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How do I balance, keep up with everything? I don't, my blog the other day said as much. In my Bible study "Living a Life with Balance" it mentions what Jesus said about worrying - Luke 12:22, 23.
"Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes."
And in Luke 12:31 Jesus tells us "Seek HIS kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well."
I forget this, maybe you also forget this, it is difficult to remember that GOD will provide and is with us when we feel we are at our limits and have nowhere to go. It is at those times, I (and you) need to remember to go to GOD, he is our Heavenly Father and HE wants us to turn to him at all times.
Only with GOD can I truly balance my life, first (1) I need to turn to Him in praise, asking for forgiveness, and asking for blessings/help for myself and others.
Even as I struggle now with natural/physical things, I can flourish in the Spirit when I place GOD first in my life. That is when the other things will balance out.
Have I done this? no; Am I working on it? YES; Is it difficult? YES
Other things seem to creep up on my time and push me away from my GOD. I need to slow down in the morning, afternoon, and evening to take time to talk, pray, and meet with GOD - devotions, Bible study, Bible reading, prayer. Just as I take time for family and friends, I (we) need to take time with GOD. HE is there/here waiting for us (me).
Have you done this? Is it difficult for you? What do you think? Is your life balanced?
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I think my most difficult task in my walk with the Lord, is complete trust. I will turn a problem over to Him but if I don't get an answer that same day, I take it right back!. A former Pastor of ours knew how I struggle with this so he met me at church one week day and he was carrying a small laundry basket. He told me to right down all the things I was having problems with, put the list in the basket and carry it up and place it on the altar. Then turn my back on it and walk away. I felt like I was abandoning a child! It was awful but it did work. Now, every time I feel like I can't let go of a problem, I mentally do the same thing. It doesn't have quite the same effect, but it does help.
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Enjoy the urban elegance of Park Avenue right here in Traverse City. The Brownstones on Boardman capture the classic elegance of upscale urban design and living just one short block from Traverse City's full array of restaurants, shops, galleries, theaters, and night spots. The broad sandy beaches and scenic beauty of Grand Traverse Bay are only two blocks away. The Brownstones are located adjacent to Traverse City's desirable downtown historic district featuring tree-lined streets, broad sidewalks, and beautifully restored Victorian homes. This condominium has three levels. The main living area level contains a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room, and a half bath. The second floor features a large master bedroom with king size bed, vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and private bath. The second level also has second bedroom with a queen size bed and private bath, as well as a washer and dryer. The ground level includes a one-car garage and storage area.
We were very pleased with our stay at this condo. Well maintained with all the furnishings we needed and a great location. Very nice and easy to work with. We would recommend this condo to everyone.
This is my second time renting this condo. I can't pass up the great location for the film festival.. Clean and comfortable, this condo has everything you need for a comfortable week. The garage comes in handy as well if you bring your bikes or kayaks. Highly recommend.
One warning, if you have more than one car as we did, you can't park out front on the street overnight, (even though it is not posted!) you could get a ticket. ( I did ).
We needed a place to stay to attend a family wedding in Traverse City, and this was a perfect location (within walking distance for the reception) and an absolutely beautiful condo. It is stocked with everything you could possibly want - dishes, towels, soaps, etc. We definitely enjoyed the comfort and had a relaxed stay at the condo. I would highly recommend this condo and location to anyone who wants to enjoy their time in Traverse City.
This unit was nicer than the pictures show. It is very clean and updated. We liked that there is an enclosed garage to put our car over night. There were more than enough appliances and kitchen utensils, dishes, glasses etc. We especially liked the location which was just a few block walk to the downtown with shops and restaurants. We had a wedding at the Opera House and it is a hard place to park a car. We were lucky enough to only have to walk a few blocks there and leave our car at the unit. There are a lot of stairs in this condo so I do not recommend it to anyone who has a hard time with going up and down stairs. You have to walk up the stairs from the garage to the main living area and then walk up a lot more stairs to the bedroom area. The whole condo is wall to wall carpeted so I don't recommend to anyone with carpet allergies. There is hand pump soap in all 3 bathrooms as well as dish soap in the kitchen but since this is not a hotel, I recommend that you bring your own shampoos and body soap. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom on the third floor and there is a 1/2 bath in the main living area near the kitchen. I believe the sofa in the living room had a pull out bed. This is a very comfortable place to stay. It is just like staying in someones home. We were able to make our own breakfast every morning which was so much more convenient than having to go out and look for a restaurant. I think our main complaint was some of the noise outside from the busy streets nearby. Seems like there were always people outside talking. The owner was easy to deal with and returned all calls and emails.
Location couldn't have been better for film festival week. Free shuttle half block away, easy walk to venues and restaurants. Comfortable sleeping. Owners very responsive. Had everything we needed for a great week.
After staying with our two girls in a hotel in Traverse City, we knew we needed another option to enjoy our family vacation. This property was very clean and had a great layout. The property was very modern and up-to-date. It was very close to downtown for eating and shopping.
We have rented other condos in the past and it was nice that this one provided soap, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. We have had experiences where we brought our own supplies.
I would not hesitate to recommend this place to any friends and family. When we come to TC again, this is where we are staying. It was nice to have space and not trip over each other, like we have in the past in a hotel.
Traverse City is the commercial, recreational, and activities center of the region. In the nearby area are wineries on Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas, the performing arts at Interlochen Center for the Arts and Old Towne Playhouse, and outdoor activities at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and other recreational areas. There are also numerous golf courses, beaches, and boating opportunities. Traverse City is also home to various festivals throughout the year, including The National Cherry Festival, The Traverse City Film Festival, Horse Shows by the Bay, car and boat shows, as well as many others.
