand that plastics are composed of hydrophobic molecules [3]. It has been shown that amphiphilic block copolymers self-assemble into micelles with a hydrophobic core that can solubilize\/encapsulate hydrophobic molecules such as those found in plastics [3].<\/p>\n<p>A micelle is a supramolecular structure formed by amphiphilic molecules \u2014 compounds with both a hydrophobic (nonpolar) part and a hydrophilic (polar) part. They spontaneously form spherical (or sometimes cylindrical) aggregates in aqueous solution, with the hydrophobic tails inward and the hydrophilic heads outward. Classic examples include detergents, bile salts, phospholipids, and saponins.<\/p>\n<p>While no foods literally contain amphiphilic micelles in the same structured form found in lab surfactant systems, many foods naturally form micelles during digestion, or contain molecules capable of forming micelles once mixed with bile or water\u2013fat interfaces.<\/p>\n<p>Foods such acerola cherries, fenugreek, ginger, boswellia, and turmeric have often been found to work better together than separately. Furthermore, they do contain molecules that can act amphiphilically and may form micelle-like or colloidal aggregates under certain conditions (especially in water or oil-water mixtures). So, while they don\u2019t contain pre-formed micelles in the same sense as soap or bile, extracts from these plants can self-assemble into micelle-like colloids because of their natural amphiphilic compounds. This may account for the finding that some substances contained within them, like saponins which are in all of them (though most abundant in fenugreek), may influence microplastic aggregation, adsorption, and elimination [4].<\/p>\n<p>Saponins are textbook amphiphilic molecules and form micelles that can encapsulate hydrophobic substances [5,6]\u2014microplastics are hydrophobic substances. Although many microplastic particles are too large to be encapsulated in micelles, nanoplastics certainly can be. Other effects from saponins on larger microplastic particles would likely relate to surface adsorption or changes in aggregation, as opposed to true micelle entrapment.<\/p>\n<p>Although many plastics\/polymers are electrically neutral, their surface reactivity and leached chemicals can provoke oxidative stress. Thus, their presence in living organisms can result in oxidative damage [7]. Therefore, antioxidant containing foods (like acerola cherries) can help reduce, as well as \u201cclean up,\u201d some of that damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acerola cherries<\/strong> (<em>Malpighia emarginata DC<\/em>) are one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C and contain phytonutrients like carotenoids phenolics, anthocyanins, and flavonoids [8].\u00a0\u201cThe vitamin\u00a0C produced by acerola is better absorbed by the human organism than synthetic ascorbic acid\u201d [9]. The presence of functional phytochemicals in acerola has been shown to influence the intestinal epithelial cells to increase the cellular uptake of vitamin C as opposed to vitamin C alone [10]. \u201cAcerola\u2026contains bioflavonoids\u201d [11], anthocyanins, and quercetin [12]. An animal study found that \u201cacerola juice reduces low-grade inflammation\u201d [13]. Vitamin C \u201coccurs in the body in the form of ascorbate, known for its strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties\u201d [14]. Not only does vitamin C have free radical scavenging abilities, it also has been shown to increase the antioxidant abilities of some other foods [6].\u00a0Vitamin C has been shown to \u201creduce stress markers and inflammation by neutralizing harmful molecules, activating protective pathways, and regulating autophagy, providing potential protection\u201d associated with microplastics [4]. Curcumin, which is a component of turmeric, tends to improve the anti-inflammatory traits of vitamin C [15]. Studies show that vitamin C can reduce toxicities [16]. Acerola cherries contain both vitamin C and bioflavonoids which work synergistically, whereas one study showed that vitamin C \u201cacts synergistically to protect cutaneous tissue cells in culture against oxidative damage\u201d [16].