Health is wealth and we know all too well when we are struck by illness or injury, just how much we take our health for granted. However, there is a sinister threat that has become pervasive throughout modern society! Inflammation. It's ironic that the inflammatory response is designed to help us heal and repair our bodies from injury and illness. Yet, the same response in chronic form is associated with serious health conditions and diseases in the 21st century. In this episode, we take a closer look at inflammation and we'll be asking the questions: What is inflammation? How does the inflammatory response work and what causes it?