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Sorry, Hunter Pence, but don't make any plans to be at Citi Field in New York for next week's All-Star Game unless you have a ticket.
Same goes for Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond and Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.
All four can plan a mini-vacation with their families or rest with four days off next week.
They have no chance to beat out Dodgers rookie sensation Yasiel Puig in an online vote by fans to pick the final player for the National League All-Star roster.
While fans tend to be comfortable watching the usual suspects – Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder – play in every mid-summer classic, Puig is baseball's new shiny object that has grabbed everybody's attention in little more than one month.
In 32 games, he has helped take the Dodgers from last to second in the N.L. West while batting .409 with eight homers and 19 RBIs. His daring baserunning and his outfield hustle have made him a highlight-reel regular.
While we can expect the Cuban defector to be chosen for the N.L. All-Stars in a landslide, Puig's presence at Citi Field next Tuesday may not go over well with some of his teammates and coaches, who say a rookie must play more than one month before earning the honor of All-Star.
But if he hits like an All-Star, runs like an All-Star, throws like an All-Star and catches like an All-Star, Puig must be an All-Star.
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Tight end Jermichael Finley would probably have a contract for the 2014 season by now if it weren't for that pesky neck injury.
Instead, he's preparing for more tests and compiling a list of teams who are interested in his services. You know, if he's ever cleared to play football again.
Add the Miami Dolphins to that list, which also includes the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers.
The Miami Herald tells us the Dolphins have spoken to Finley's agent, telling him they could have interest if Finley is cleared. That said, the report also tells us other teams have been more proactive, but those teams are not named.
If Finley were cleared and signed with the Dolphins, he'd be reunited with Joe Philbin. Miami's coach was the Packers' offensive coordinator for five seasons before heading south.
So yeah, lots of ifs.
That's about what it boils down to with Finley for the near future.
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Midday: Halberstam at noon
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As you've probably heard by now, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam died yesterday in a car accident. He was 73.
At noon, Midday will air a speech Halberstam gave in March 2006, a keynote address
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Oh... I was looking forward to the Veterans Affair speech... maybe I can get it online somewhere...
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Never fear. Midday planning to run the speech tomorrow.
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NBA Commissioner David Stern has said over and over again in recent months (and most recently, about two weeks ago) that the league was "close" to finding a long-term owner for the Hornets. After entertaining multiple potential local owners last fall, it appears that the league has found its man — Tom Benson, the owner of the NFL's New Orleans Saints. Benson reportedly reached a tentative agreement to buy the team on Friday morning and could be officially announced as the Hornets' new owner on Friday afternoon following his approval by the NBA's Board of Governors, now in its second day of meetings at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City.
UPDATE: The Saints just confirmed on Twitter that Benson is officially the Hornets' new owner.
In addition to Benson's bid for the team, according to Jimmy Smith of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the board was also considering an offer from a prospective ownership group "headed by California swimwear manufacturer Raj Bhathal and former [Hornets] minority owner Gary Chouest." That group also included Larry Benson, Tom Benson's brother, according to WVUE-TV, which Tom Benson also owns.
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The news follows an agreement reached last month to extend the Hornets' lease on the New Orleans Arena by 10 years, keeping the team in New Orleans through 2024 while the league continued to look for a long-term owner. Add that to an interesting point raised by Hornets fan Mason Ginsberg on Twitter — that NFL cross-ownership rules prohibit NFL owners from owning sports franchises in markets occupied by other NFL teams, limiting the number of available markets to which Benson could theoretically move the Hornets if he so chose — and this could be a recipe for keeping the Hornets in the Bayou for the foreseeable future. Considering Benson's flirtation with moving the Saints to San Antonio in the early 2000s if the state of Louisiana didn't pony up, and again after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the region, that's a pretty important point for Hornets fans who want to see their team stay put.
Tom Benson and wife Gayle on the field before the Saints' 2012 NFC Wild Card Playoff game. (Getty Images)
With ownership issues roiling, the Hornets mounted a strong 2010-11 campaign, finishing 46-36 under first-year head coach Monty Williams and pushing the Los Angeles Lakers to six games in a first-round playoff series behind the unmitigated brilliance of point guard Chris Paul. This season, however, has been a disaster from the start, from the circus surrounding the league-orchestrated trade of Paul through shooting guard Eric Gordon's repeated injury issues and just about everything else associated with the team. The Hornets are now limping to the season's finish with a 16-42 record, the third-worst mark in the NBA, and with plenty of question marks on their roster going forward, the future of general manager Dell Demps' team on the court remains very much uncertain.
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a "trophy" size limit for smallmouth on 20-mile stretches of the Jacks Fork and Gasconade rivers. Anglers may keep only one smallmouth of 18 inches or more daily.
They can fill out the normal daily limit of six bass with largemouth or spotted bass but only the one huge smallmouth. Of course, if all anglers released all bass, fishing would improve dramatically.
The 18-inch limit will be in effect for at least several years. Fisheries managers studied existing size and populations of smallmouth bass on the two rivers for several years before the size limit went into effect. That way they can compare the effects of the regulation.
Years ago, the Conservation Department instituted a catch-and-release regulation on Courtois Creek, which resulted in a 12-inch minimum length limit on stream bass.
