This document discusses inflammation and ways to reduce it. It defines inflammation as the body's defense response to injury, infection, or cells gone awry. It notes that many diseases are rooted in inflammation and discusses links between poor dental health, gut bacteria, and systemic inflammation. The document recommends reducing inflammation through diet, lifestyle factors like exercise, stress reduction, and avoiding processed foods, refined oils, excess alcohol, and lack of sleep. The diet highlighted emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts/seeds, herbs and spices while limiting animal products.