Lunch Talk - 7 ways to strengthen your immune system

The immune system is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders.Through a series of steps called the immune response, the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade body systems and cause disease.

In this talk, Lynette will cover the following topics:

• Why your immune system is so important.
• Why with increasing age, the immune system becomes less effective making one more susceptible to infections and cancer.
• What can be done? – 7 ways to strengthen your immunity.
• Don’t wait until you get sick. Take prevention action to keep in good health and enjoy your senior years.

• Training – a pharmacist from Sydney Australia.
• Almost 72 years of age.
• Have lived in Singapore for 50 years and been involved in the evolution of Singapore’s healthcare system.
• Held senior business positions in Pfizer (7 years) and Director of Johnson and Johnson’s pharmaceutical and medical divisions. (13 years)
• Consultant and Board Director in numerous start-ups in the health, medical area.
• Angel investor and CEO of Oculex Asia Pharmaceuticals, a unique drug delivery system for eye diseases. Company was sold to Allergan.
• Main business interest is in the immune system and anti-ageing.
• Past businesses include childcare and dance/exercise studio.
• Wide variety of hobbies – swimming, golf, dance (Zumba, ex belly dancer), beading jewellery, dressmaking and recently bridge.