<\/p>\n<p>An <em>in vitro<\/em> study performed at Doctors\u2019 Research with a digital ORP meter demonstrated that a citrus food vitamin C has negative ORP, but that ascorbic acid had positive ORP [17]. It is negative ORP which better helps clean up oxidative damage [18]. Since ascorbic acid has positive ORP (as well as positive redox potential [19]), it can never replace food vitamin C. Thus, high vitamin C foods, such as acerola cherries, should be considered when plastic ingestion contributes to free radical damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boswellia gum<\/strong> (<em>Boswellia serrata<\/em>), also known as frankincense, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties [20,21]. An animal study it helpful against the effect of toxicants [22]. Boswellia\u2019s anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties may account for its protection against induced toxins [23]. \u201cThe gum exudate obtained from the bark of the tree <em>B. serrata<\/em>, also called Indian olibanum, has been \u2026 widely used in various formulations for the treatment of inflammation\u201d [24]. Boswellia contains triterpenoids. Triterpenoids, although themselves highly hydrophobic, can form colloids in the presence of other amphiphilic compounds (e.g., phospholipids or surfactants in extracts) [25]. \u201cFor several thousand years (~4000) <em>Boswellia serrata<\/em> and <em>Curcuma longa<\/em> have been used in Aryuvedic medicine for treatment of various illnesses \u2026 which are mediated through pathways associated with inflammation \u2026 The anti-inflammatory effects of boswellic acids and curcumin have translated to \u2026 the improvement \u2026 as shown in numerous clinical trials\u201d [26]. Other studies have also pointed to the synergistic benefit of combining boswellia and turmeric together [27]. Another paper concluded that boswellia and fenugreek worked well together [28].<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201c<\/strong><strong>Fenugreek<\/strong> (<em>Trigonella foenum graecum<\/em><em> L.)<\/em> (FG) is a plant \u2026 with \u2026 anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, \u2026 effects \u2026 evidence supports a role for fenugreek in protecting against \u2026 inflammation<strong>\u201d [29]. <\/strong>It is approved by <em>German Commission E<\/em> for inflammation of the skin [20]. It has also been found to be helpful for dealing with toxins and inflammation of the lungs [30]. <strong>Fenugreek gum and Boswellia gum have been found to work synergistically<\/strong> [31]. Fenugreek contains quercetin [32]. Fenugreek also contains saponins [20]. Saponins in fenugreek can influence bile acid metabolism and lipid emulsification, which may aid in the detoxification of nanoplastics [33]. Fenugreek saponins, \u201cAfter oral administration, with gentle stirring in the gastrointestinal fluids, they form micro- or nanoemulsions\u201d [34]. Thus, that could also be why fenugreek can be helpful in detoxifying from nanoparticles substances like plastics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ginger rhizome<\/strong> <em>Zingiber officinale<\/em> has anti-inflammatory effects [20]. \u201cScientific evidence supports the beneficial properties of ginger, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities\u201d [35]. \u201cGinger, a well-known natural product, has been demonstrated to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, <strong>\u2026<\/strong> properties\u201d and supports \u201chealthy aging\u201d [36]. \u201cOverall, eight RCTs reported the anti-inflammatory effect of ginger supplementation\u201d [37]. On a totally different note, a randomized double-blind study <strong>found health benefits when fenugreek, ginger, and turmeric<\/strong> <strong>were combined<\/strong> [38]. <strong>An animal study found that ginger looked to help protect against toxic changes caused by a type of plastic <\/strong>[39]. Ginger aids with bile metabolism [40]<strong>. <\/strong>Since <em>in vitro<\/em> research suggests that bile salts potentially appear to assist in aggregation of micro and nano plastics [41], this may represent one pathway by which ginger could influence the processing or aggregation of plastic particles, and thus may be a way ginger assists in the removal of plastics in the body.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c<strong>Turmeric<\/strong> (<\/em><em>Curcuma longa<\/em><em>) is a type of herb belonging to ginger family \u2026 Turmeric&#8217;s effects on health are generally centered upon an orange-yellow colored, lipophilic polyphenol substance called &#8220;curcumin,&#8221; which is acquired from the rhizomes of the herb. Curcumin is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, <strong>\u2026 <\/strong>effects [42]. \u201cTutrmeric has antihepatotoxic \u2026 and antinflammatory effects<\/em><em>\u201c <\/em><em>[20]. <\/em><em>Curcuma longa<\/em> (syn. <em>C. domestica<\/em> Valeton and <em>C. brog<\/em> Valeton) is also known as \u201cturmeric\u201d worldwide [43]. \u201cIn general, curcumin is beneficial to human health, demonstrating pharmacological activities of anti-inflammation and antioxidation<strong>\u201d<\/strong> [44]. <strong>Curcumin in combination with boswellic acid is more effective \u201cpresumably due to synergistic effects of curcumin and boswellic acid<\/strong>\u201d [45]. Turmeric compounds support \u201chealthy aging\u201d as they have helped prevent cellular damage [46] and may offer protective antioxidant activity against microplastic-induced stress [4]. A study including turmeric, ginger root, vitamin C, and boswellia extracts concluded there was efficacy of the blend [47]. Curcumin can form nanosized colloidal aggregates in aqueous media and in the presence of natural emulsifiers [48], hence that may explain turmeric\u2019s aiding in the expulsion of microplastics.