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Plastics in Water, New device stops a cold before it starts

research
New
From Your Cup shows you can stop
a cold in its tracks if
you take one simple
to the Oceans step with a new de-

vice when you feel a
cold coming on.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Colds start when
cold viruses get in
(STATEPOINT) You may not realize it, but there’s a lot of plastics your nose. Viruses
in water—both in the water you drink, as well as in rivers, lakes, multiply fast. If you New research: Copper stops colds if used early.
and oceans. don’t stop them early, they spread Copper may even stop flu that
and cause misery. starts in the nose if used right away
KNOW THE PROBLEM But scientists have found a quick and for several days. In a lab test,
According to recent investigations by Orb Media, 90 percent way to kill a virus. Touch it with cop- scientists placed 25 million live flu
per. Researchers at labs and universi-
viruses on a CopperZap. No virus-
of bottled water and 83 percent of tap water is contaminated with ties agree, copper is “antimicrobial.” es were found still alive soon after.
microplastics. These small pieces of plastic can’t always be seen by It kills microbes, such as viruses and People often use CopperZap
the naked eye, but they’re harmful to human health. bacteria, just by touch. preventively. Frequent flier Kar-
What’s more, according to the United Nations Environment That’s why ancient Greeks and en Gauci used to get colds after
Program, only one in five single-use plastic water bottles is recycled, Egyptians used copper to puri- crowded flights. Though skeptical,
meaning 80 percent end up in the environment, contributing to the fy water and heal wounds. That’s she tried it several times a day on
46,000 pieces of plastic floating in each square mile of Earth’s oceans. why Hippocrates, the “father of travel days for 2 months. “Sixteen
Each year, 8 million metric tons of plastics enter oceans, adding to modern medicine”, used copper to flights and not a sniffle!” she ex-
the estimated 150 million metric tons that currently circulate marine heal skin ulcers, and why Civil War claimed.
environments, according to Ocean Conservancy. doctors used it to prevent infection Businesswoman Rosaleen says
You can take action to protect your health and the environment of battlefield wounds. They didn’t when people are sick around her
know about viruses and bacteria, she uses CopperZap morning and
from harmful plastics.
but now we do. night. “It saved me last holidays,”
Researchers say microbe cells she said. “The kids had colds going
FILTER YOUR WATER have a tiny internal electric charge round and round, but not me.”
Start by ensuring that the water you and your family drinks is both across the membrane surrounding Some users say it also helps
healthy and safe. Using a water filtration system can help eliminate the cell. The high conductance of with sinuses. Attorney Donna
harmful microplastics present in your drinking water and minimize copper short-circuits this charge Blight had a 2-day sinus headache.
the need for single-use plastic bottles and pollution. Note: Not all and pops holes in the membrane. When her CopperZap arrived, she
water filters remove microplastics, so knowing which filters address This immediately stops the mi- tried it. “I am shocked!” she said.
this issue is important as you make a decision. crobe from reproducing and de- “My head cleared, no more head-
Water filtration products from LifeStraw, for example, remove stroys it in seconds. ache, no more congestion.”
Tests by the Environmental Pro-
One man had suffered season-
chemicals, bacteria, odors, bad taste and 99.999 percent of micro- tection Agency (EPA) show copper al sinus problems for years. It was
plastics from contaminated water, enabling access to safe drinking surfaces kill germs that are left on so bad it ruined family vacations
water on-demand nearly anywhere. This is higher protection than them. That way the next person and dinners out with friends. His
the standard carbon-based filters that are available on the market. to touch that surface does not wife Judy bought CopperZaps for
spread the germ. As a result of both of them. He was so skepti-
SHOP RESPONSIBLY this new knowledge, some hospi- cal he said, “Oh Judy, you are such
Another way to effect change? Make sure the brands you support tals switched to copper for various a whack job!” But he tried it and
are engaging in responsible business practices to reduce waste. “touch surfaces”, like faucets, be- the copper cleared up his sinuses
Avoid single use-plastic water bottles when possible and avoid drails, and doorknobs. This cut the right away. Judy and their daugh-
products with high levels of plastic packaging. Try re-usable storage spread of MRSA and other illness- ter said, “It has changed our lives!”
bags or items made of compostable material. Shop with brands that es in those hospitals by over half, Some users say copper stops
support cleanups, for example brands that remove trash from oceans and saved lives. nighttime stuffiness if used just
The strong scientific evidence before bed. One man said, “Best
and waterways for every product they sell. Or check out groups that gave inventor Doug Cornell an sleep I’ve had in years.”
post responsible, plastic-free buying guides like 5 Gyres. idea. When he felt a cold coming
To improve your family’s wellness and protect the planet, think on he fashioned a smooth copper
water. Avoid consuming microplastics, invest in filtration, and prevent probe and rubbed it gently in his
more plastic from contaminating our oceans and environment by nose for 60 seconds.
shopping responsibly and supporting brands that share these values. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The

MSN cold went away completely.” It
worked again every time he felt a Sinus trouble, cold sores, stuffiness.
cold coming on and he hasn’t had People have used it on cold
a cold since. sores and say it can completely
He asked relatives and friends prevent ugly outbreaks.
to try it. They said it worked for Copper even kills deadly germs
them, too, so he patented Copper- that have become resistant to an-
Zap™ and put it on the market. tibiotics. If you are near sick peo-
Soon hundreds of people had ple, a moment of handling it may
tried it and given feedback. Nearly keep serious infection away. It may
100 percent said the copper stops even save a life.
their colds if used within 3 hours The EPA says copper still works
after the first sign. Even up to 2 even when tarnished. It kills hun-
days, if they still get the cold it is dreds of different disease germs
milder and they feel better. so it can prevent serious or even
Users wrote things like, “It fatal illness.
stopped my cold right away,” and CopperZap is made in the U.S.
“Is it supposed to work that fast?” of pure copper. 90-day full mon-
Pat McAllister, age 70, received ey back guarantee when used as
one for Christmas and called it directed. It is $69.95. Get $10 off
“one of the best presents ever. each CopperZap with code MSN6.
This little jewel really works.” Now Go to www.CopperZap.com or
thousands of users have simply call toll-free 1-888-411-6114.
Remove microplastics and other contaminants from water with
a filtration bottle. PHOTO © STATEPOINT MEDIA. stopped getting colds. Buy once, use forever.
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