A look at the first steps that are needed to overcome chronic inflammation that is associated with most of today's chronic health issues. No matter the "ism", "itis" or ICD-10 code, gut health should always be a key focus when reducing systemic inflammation and regaining immune balance. Hippocrates got it right over 2000 years ago when he said, "All diseases begin in the gut." And there are many lifestyle behaviors and environmental exposures that impact gut health other than what you put into your mouth. It's much more than taking a probiotic. Much, much more.