Mortality is high once fish reach legal size-it's 30 percent or less below 12 inches and 70 percent or more after they reach that size.
Smallmouth bass grow slowly. It takes 5 years for a bass on the Gasconade to reach 12 inches and 6 years on the Jacks Fork. The fish have a normal life span of 11 years.
Managers have found that a smallmouth that tops 11 inches is likely to be caught and kept. The result is few fish survive to larger sizes. There is a high mortality rate.
At the same time, Conservation Department biologists are studying crayfish, the favorite food of smallmouth bass, trying to tie in the health of the crayfish population with the growth and health of smallmouth bass.
I change the popping bug for a crawdad imitation, a hairy brown thing that should tear up the indifferent bass.
It sinks among them like a brick. A couple turn toward it with mild interest, the way you'd look at a clown car backfiring and lurching down a crowded city street.
I let the lure sink to the bottom then retrieve it with slight jerks, trying to imitate a swimming crawdad. The bass politely move out of the way. A couple of tiny green sunfish chase the moving fly, but they aren't big enough to take it.
When in doubt, I always turn to the woolly bugger. A friend once offhandedly promised me a lifetime supply of the fly, and I've been holding him to it ever since, despite his grumbling and threats to break my fly rods.
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Did you know that omega-3 deficiency can be deadlier than eating too much trans-fats? Last month's Research News section offered this interesting finding from the Harvard School of Public Health, in which researchers found that getting too few dietary omega-3s accounted for 72,000–96,000 preventable deaths in the United States in 2005 (see August issue, page 10).
The reason why, says Marci Clow, senior director of product research for Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems, Santa Cruz, CA, may be the link between omega-3s and inflammation (which is a factor in many chronic conditions like cancer, heart disease and diabetes). "Omega-3 fatty acids can act as precursors to various hormones that help the body keep chronic inflammation at lower levels, thereby helping to prevent many chronic diseases…Something as simple as supplementing with omega-3s could prevent nearly 100,000 deaths a year."
Given this, it's important for retailers to have the facts straight on this "o-mazing" nutrient.
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This audience of educated readers knows that omega-3 deficiency is all-too common among Americans, and the consumption of certain essential fatty acids is way out of whack with others. But before proceeding, let's quickly review some omega basics.
Fatty acids are made of chains of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms that have long, fatty tails.
Omegas-3 and -6 fall in this category and are considered essential fatty acids (1). Udo Erasmus, author, EFAs educator, and developer of healthy oils (such as those from Flora, Inc., Lynden, WA) helps us understand this term: "'Essential', in nutrition, is defined to mean any atom or molecule that cannot be made in the body, is required for life and for health, and must therefore be brought in from outside the body…Insufficient intake of any 'essential' nutrient results in deficiency symptoms that are degenerative in nature, and get worse with time."
We can break down the omegas category even further. Omega-3 alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is metabolized into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). This trio is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory characteristics, which will be fully discussed later (1).
Omega-6's parent fatty acid is linoleic acid (LA), which is common in our diets via several plant-based oils (soy, canola, sunflower, etc.). LA can convert into gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, found in borage, primrose and blackcurrant seed oils), which then can break down into arachidonic acid (AA, found in meats).
These omegas tend to get a bad rap because they are abundant in our diet and are said to be inflammation promoters. "Some experts have raised the hypothesis that higher intake of omega-6 fats could pose problems, cardiovascular and otherwise, but this has not been supported by evidence in humans," says Clow, noting the Health Professionals Follow-up Study found an imbalanced ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats wasn't linked with heart disease risk because both are beneficial to heart health. Evidence suggests omega-6 fats also support skin health and other conditions.
"[Omega-6s] help make our blood 'sticky' so it is able to clot," says Clow. "My opinion is that when omega-6s aren't balanced with sufficient amounts of omega-3s, problems can ensue. When blood is too 'sticky,' it can promote clot formation, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular issues. But once you add omega-3s to the mix, the risk of heart problems goes down."
Unfortunately, says Cam Kupper, vice president of operations at Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., Saskatoon, SK, Canada, omega-6 fatty acids are somewhat misunderstood. "In your diet, you get a lot of omega-6, but often not the right mix of omega-6. GLA, an important omega-6 fatty acid, often gets lumped into that 'don't eat as much' category…when it is a critical fatty acid."
For example, GLA may reduce inflammation and when taken as a supplement, it doesn't convert to AA; rather, it breaks down into dihomma-gamma linolenic acid (DGLA) (2). DGLA is said to prevent the negative inflammatory effects usually caused by AA. GLA, therefore, has much research support for benefiting those with nerve pain caused by diabetes, dry eye, menopausal symptoms, bone loss (may enhance calcium absorption), eczema, allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure and other conditions. And, new data from U.C. Davis indicates that GLA-rich borage oil helps prevent weight rebound in dieters. "What they wanted to do was look at the performance of GLA after people had lost a significant amount of weight," says Kupper. "The GLA addition to the diet versus the placebo reduced the weight regain to about two pounds. With the placebo, it was over 10 pounds…The mechanism of action isn't well understood, but it's been demonstrated in a number of studies over the last 20 years."
The Great Debate
So, we know that our bodies need various essential fatty acids. But what isn't as clear is how much and, importantly, in what proportion. Says Steve Holtby, president and CEO of Soft Gel Technologies, Inc., "The ratio of omega-6/omega-3 fatty acids in today's Western diet is estimated to be more than 10:1, with some estimates as high as 30:1. Our diet now includes huge amounts of oils that are extracted from plants and used for cooking or in prepared foods. These oils are primarily omega-6s. We have decreased our intake of omega-3s, found primarily in whole grains, beans and other seeds, and seafood."
