The Inflammation Cure: Simple Steps for Reversing Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Osteoporosis, Other Diseas

"In addition to explaining inflammation's causes and its role in various diseases, the author offers advice--'an antiinflammation game plan'--on how to maintain 'inflammation balance' and feel better."--The New York Times

In clear, everyday language, William Meggs, M.D., explains what causes inflammation, its relationship to disease in the body, and what steps readers can take to minimize their risk.

William Joel Meggs, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor and chief of the division of toxicology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He is one of the engineers of the theory of neurogenic switching, which is related to the study of inflammation. He lives in Greenville, North Carolina.

Carol Svec is a researcher and award-winning health writer who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.