YMCA Wellness Tip of the Day

Inflammation is the body's reaction to some type of assault - a bacterial infection or a cut.  Sometimes the body fails to shut off this reaction or activates it when there is no real trigger and the inflammation becomes chronic.  Chronic inflammation can be the root cause of many diseases including cancer, heart disease, rhuematoid arthritis, Type 2 Diabetes and neurological degeneration.  Diets rich in whole foods including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish along with regular exercise and not smoking can help quiet the inflammation. For more information, go to the website.