<\/p>\n<p>Scientific research has concluded that the combinations of antioxidants such as vitamin C (which is in acerola cherries), quercetin (which is in acerola cherries and fenugreek) and curcumin (which is in turmeric) have been found to \u201creduce stress markers and inflammation by neutralizing harmful molecules, activating protective pathways, and regulating autophagy, providing potential protection\u201d associated with microplastics [4].<\/p>\n<p>Based on current scientific literature, ingredients such as turmeric, boswellia, fenugreek, ginger, black pepper, and acerola cherries provide synergistic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support that may help mitigate some biological effects associated with microplastic exposure.<\/p>\n<p><em>Various peer-reviewed scientific papers have concluded that combinations of these types of foods have been found to be more effective than many of them alone for things like inflammation and plastic detoxification.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[1] Yang Q, et al. 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Efficacy and safety of curcumin and its combination with boswellic acid in osteoarthritis: a comparative, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2018; 18: 7<br \/>\n[46] Rahman M, et al. Curcuma longa L. Prevents the Loss of \u03b2-Tubulin in the Brain and Maintains Healthy Aging in Drosophila melanogaster. Mol Neurobiol. 2022; 59(3): 1819\u20131835<br \/>\n[47] Bharat TB, et al. Ingredients of a Natural Oral Nutritional Supplement and Their Role in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Mar 25;15:11795441211063365<br \/>\n[48] Moutas S, et al. Curcumin-decorated nanoliposomes with very high affinity for amyloid-\u03b21-42 peptide<strong>. <\/strong>Biomaterials. 2011 Feb;32(6):1635-45. doi: 10.1016\/j.biomaterials.2010.10.027<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, yes, some herbs may help. And there are others that the above did not mention.<\/p>\n<p>That said, even in the 20th century, more began to be realized about modern chemicals and pollution as the old Worldwide Church of God published the following:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54856\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Plain-Truth-1970-Jun-Jul-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"327\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We are dosing the environment with materials that poison virtually everything. Some of these poisons are extremely persistent and are absolutely everywhere!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Changing Climate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the main things that we are doing is changing the climate of the planet. We are accelerating climatic changes in all sorts of ways. The climate of the planet depends primarily on the heat balance, the balance between incoming and outgoing solar radiation. Adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, which we have been doing at a merry rate since about 1870 \u00b7by burning fossil fuels, tends to warm the entire planet. The average temperature rose considerably until about 1940, and then the trend reversed. We now have a cooling trend which most meteorologists blame on the amount of particulate pollution that has been added to the atmosphere. Pollution is now absolutely world-wide. There has been a 35% increase in the particulate pollution over Mauna Loa, on the Island of Hawaii. There is a veil of pollution that covers the entire planet. (Ehrlich P. Our Environmental Crisis. Plain Truth magazine, June-July 1970)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now, this does not mean that many have not politicized and even faked climate change data for improper goals. But the reality is that many poisons have affected the environment and are factors in the loss of species&#8211;and pollution has become an increasing problem worldwide&#8211;with sins of various types being the real cause.<\/p>\n<p>But, it was not supposed to be that way. Notice something from the Book of Genesis<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">15 Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it (Genesis 2:15).