Given the dominance of omega-6s in the American diet, it's important to shoot for better proportionality. Says Dan Murray, vice president of business development at Xsto Solutions, LLC, Morristown, NJ, "Excess of some nutrients rarely offsets deficiencies in others. This need for balance is true for omegas as well…while the fractions are important, we need to get people in a regular consumption pattern and then fine-tune the levels of specific fatty acids based on diet and specific health concerns."
But, nutrition experts don't have consensus on an exact ideal omegas ratio. Figures range between 2:1 and 5:1 (omega-6:omega-3), with variations higher and lower. This number is a moving target, says Leslie van der Meulin, director of sales at Orginates, Sunrise, FL. "With continuously emerging science on the separate health benefits of EPA, DHA and most recently DPA, it becomes more and more difficult to exactly make any relevant statements on the ratio discussion."
Michael T. Murray, N.D., director of product development and education at Natural Factors, Everett, WA, also feels that this ratio range is a bit off. "Further consideration is warranted before deciding to consume a primarily omega-6 dominant fat, oil or product...Instead of a 4:1 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, we are currently consuming a ratio of 20:1. The last thing we would want to do would be to increase the amount of omega-6 fatty acids in an attempt to achieve an optimal omega-6 to -3 profile. Instead, a more appropriate approach would be to eliminate the hidden sources of omega-6 oils in your diet and to supplement your diet with omega-3 fatty acids."
Several others also oppose having a hard-and-fast ratio altogether because it's simply impractical to use. Holtby notes that some nutrition scientists feel such a figure is "difficult to measure and implement" on a day-to-day basis and there are "flaws and limitations in applying a target ratio for assessing risk of disease." In fact, the optimal ratio may vary by disease and its severity, and therefore shouldn't be applied as a gold standard across the board.
Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA, nutrition education manager for NOW Foods, Bloomingdale, IL, adds some fodder to this argument. "A ratio of 4:1 reduces cardiovascular mortality by some 70% over the 15:1 ratio [in the modern diet]. Ratios over 10:1 have been shown to have negative impacts on asthma conditions, whereas ratios below 5:1 show benefits. Ratios of 4:1 do not lower reduced rectal cell proliferation in patients with colorectal cancer, whereas a ratio of 2.5:1 does," he says. "The answer is to both reduce the amount of omega-6 in the diet and to increase the level of omega-3s. This can be done by controlling food intake and by taking appropriate supplementation."
Michael Chubb of Bioriginal wholeheartedly agrees in terms of a proper EPA/DHA ratio, noting, "There are various condition-specific realities that might be better supplemented with a particular EFA formulation. Historically, the mass market just says, 'Fish oil is great,' and doesn't even talk about the ratio of EPA to DHA or the benefits of either. But the market, finally in 2009, is finally getting it." He notes that EPA, for example, has been studied for its specific effects on mood and thus the EPA/DHA ratio should be considered when interested in this benefit.
And, are omega-9s in the picture? According to Dawn Jarvis, director of education for Garden of Life, Magnolia Park, FL, omega-9s are abundant fatty acids in nature and in our diets through animal fats and vegetable oils (such as olive oil). "They are also not considered essential because our bodies can make omega-9s from unsaturated fat in our bodies. Omega-9 fatty acids can be used by the body as a substitute for omega-3s or 6s if these essential fats are not present. However, omega-9s really aren't an ideal replacement for 3s and 6s, and the body will eventually suffer from this."
That's not to say they aren't important in their own right—especially given the success of the Mediterranean diet. One omega-9, oleic acid, "provides its own benefits. Oleic acid protects the integrity of the inner lining of arteries, reducing the risk for atherosclerosis. There is also evidence that it reduces the risk for certain kinds of malignancies," says Herb Joiner-Bey, N.D., medical consultant for Barlean's Organic Oils, Ferndale, WA. On the cholesterol front, it is said to raise HDL and lower LDL cholesterol.
But again, as Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, consultant to Jarrow Formulas, Los Angeles, CA, and dean of academics at Huntington College of Health Sciences, points out the body can make oleic acid as long as it has enough LA (omega-6) and ALA (omega-3), if it's not consumed through dietary sources.
Get to the Source
One cannot discuss omegas without talking about differences in sourcing. It should be said upfront that the topic of plant versus fish omegas is a sticky one, with many companies very passionate about the benefits of each (and rightly, so). But, each source has unique attributes and benefits. For example, a recent study found fish (a source of EPA/DHA) and walnuts (a source of ALA) each help heart health, but in different ways (see WholeFoods, July 2009, p. 10).
In fact, many companies build omega products around the fact that consumers can benefit from both plant and fish-sourced omega-3s. Notes Joiner-Bey of the Barlean's line, "We can skillfully use flaxseed oil, fish oil or both to meet people's health needs based on our understanding of how well ALA is converted into EPA and DHA, as well as the proven advantages of one over the other for specific health issues."
This speaks to the previously made point that different people (with varying health conditions) have unique requirements of omegas. Joiner-Bey notes that women of reproductive years, for example, "can convert ALA to EPA and DHA more efficiently than any other segment of the human population." But, he says, "Pregnant or nursing women want to enhance DHA to give their children a boost." And using flaxseed oil and fish oil in appropriate dosage is appropriate for most health condition, Joiner-Bey feels.
