How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older

Delaware Valley VEG is thrilled to present "How Not to Age with Dr. Michael Greger" at the historic Colonial Theatre (of "The Blob" fame) in Phoenixville, PA. Tickets are available through the Colonial at the link provided, and are only $20 each. Reads & Company - a small, independent book store also located on Bridge Street - will have books available for purchase in their store in the weeks prior to the event, and in the theatre lobby beginning 30 minutes prior to it. If you feel strongly about shopping small and local, please consider supporting them with your book purchase. To be respectful of Dr. Greger's time, we will start the event promptly at 6pm. We suggest coming to town early to park, walk to the venue, purchase your book, and choose your seats. Phoenixville is also home to great shops, eateries, and breweries so make a night of it. Veg and "veg-curious" diners can find information on where to eat at https://www.phoenixvillevegfest.com/vegans-in-phoenixville (Sadly Greyhound Cafe is closed.) Please help us spread the word so we can fill the theatre for Dr. Greger and draw other amazing speakers to our area! PRESENTATION TOPIC: When Dr. Michael Greger, founder of Nutritionfacts.org , dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research, he realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects of aging. We don’t need Big Pharma to keep us feeling young—we already have the tools. In How Not to Age, the internationally renowned physician and nutritionist breaks down the science of aging and chronic illness and explains how to help avoid the diseases most commonly encountered in our journeys through life. Physicians have long treated aging as a malady, but getting older does not have to mean getting sicker. There are eleven pathways for aging in our bodies’ cells and we can disrupt each of them. Processes like autophagy, the upcycling of unusable junk, can be boosted with spermidine, a compound found in tempeh, mushrooms, and wheat germ. Senescent “zombie” cells that spew inflammation and are linked to many age-related diseases may be cleared in part with quercetin-rich foods like onions, apples, and kale. And we can combat effects of aging without breaking the bank. Why spend a small fortune on vitamin C and nicotinamide facial serums when you can make your own for up to 2,000 times cheaper? Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of centenarians and residents of “blue zone” regions where people live the longest, Dr. Greger presents simple, accessible, and evidence-based methods to preserve the body functions that keep you feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Brimming with expertise and actionable takeaways, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for achieving ultimate longevity. Check out the How Not to Age book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2V1Qr0xFFY AUTHOR'S BIO: A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD FACLM, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, infectious disease, and public health issues. Dr. Greger is the founder of the nonprofit organization, NutritionFacts.org , a public service that provides free access to the latest peer-reviewed research in nutritional science via bite-sized videos. He has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, testified before Congress, been featured in award-winning films such as Forks Over Knives and The Game Changers, and was invited as an expert witness in the defense of Oprah Winfrey in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. Three of his recent books—How Not to Die, The How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet—all became instant New York Times Best Sellers. His latest two books, How to Survive a Pandemic and the The How Not to Diet Cookbook, were released in 2020. All proceeds he receives from the sales of his books go to charity. PARKING INFORMATION: The borough of Phoenixville has eight paid parking lots within a few blocks' walk of the Colonial Theatre. There is also very limited free on-street parking and two $5 donation church parking lots. (First Presbyterian lot on Main Street and Holy Ghost lot on Starr Street. Holy Ghost is the farthest walk but large, easy, and convenient.) More information is available here: https://www.phoenixville.org/199/Parking . Feel free to message us with any questions! We look forward to seeing you on 3/22!