<\/p>\n<p>The concept of tending and keeping a garden suggests proper environmental stewardship. God made humans to make things better.<\/p>\n<p>Now notice something else about the creation:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>24 Then God said, \u201cLet the earth bring forth the living creature according to its kind: cattle and creeping thing and beast of the earth, each according to its kind\u201d; and it was so. 25 And God made the beast of the earth according to its kind, cattle according to its kind, and everything that creeps on the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.<\/p>\n<p>26 Then God said, \u201cLet Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.\u201d 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, \u201cBe fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>29 And God said, \u201cSee, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food. 30 Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food\u201d; and it was so. 31 Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. (Genesis 1:24-31)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>People in general, and Christians in particular, should try to pollute less. We should not litter. We should pick up after ourselves. We should try to ensure our plastic trash does not blow into waterways or on the land. We should try to avoid, or minimize, the use of synthetic chemicals where it is feasible. And yes, we can separate trash for recycling, as well as try to reuse items instead of throwing them away and replacing them. We should live as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/military.htm\">Christian pacifists<\/a>&#8211;human wars have long been a factor in pollution and destruction and this will get worse. We should live as Jesus did and strive not to sin.<\/p>\n<p>International groups fighting pollution normally leave sin and the Bible out of their solutions, but that is a major contributor to pollution of all types. Humans need to live God&#8217;s way to correct this, but since they have refused, for about 6,000 years (see also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/six_thousand_year_plan_6000.htm\">Could God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?<\/a>), we have increasing pollution and other problems.<\/p>\n<p>The creation is groaning under the weight of sin, but Christians will help restore it:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. (Romans 8:19-22)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This will happen with the return of Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18). All things were created through and for Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20). And the world will be purged and a new, unpolluted, earth will be here:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. (2 Peter 3:10-13)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Jesus will lead the charge to fix the environmental and other problems that the world is unwilling to properly fix now.<a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"Will Pollution lead to the End?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OqyhkufPnQw\" aria-label=\"Will Pollution lead to the End? by BibleNewsProphecy 22 hours ago 14 minutes 88 views\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As far as the climate and the ecological situation, the Bible shows that \u2018global warming\u2019 will get much worse:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>8 Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and power was given to him to scorch men with fire. 9 And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent and give Him glory. (Revelation 16:8-9)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While humans should repent, they are not prophesied to do so in sufficient numbers in this age.<\/p>\n<p>As far whether or not humans will, on their own, solve climate and pollution issues, notice what could be considered as an environmental prophecy:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">18 The nations were angry, and Your wrath has come,<br \/>\nAnd the time of the dead, that they should be judged,<br \/>\nAnd that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints,<br \/>\nAnd those who fear Your name, small and great,<br \/>\nAnd should destroy those who destroy the earth (Revelation 11:18).<\/p>\n<p>Thus, God is not pleased when humans abuse the environment.<\/p>\n<p>God will have to intervene or all flesh would be destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>But because most humans will not repent, this does not mean you cannot.<\/p>\n<p>And we can all try to live as responsible stewards.