Bring a friend to this great lunch and talk by Dr Marina McPherson
Location: Lilydale Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Date: Monday September 2nd
Time: 11:45am for a 12:15pm lunch. Presentation to follow
Price: $5 (includes lunch)
Presented by: Dr Marina McPherson
With so much information available to us with a click of a finger, it can be difficult to know what can be done to stay healthy and well. Can anything be done at all, or are we simply destined to live out the blueprint of our genes? Join us as we discuss the best way to optimise your health, no matter what stage of life you are in, and what steps to take in order to improve our "health-span" not just our lifespan.
About 80% of chronic diseases are caused by lifestyle factors. Almost 50% of Australians are estimated to have at least one chronic condition (eg: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis). These are sad statistics, but the positive message that can be taken from this, is that by addressing our diet, optimising our sleep, adding regular exercise to our life and practicing good stress management, we can significantly modify our risk. We can reduce the risk of one or more of those chronic diseases and we can improve the quality and enjoyment of our life. We can thrive, no matter our age.
More and more studies are concluding that good muscle mass and bone mass are strong predictors of longevity and good health. An essential backbone to this is to ensure adequate protein intake is maintained. As we age, our protein requirements increase, in contrast to most people's actual protein intake decreasing. A combination of good protein intake, in addition to exercise, especially strength training, is required to maintain good muscle and bone health, a significant marker of healthy aging.
It is true that we all live busy lives and it can seem selfish, indulgent and uncomfortable to partake in seemingly lavish self-care such as going to bed just a bit earlier, going for a lunchtime walk or cleaning up the pantry. But these acts are not selfish. They are not indulgent. They are taking care of your body, and your mind - the only one you have for life; so that you can be your best self for your kids, for your partner, for your family and for your wider community.
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Dr Marina McPherson is a GP with over 15years of experience. She has recently opened a small practice right here in the hills, Thryve Family Practice (Selby). Marina is very passionate about educating people about their health, inspiring and empowering them to live their best and most optimal life.
Marina completed her studies in post-graduate Medicine at Flinders University in 2005. She has undergone further postgraduate studies in Nutrition and Environmental medicine and loves incorporating those principals into her holistic approach.
She believes that good wholesome food and a balanced lifestyle are important foundations to good health. Her special interests include chronic disease prevention / health optimisation, women’s health, menopause, thyroid disorders, gut and digestive health, metabolic health; including diabetes / prediabetes, weight loss management and auto-immune disease.
Outside of work, Marina enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 beautiful children. She loves discovering near and far nature walks, keeping fit, reading, knitting, travelling and enjoys good food and coffee.
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This event is part of Mums of the Hills - Check Me Out Series.
Dr Marina McPherson is a GP with over 15years of experience.
Supported by the Yarra Ranges Large Storm Recovery Grant