It's fair to say that there are a variety of helpful plant sources like chia, hemp, pumpkinseed, flaxseed, the branded Salba Salvia hispanica L., walnuts and certain green vegetables. And again, the source offers something unique, though some benefits are ubiquitous. For example, flaxseed oil contains both LA and ALA in appreciable amounts—and has great benefits. Clow explains that these fatty acids are necessary for the structural integrity of cell membranes. She adds that when converted to non- or anti-inflammatory prostaglandins and leukotrienes in the body, supplementation with flaxseed oil increases the ratio of EPA/DHA to AA (3, 4). "ALA has also been reported to suppress the production of interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor, leukotriene B4, and oxygen free radicals by polymorphonuclear leukocytes and monocytes (5). There is some evidence that ALA from flaxseed oil might have anti-tumor effects, possibly by increasing peroxidation of fatty acids in tumor cell membranes, or by altering the balance of prostaglandin production away from tumor-promoting prostaglandins of the E2 series (6)," she says.
Other grains, chia (Salvia hispanica) as well as the branded Salvia hispanica L. (Salba) are gaining traction in the industry. Says Dean Mosca, president of Proprietary Nutritionals, Inc., Kearny, NJ (supplier of Benexia chia), "Use of chia-derived omega-3 in food applications will serve to balance the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6. Chia contains four parts omega-3 to one part omega-6. Chia oil has a higher percent of omega-3 than any other omega-3 oil."
Many companies feel that this grain is unique in its nutritional breakdown aside from essential fatty acids. Information from Core Naturals of Winter Springs, FL (supplier of Salba) explains its grain offers 212 mg/g of protein per serving, 92.4 mg/12 g of calcium per serving, and is rich in fiber, antioxidants, folate, magnesium, vitamin C, iron and other nutrients.
Let's return to the conversion issue. Some studies show healthy adults may only convert ALA to EPA in fairly small ranges (5–10% for EPA and 2–5% for DHA), though the number varies by gender, age, lifestyle and overall health. Some estimates are higher in the 20% range, according to Rakesh Kapoor, Ph.D., director of science and technology at Bioriginal.
But, Brenda Watson, president and founder of ReNew Life Formulas, Clearwater, FL, brings up the point that "many people, however, are lacking in the necessary enzymes to convert ALA into EPA and DHA, therefore not reaping all the health benefits available. Fish oil, on the other hand, has EPA and DHA in it and, therefore, does not need to go through a metabolic process in order to be utilized."
Stuart Tomc, national educator for Nordic Naturals, Watsonville, CA, adds to the list of problems with ALA conversion. "Some of the vitamins and minerals needed by this pathway for conversion are B6, vitamin C, zinc and magnesium, which have been shown to be deficient in the population, making conversion even less efficient for most. Saturated fats and trans fats have been found to inhibit conversion and data show that these fats are consumed in high quantities in Western diets."
Therefore, many feel if you who want the specific benefits of EPA and DHA, go straight to the source with fish oils. Levin offers some other reasons why: "EPA can readily convert into DHA, but you need a certain level of EPA in the body before that conversion to DHA will occur. So with fish oils providing pre-formed EPA and DHA, you will definitely get more bang for the buck, taking far less in liquid or capsules to get similar body levels of EPA or DHA. But that doesn't mean that ALA is useless; far from it."
Quality issues. It should be noted that fish oils vary widely in quality, particularly with respect to what consumers can buy at Wal-Mart versus a natural products store. It's important this distinction be made to consumers, given apprehension about toxins and mercury content (which may diminish protective effects against heart disease). Bruno explains that this issue is definitely on consumers' radars: "A well-publicized January 2001 federal advisory regarding methylmercury contamination in certain fish species made the public aware that their fish oil supplements are also subject to excessive levels of mercury, a neurotoxic heavy metal (7), as well as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (8), toxic organic compounds. Consequently, it is important to choose 'clean' fish oil supplements."
Adds Holtby, "It's important to know the source and the manufacturer to ensure that quality control steps are in place to guarantee a high-quality fish oil product. Poor-quality fish oil does not function in the body as well as high-quality fish oil, most likely because it is oxidized and contains little omega-3 (which is why the price is low)."
He explains that high-quality fish oil suppliers purify the oils to remove other fats such as saturated fat. And, natural filtering methods, molecular distillation and other processes remove heavy metals, PCBs and other toxic elements. "The process creates very high-quality oil that can be used in omega-3 dietary supplements and functional food ingredients. It allows consumers to safely benefit from the health-enhancing effects delivered through fish oil," Holtby says.
Also, stress that freshness is critical, as EPA/DHA will oxidize quickly and become rancid if certain precautions aren't taken. Says Murray of Xsto Solutions, "Oxidation can occur prematurely and decrease the effectiveness of the original material. It's important to know and trust the source of your ingredient material going into the finished product(s)."
Responsible companies use natural stabilizers and antioxidants for product stability and less chance of oxidation. For example, Ascenta Health of Dartmouth, NS, Canada recently introduced a new green tea-based antioxidant for its fish oils. "This is unique to our NutraSea line of fish oils and makes our product 40% more stable against oxidation…For consumers this means fresher, better tasting products that do not develop any fish taste or smell," says Marc St-Onge, the firm's president.