<\/p>\n<p>The Bible does reveal that there is a solution to pollution and \u2018climate change.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>However, it will take God to truly fix the polluting and warring disasters that humans are causing through sin. Having the true God\u2019s involvement is something that those leading the UN, Europe, and most other nations do not believe or understand.<\/p>\n<p>We also have the following related video:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div id=\"contents\" class=\"style-scope ytd-shelf-renderer\">\n<div id=\"scroll-outer-container\" class=\"style-scope yt-horizontal-list-renderer\">\n<div id=\"scroll-container\" class=\"style-scope yt-horizontal-list-renderer\">\n<div id=\"items\" class=\"style-scope yt-horizontal-list-renderer\">\n<div id=\"dismissible\" class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\">\n<p><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint inline-block style-scope ytd-thumbnail\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ploMyPyQzHo\" rel=\"null\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"yt-core-image yt-core-image--fill-parent-height yt-core-image--fill-parent-width yt-core-image--content-mode-scale-aspect-fill yt-core-image--loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ploMyPyQzHo\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwE2CPYBEIoBSFXyq4qpAygIARUAAIhCGAFwAcABBvABAfgB_gmAAtAFigIMCAAQARhlIE8oTzAP&amp;rs=AOn4CLCVoNiHlGPBSB8EFwpLmRgRxtaqGg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"overlays\" class=\"style-scope ytd-thumbnail\">\n<div class=\"thumbnail-overlay-badge-shape style-scope ytd-thumbnail-overlay-time-status-renderer\">\n<div class=\"badge-shape-wiz__text\">14:48<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"details\" class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\">\n<div id=\"text-metadata\" class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\">\n<div id=\"meta\" class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\">\n<h3 class=\"style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\"><a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"Microplastic Health Risks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ploMyPyQzHo\" aria-label=\"Microplastic Health Risks by BibleNewsProphecy 11 views 6 hours ago 14 minutes, 48 seconds\">Microplastic Health Risks<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Plastics are all around these days. Are there risks from microplastic and\/or nanoplastic particles? Could there be a 4.5 times greater risk of having a stroke because of microplastics? Are there risks of reduced male fertility and cardiovascular issues related to the accumulation of plastics in humans and animals? Where do these small plastic particles come from? How can you reduce your risks? Are nanoplastic particles in water bottled in hard plastic potentially dangerous? What about inhaling toys made of plastic likes &#8216;Legos&#8217;? Are synthetic clothes and even tire dust a health risk? Will humans solve climate and heat matters? What does the Bible say about that? Is a better world coming? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel discuss these matters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Here is a link to our video: <a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"Microplastic Health Risks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ploMyPyQzHo\" aria-label=\"Microplastic Health Risks by BibleNewsProphecy 11 views 6 hours ago 14 minutes, 48 seconds\">Microplastic Health Risks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jesus\u2019s kingdom will be the solution to pollution. Notice what will happen:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>3 For the Lord will comfort Zion,<br \/>\nHe will comfort all her waste places;<br \/>\nHe will make her wilderness like Eden,<br \/>\nAnd her desert like the garden of the Lord;<br \/>\nJoy and gladness will be found in it,<br \/>\nThanksgiving and the voice of melody.<\/p>\n<p>4 \u201cListen to Me, My people;<br \/>\nAnd give ear to Me, O My nation:<br \/>\nFor law will proceed from Me,<br \/>\nAnd I will make My justice rest<br \/>\nAs a light of the peoples.<br \/>\n5 My righteousness is near,<br \/>\nMy salvation has gone forth,<br \/>\nAnd My arms will judge the peoples;<br \/>\nThe coastlands will wait upon Me,<br \/>\nAnd on My arm they will trust. (Isaiah 51:3-5)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Yes, a better world is coming. The knowledge of the reality of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/GospeloftheKingdomofGod.pdf\">Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> brings <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/hope.htm\">hope<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But yes, until then, we face a lot of pollution, from plastics and other chemicals.