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Health and Wellness Magazine • 37 Deborrah Gabriel, lead dietitian at The Medical Center of Aurora, recommends that people take small steps toward an anti- inflammatory approach to eating. "Have a meatless day once per week and try recipes with alternate protein sources like fish, tofu or beans," she says. "It's a good lifestyle for anyone to adopt, and it can benefit everyone when used as a preventive measure." More tips include: saLicYLic acid salicylic acid is derived from willow tree bark and has been used historically to treat pain and inflammation. its synthetic form is aspirin. Basil, rosemary, sage, black pepper, chili peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg, berries, grapes, broccoli and spinach are good natural sources of anti-inflammatory salicylic acid. red Wine red wine contains polyphenols and flavonoids with antioxidant properties and has been shown to reduce inflammation when consumed in moderation. "red wine has long been associated with a lowered risk of heart attack and stroke — or the so called 'French paradox,'" collins says. He recommends no more than one glass a day for women or two glasses per day for men. isoFLaVones red meat is high in pro-inflammatory arachidonic acid, while soybeans, tofu and other whole soy products are excellent alternative sources of protein that fight inflammation in the body. WHoLe grains a study in the american Journal of clinical nutrition found that people who ate more whole grains lowered their levels of crP. good sources include brown, basmati and wild rice, quinoa and steel-cut oats. WeigHT carrying around excess weight puts stress on the body and can result in an inflammatory state. "Fat tissue secretes inflammatory molecules that can cause low-level inflam- mation throughout the body," collins says. "Weight management may be the most import- ant dietary strategy of all when it comes to mediating inflammation." As Colorado's Premier Hearing, Speech and Language Care Center, our mission is to value and promote individual and family choice in treatment, technology and communication options. A Nonprofit "Center of Excellence", the Marion Downs Center is recognized for its Leadership, Progressive Innovations and Cutting Edge Clinical Services. Our certified Audiologists and Speech/Language Pathologists offer: - Audiology Evaluation - Hearing Aids and Assistive Devices - Tinnitus Services - Hearing Loss Prevention - Sign Language Classes - Auditory Rehabilitation - Speech and Language Services Call Today to Schedule a FREE Hearing Screening and Consultation 303-322-1871