With respect to other oils, companies are working on ways to improve absorption. Chubb of Biorginal notes that most oils are in an emulsified format. "When oils hit your stomach, your body has to work pretty hard to digest that fat. When you emulsify essential fatty acids, your body is much more capable of quickly digesting that fat to get the active out of the oil," Chubb explains. "Speed and depth of DHA absorption in the bloodstream happens quicker and lasts longer when taken in an emulsified format versus a softgel or by spoon." In fact, 2007 research indicates the improved absorption of DHA could be as high as 60%; non-emulsifed oils reduced EPA and DHA absorption by 33.6% and 44.3%, respectively (9).
For this reason, companies like Barlean's (which offers a smoothie-like version of emulsified oil) believe this format is well suited for those who may not be able to absorb omegas properly such as the elderly and those with digestive issues.
Omegas Resource Center
The past few years have been especially fruitful with positive data about the health benefits of omegas—and the media has taken notice with favorable articles. But, it's easy to get over-saturated, and even easier to forget the latest findings when consumers ask specific questions about benefits. The following section is intended to highlight some of the most important and compelling recent research on essential fatty acids. And, we hope retailers will save this section and keep it handy for staff education about the importance of omegas.
Heart health. Studies have found a distinct relationship between omega-3 fatty acid intake and a reduced risk of developing (or dying from) coronary heart disease (10). The reason why, according to Holtby, is that long-chain omega-3 fatty acids help "reduce platelet aggregation (stickiness), improve endothelial function and arterial flexibility, improve blood and oxygen supply to heart, lower triglyceride levels, and lower blood pressure by vasodilation and promotion of sodium excretion."
Other interesting research has supported the benefits of taking fish oil along with statins for those at risk of heart disease. Statins are known to lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase; fish oil also is said to accomplish this feat, too. St-Onge points to data (11) indicating that "when fish oils are added to statin therapy, there is a greater overall decrease in cholesterol and a greater improvement in cardiovascular disease protection."
The benefits of omega-3s for heart health aren't just for fish oil. A 2007 study indicated chia seeds may help lower triglycerides and bad cholesterol (12). And, another study on type-2 diabetics found reduced cardiovascular risk factors in those who consumed 37 grams/day of a branded grain (Salba) for 12 weeks.
Retailers must be sure not to give the impression that omegas are a fail-proof safety net for heart health. Rather, according to very intriguing research published just a couple of months ago, it must be consumed along with a healthy diet. In fact, eating too many fatty foods can block the cardioprotective effects of fish oil (13). Says Kapoor, "The Western practice of increasing the uptake of selective healthy ingredients without improving the overall diet is not going to help in improving overall health."
Childhood diabetes. Some preliminary research offers evidence that the more omega-3s young children eat, the less likely they are to develop type-1 diabetes. Such children (n = 1,770) had a sibling or a parent with the disease and were at risk for developing diabetes (14).
Mental health and behavior. Depression is on the rise and, according to Holtby, there may be a link to omega-3 deficiency: "Neurons that are starved for omega-3s scramble both dopamine (a chemical messenger that works in the frontal cortex) and serotonin (another chemical messenger that can regulate the brain's stress response), and fats also help prevent inflammation."
St-Onge also believes that targeting inflammation (which omega-3s are known to do) is an important way of addressing depression symptoms (lack of appetite, lack of interest, sluggishness). He adds, "The notion that inflammation causes depression is strengthened by the co-morbidity of depression with inflammatory disorders such as coronary-heart disorder, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis," he says. This theory is spelled out in a 2009 paper on the topic (15).
Omegas are not only said to help those with depression; evidence suggests that they may benefit those with behavioral disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and mood problems. Important findings from some of the many 2009 published articles include the following:
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New omega products and some yet to come.
• Ascenta will offer a vegetarian/vegan EFA liquid (with EPA, DHA and GLA) and a concentrated fish oil-based liquid with EPA, DHA and GLA.
Companies are making new products in the "tasty omegas" arena. This includes Rainbow Light (Gummy Omegalicious), Nordic Naturals (Nordic Omega-3 Gummies, Tangerine), Flora Health (BIJA omega-3 chocolate truffles and 3.6.9 Oil Blends that can be added to recipes), Bioriginal (Smooth and Creamy Omega Emulsions; BioPureDHA chewable softgels; and OmegaShakers Milled Flaxseed Breakfast & Seasoning Toppers), Garden of Life (Oceans Kids DHA Chewables), Barlean's (Omega Swirls creamy smoothie in naturally flavored fish oil and flax oil), Jarrow Formulas (Yum-Yum DHA Chews), Solgar (Lit'l Squirts Chewable DHA Chewie-Gels) and NOW Foods (chewable DHA capsules).
Several companies also are making strides in the condition-specific formulas category such as Bioriginal, Nordic Naturals, Natural Factors (CardiOmega-Q10), Garden of Life (Oceans 3 Better Brain, Oceans 3 Healthy Hormones, OmegaXanthin), ReNew Life (Norwegian Gold Ultimate Fish Oils offers some with vitamin D3, peppermint oil and lipase), NOW Foods (high-quality omega products from various sources and some combinations) and Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. (high-quality fish oil capsules and encapsulated vegetarian DHA and can make custom formulations and blends).
Last, Murray of Natural Factors cites 2003 research in which supplementation with EPA aided women with borderline personality disorder (BPD, a condition characterized by instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image and mood). He explains that women given one gram of the supplement for eight weeks had less-severe feelings of depression and aggression (21). "The authors of the study went so far as to conclude that EPA may be a safe and effective form of primary therapy for women with moderately severe borderline personality disorder," Murray says, adding, "The significance of this study is profound, given that an estimated six million people in the United States are believed to suffer from symptoms of BPD."
