Lisa Vasile, NP, will present a free lecture on autoimmunity disorders from 7 to 8:30 p.m., December 1, at Johnson Compounding and Wellness, in Waltham. Vasile has taught on the faculties of UMass Graduate School of Nursing, Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and MassBay Community College.

“Autoimmunity leaves people with pain, fatigue, skin and neurological issues, and thyroid and gastrointestinal disorders,” she says. “All of these disorders rob the body of the vitality and strength to live an optimal life, and cost those suffering thousands of dollars. Of those suffering with autoimmunity, four in five people are women, and one in five are children.”

Vasile will offer attendees ways to empower themselves to reduce and reverse autoimmune conditions and symptoms, sharing key components that have been identified to distract, overwhelm and aggravate the immune system. “When these are removed, autoimmunity symptoms drastically calm down,” she says. Reservations are required, but walk-ins will be admitted at 7 p.m. as space permits.

Cost: Free. Location: Johnson Compounding and Wellness, 577 Main St., Waltham. To reserve a seat, stop by the center, call 781-893-3870, ext. 3, or visit NaturalCompounder.com.