Dr. Gary Kracoff, NMD, RPh, will discuss how diet, lifestyle and toxic load can increase pain and inflammation at a free lecture from 7 to 9 p.m., January 13, at Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in Waltham.

He will discuss why pain and inflammation can be helpful, but when it becomes chronic, can lead to out-of-control inflammation and damage to our bodies. Helpful hints on diet, lifestyle changes and gentle detoxification will be discussed along with beneficial suggestions about homeopathy, herbal and nutritional supplementation.

Cost: Free. Location: Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St., Waltham. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 781-893-3870 or visit NaturalCompounder.com.