<\/p>\n<p><em>Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/christians-environment.htm\">The Bible, Christians, and the Environment<\/a> How should Christians view the environment? Does the Bible give any clues? What are some of the effects of air, water, and land pollution? Is environmental pollution a factor in autism and death? Do pollutants seem to double the autism risk? What will Jesus do? Here is a link to a related sermon: <a title=\"Christians and the Environment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=N714psWpk-4\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=rSpvV_TKAtKJ-QPFk4PgCA&amp;feature=c4-overview&amp;ved=CEIQ0h4YACITCLTVu6fAxM0CFdJEfgodxckAjCibHA\">Christians and the Environment<\/a> (there is also a YouTube video available titled <a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"Air Pollution, Autism, and Prophecy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rjsS3aQ6xhA\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=VVs0U7OgOsbJ-QPkloCoDw&amp;ved=CCQQvxs&amp;feature=c4-feed-u\"><span data-original-html=\"Air Pollution, Autism, and Prophecy \">Air Pollution, Autism, and Prophecy,<\/span><\/a> one titled <a id=\"video-title124\" title=\"Will Pollution lead to the End?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OqyhkufPnQw\" aria-label=\"Will Pollution lead to the End? by BibleNewsProphecy 22 hours ago 14 minutes 88 views\">Will Pollution lead to the End<em>?<\/em><\/a>, and one called <a id=\"video-title\" class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope ytd-grid-video-renderer\" title=\"COP 27 and Solving Climate Change\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lZdZI-6BKDo\" aria-label=\"COP 27 and Solving Climate Change by BibleNewsProphecy 7 hours ago 14 minutes, 42 seconds 28 views\">COP 27 and Solving Climate Change<\/a>).<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/cogwriter.com\/united-nations.htm\">United Nations: Humankind\u2019s Last Hope or New World Order?<\/a> Is the UN the last hope for humanity? Or might its goals end up with sinister results? Two related videos include <a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"UN's 'New Universal Agenda' is a False Gospel!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NCRh4cNYyc0\" data-sessionlink=\"ved=CCwQvxs&amp;feature=c4-feed-u&amp;ei=f0bsVZXtJ9HNqAWbw7ewBg\">UN\u2019s \u2018New Universal Agenda\u2019 is a False Gospel!<\/a> and <a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"United Nations and Vatican Are Planning the New World Order\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_X80EYP9YZk\" data-sessionlink=\"feature=c4-feed-u&amp;ei=drhyU9rLHIPI-QOM1oGwCw&amp;ved=CCIQvxs\">United Nations and Vatican Are Planning the New World Order<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/weather-sorrows.htm\">Weather Blessings and Sorrows <\/a>Are weather problems a warning? What should be done? What does the Bible teach about weather? What about floods, droughts, heat, earthquakes, tornadoes, and solar storms? Here is a related YouTube video <span data-context-item-id=\"rIj7AAQvDGE\" data-context-item-title=\"Does God Use Weather?\" data-context-item-user=\"BibleNewsProphecy\" data-context-item-views=\"2 views\" data-context-item-time=\"15:46\" data-context-item-type=\"video\"><a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"Does God Use Weather?\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rIj7AAQvDGE\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=OHWeUbCPBN6QhgGop4CYDw&amp;feature=c4-overview-u&amp;ved=CBkQ-SUoAA\">Does God Use Weather?<\/a><\/span> A related item in the Spanish language would be <a title=\"Permanent Link to Bendiciones y maldiciones del clima\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccog.org\/bendiciones-y-maldiciones-del-clima\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Bendiciones y maldiciones del clima<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/hope.htm\">Hope\u2013yes you can have it!<\/a>\u00a0Hope is stronger than fear. Learn how to have more hope. A related video is also available:\u00a0<a id=\"video-title314\" title=\"How to Be More Hopeful\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iCQ3JVlXR_o\" aria-label=\"How to Be More Hopeful by BibleNewsProphecy 22 hours ago 14 minutes, 37 seconds 46 views\">How to Be More Hopeful<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/IsGodCallingYou.pdf\">Is God Calling You?