Inflammation impacts our bodies in many ways. With that in mind, Dr. Towfighi sits down with Dr. Nath to discuss how inflammation contributes to diseases in this first part of a two-part episode. In part one of this discussion, the doctors explain what inflammation is and why it is a natural part of the healing process. They continue by explaining how and why inflammation becomes a problem for our bodies.

Dr. Nath continues by explaining how preventing inflammation through activities like exercise and brushing our teeth can help reduces chances of chronic inflammation and, in turn, help improve our health. Dr. Nath also gives examples of how inflammation in the mouth can impact the health in the rest of the body.