Inflammation causes the aches and pains of arthritis, the discomfort of allergies, and the breathing obstruction of asthma. But over the past several years, medicine has recognized that chronic inflammation is a key underlying factor in heart disease, Alzheimers disease, some cancers, and the aging process itself. In this Users Guide, Dr. Hunninghake explains exactly how inflammation is involved in these diseases, how it can be measured, and the foods and supplements that can help prevent and reverse inflammation.