<\/a> This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is are links to related sermons: <a id=\"video-title73\" title=\"Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-RSlVTPkRN8\" aria-label=\"Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU? by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 17 minutes 10 views\">Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU?<\/a> and <a id=\"video-title73\" title=\"Predestination and Your Selection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Xmd2Qswb_Jc\" aria-label=\"Predestination and Your Selection by ContinuingCoG 1 hour ago 1 hour, 9 minutes No views\">Predestination and Your Selection<\/a>; here is a message in Spanish: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/M6O91XskFnY\">Me Est\u00e1 Llamando Dios Hoy?<\/a> A short animation is also available: <a id=\"video-title239\" title=\"Is God Calling You?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OFW2yhR3q9A\" aria-label=\"Is God Calling You? by CCOG Animations 1 week ago 7 minutes, 16 seconds 19 views\">Is God Calling You?<\/a><span class=\"style17\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/christian-repentance.htm\">Christian Repentance<\/a> Do you know what repentance is? Is it really necessary for salvation? Two related sermons about this are also available: <a id=\"video-title226\" title=\"Real Repentance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gMUKUYexspM\" aria-label=\"Real Repentance by ContinuingCoG 1 hour, 21 minutes 12 views\">Real Repentance<\/a> and <a dir=\"ltr\" title=\"Real Christian Repentance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lE7oGmk59Gg\" aria-describedby=\"description-id-735834\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=zK9FWJGRJcmu_AO6zLG4DA&amp;feature=c4-overview&amp;ved=CCoQ-SUYACITCJGn763V3dACFUkXfwodOmYMxyibHA\">Real Christian Repentance<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/Baptism.pdf\">About Baptism<\/a> Should you be baptized? Could baptism be necessary for salvation? Who should baptize and how should it be done? Here is a link to a related sermon: <a id=\"video-title318\" title=\"Let's Talk About Baptism\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vyUhB7eTx44\" aria-label=\"Let's Talk About Baptism by ContinuingCoG 3 views 1 hour, 10 minutes\">Let&#8217;s Talk About Baptism<\/a> and <a id=\"video-title319\" title=\"Baptism, Infants, Fire, Second Death\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k2E7yxgFSH0\" aria-label=\"Baptism, Infants, Fire, Second Death by ContinuingCoG 4 views 1 hour, 11 minutes\">Baptism, Infants, Fire, &amp; the Second Death<\/a>. <\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/GospeloftheKingdomofGod.pdf\">The Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. It is available over 1000 languages at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccog.org\">ccog.org<\/a>. Here are links to four kingdom-related sermons: \u00a0<a id=\"video-title236\" title=\"The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p9VhRfF4YPM\" aria-label=\"The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God by ContinuingCoG 5 hours ago 56 minutes 35 views\">The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God!<\/a>, <a title=\"The World's False Gospel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=49-Ceoj6vxc\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=S_wEWLWDD8umc--SiugK&amp;feature=c4-overview&amp;ved=CCgQ0h4YACITCPXUzJWh4s8CFUvTHAodb4kCrSibHA\">The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>, <a title=\"The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HkR3WO-Gfxw\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=AGsGWPDAMoSictucsJgC&amp;feature=c4-overview&amp;ved=CC8Q0h4YACITCPDA9fH-5M8CFQSRHAodWw4MIyibHA\">The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and <a title=\"The Kingdom of God is the Solution\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ggfT_8W7oyU\" data-sessionlink=\"ei=FbUHWL2iG9GScvO9lNAB&amp;feature=c4-overview&amp;ved=CDkQ0h4YACITCP2A-ta5588CFVGJHAod8x4FGiibHA\">The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microplastics found in German river (Photos from: Wagner et al.: Microplastics in freshwater ecosystems: what we know and what we need to know. In: Environmental Sciences Europe. 26, 2014 via Wikipedia) COGwriter We are hearing more and more concerns related to microplastics. ZeroHedge posted the following: Where Do Microplastics Come From Anyway? December 30, 2025 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-doctrine"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98907","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98907"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98907\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98911,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98907\/revisions\/98911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}