Anti-tumor. There are many forms of cancer and everyone's condition is different, but some preliminary research indicates that omega-3 DHA may offer some benefits for those with cancer. A 2009 small animal study (22) indicated that DHA may "reduce the size of tumors and enhance the positive effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, while limiting its harmful side effects," says Tomc of Nordic Naturals. Also this year, a meta-analysis of 22 years of data offered evidence that omega-3 and fish intake were associated with reduced colon and rectum cancer risk (23).
Weight control. Some evidence suggests that omega-3s may be beneficial for satiety. Blood analysis conducted during a 2008 study of 232 overweight individuals found that those who took 1,300 mg of omega-3s after meals experienced a reduction in appetite while on a low-calorie diet (24). Chia and Salba also are said to promote satiety.
Sports nutrition. New research indicates that athletes may have 40% better performance and recovery when taking an omega-3/-6/-9 combination (Udo's Oil from Flora Health). Says Erasmus, "Cell receptors work more effectively when our cell membranes are rich in essential fatty acids, especially omega-3. The results are akin to the use of steroids, but oils are legal and have only positive side effects."
Eye health. It's well known that omega-3s benefit retinal development in infants. But new research, says Joiner-Bey, is looking at how they can benefit seniors suffering from age-related macular degeneration and those with dry eye syndrome (25).
Skin health. The EPA in fish oil may have numerous benefits for skin health, says St-Onge, such as UV protection, acne reduction, collagen protection, enhanced wound healing, wrinkle prevention and treating/preventing inflammatory conditions like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and eczema (26).
Future research. It is important for industry to not become complacent with the amount of literature we already have on file for omegas. There is still much we don't know about them. For example, several experts interviewed for this article feel that additional research is needed on the specific effects of DHA and EPA as well as how best to use them in combination. In addition, St-Onge feels "Further research should also be done on maximum doses of EPA and DHA and whether the benefit obtained from one fatty acid is blocked by a high dose of the other."
Watson of ReNew Life agrees, adding, "Knowing the correct ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 for health conditions is another area that could use more scrutiny."
And, many researchers want additional unbiased research comparing the benefits of ALA and EPA/DHA (as well as their clinical markers). Erasmus hopes such research will be conducted in humans so as to better understand conversions rates. "I would like to see work that confirms or disproves my hunch that the greatest issue regarding omega-3s is not conversion rate, and not even nutrition (although both play a small role), but simply the fact that most of the population does not get enough starting material (ALA) to do enough conversion. Since conversion is 10% or less, one would need to take at least 10 times more ALA (which is in keeping with the fact that we need about 19 times more food foundation oil than supplement) than EPA plus DHA."
Are We Getting Through?
Given the wealth of positive research on omegas, surely we're getting through to the medical community, right? Says Murray of Natural Factors, "The evidence is overwhelming. A physician would have to have a considerable bias or have his or her head so deep in sand to not agree that supplementing the diet with long chain omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils is one of the most important health practices of today."
And, Kapoor adds that more and more medical schools are teaching students about alternative therapies and dietary supplements, including omega-3s.
But, don't get too comfortable. As Murray of Xsto Solutions notes, the medical community "has slowly been warming up to omegas and is now supporting their use for prenatal and cardiovascular patients. It would be nice to see the medical community embrace rather than accept omegas."
Holtby agrees with this sentiment. He explains that the medical community has conducted numerous clinical trials that support the efficacy of dietary and supplemental omega-3 for improving several medical conditions. "However, it doesn't fully embrace fish oil's positive effects as a buffer against these conditions," he says. "Still, the evidence is hard to deny, and many are unwilling to put their health on hold while waiting for the medical community to catch up."
Levin notes that physicians are more inclined to tell patients to eat more fish than to take a fish oil supplement. "That is a shame, since fish oils do not share the safety problems of heavy metals associated with fish meat; unlike fish eaten as a food, fish oil supplements tend to always pass toxic metal testing for mercury, cadmium, arsenic, etc., because the oil does not tend to accumulate the metals as fish bodies do. Unfortunately, some brands may market negatively and cast suspicion on other brands. In general, fish oil supplements are safe; and certainly far safer than eating a piece of fish."
In addition, proper usage and the mechanism behind the benefits also are not well understood in the medical community, says St-Onge. "I feel the industry needs to develop better research and marketing tools for physicians regarding contraindications, side-effects and proper dosages for EPA and DHA." He feels that doctors should be aware of any factors that affect bioavailability and absorption of EPA and DHA with respect to digestive disorders.
What can we do as an industry to make a deeper dent? Bruno says stores have an important role here. "In particular, within their communities, retailers can conduct mailings to make contact with doctors (especially cardiologists) providing copies of research on omega-3s (such as the new Harvard School of Public Health study) as well as marketing literature explaining the advantages of specific brands and/or processing used by those brands."
This is a great point, especially since, as van der Meulin of Originates points out, "prescription fish oil LOVAZA is set to hit annual sales closing in on $1 billion in the U.S. heart health market, in spite of its high price, environmentally insensitive packaging and similarity to non-prescription offerings." Retailers shouldn't hesitate to explain their offerings to their community, and why doctors should feel confident about their brands.
Speaking of communities, industry can afford to do more to educate consumers. Says Tomc, "The population is still at risk for essential fatty acid deficiency and must understand that these fats need to be consumed daily for optimal health. More education for pregnant women, children, elderly and even people's pets must continue."
We've done a good job with fish-based products, says Mosca, but we must continue to highlight other options, too. "Most consumers are now aware that omega-3s are in fish (they used to know fish as 'brain food'), but sadly, many consumers just don't like to eat it, nor do they like the fishy aftertaste of many marine-derived omega 3 supplements. We are coordinating efforts with our partners and our South American grower to ensure that consumers understand they can obtain the same qualitative benefits of chia-derived omega 3 ALA."
Time educating consumers is time well spent, says Watson. "It is the key to knowing how to properly take care of your body. Although there has been a lot of information flooding not only the natural health markets, but also mass markets about the health benefits of omegas there could always be more…The more information consumers have to make an informed decision about their health—the better." WF
Published in WholeFoods Magazine, Sept. 2009


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Baby goats. Fresh hay smell. Pansies. Marsh grass greening. Sunlight streaming. Biking. Convertibles. Naked-toed sandals. Spring makes many of us happy. But what is happiness anyway?
For much of my career as a clinical psychologist it has been unacceptable to try to help clients in therapy feel happier. I was trained to offer less: less depression, less anxiety, less smoking, less anger. Clinical Psychology was pathology-driven; goal was to feel less sick, not necessarily in top shape or to promote well being. We healed symptoms, like headaches and overeating, but we did not help create ideal lives. Around 1985, we began to understand that we do need to treat and prevent illness, but that we can help folks live optimal lives. Just as we have been brushing our teeth daily to prevent tooth decay, and paying dentists high fees when we slack off in our own prevention, we have begun to shout to all who will listen that we can help people be happier.
• We can prevent high percentages of divorce by teaching simple couples skills
• We can prevent future depression through behavioral treatment
• We can promote well being through coaching skills in how to think positively
Impressive indeed, but now that happiness has finally become an acceptable goal for all of us to achieve, what is happiness? Our Clinical Psychology intern Stephen Schueller, is as fascinated by happiness as I am, so we looked into what we know about happy individuals. How do we define happiness? What does it consist of?
Let's consider Byron's daily grind. Byron likes to work out, to have a nice car, and to laugh with his girlfriend. He is goal driven and ambitious. But his ulcers attack him daily, causing him unbearable pain and intense medical treatment. He refuses to do therapy because it is that "touchy feely stuff." Byron is never going to be able to achieve a substantial level of daily well being to qualify as feeling happy. Happiness is primarily a highly personal, subjective state that depends on how you feel and how you think. If I ask Byron whether he is happy, he looks thoughtful, pauses, then answers carefully "Sometimes. Yes. Sometimes I think I am, when my ulcers aren't acting up."
By refusing to do treatment for internal stress, Byron has overlooked his own power to influence his thoughts by making them more constructive. Byron can absolutely help his body to relax by learning to direct his thoughts and feelings into more positive channels. I promise you that he has the power to reduce his physical discomfort by training his thoughts and feelings. Byron can actually increase his own happiness.
If Byron entered treatment, he would quickly learn to practice cognitive self-discipline. I would teach him to direct his thoughts towards what I call the Lucky 7 qualities of a happy person. These lucky 7 are based on current thinking about increasing well-being and promoting happiness. To help you get your own happiness score, I have turned these qualities into seven True or False questions:
1. I tend to look on the bright side of things and am often thought of as an optimistic person by those who know me well.
2. I enjoy living in the here and now and making the most of every moment in life, especially my daily experiences.
3. I feel a deeper connection and commitment to a larger sense of meaning and purpose in my life, whether or not this involves a belief in a higher being.
4. For me, happiness is other people and the investment I make in the relationships I treasure.
5. I pursue my goals as a person and enjoy achieving goals I set.
6. I make time to help others and to donate my energies to enhancing the lives of other people, be they family or strangers.
7. I feel not only deserving of good things but grateful when I reap benefits of my life, whether or not I express this gratitude.
So, now that you know what we ask clients to see how happy they are, how did you fare? And how can you apply it to your life as an individual, whether singled or coupled?
To consider: How many questions did you honestly answer with a rousing "Yes?" What might you do to increase your "Yes" score? And how much might it benefit your life? If you take on this project to increase your own happiness, do let me know. I'll be rooting for you.


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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Teachers and other South Carolina public employees may get their first raise in four years.
The House budget-writing committee on Wednesday approved increasing by $153 million a key education funding source that goes toward salaries for teachers and assistants. Teachers' raises would differ by district, but all would receive at least 2 percent.
The proposal would bring the so-called base student cost to $2,012 for 2012-13. That's $132 more per student than this year.
The committee also approved a 2 percent raise for most other state workers. Department of Public Safety officers would receive a 5 percent raise.
Legislators set aside $180 million to deepen the Charleston harbor. That would fully fund the state match of the $300 million project.
The committee will wrap up its work Thursday.
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With the police regularly being criticised for turning our country into a big brother state more and more, it comes with little surprise about the new idea to get other road users to report terrible drivers.
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Using original Brother toner and ink cartridges in Brother printers will guarantee optimum printing performance. Both the toner and ink provided in their cartridges and the actual cartridges themselves are being constantly developed by the specialists at Brother, so they are constantly upgrading an improving their branded goods. This ensures their customers the best possible printing results.
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Early education proven to improve grad rates (The Olympian)
Centralia Police Chief Robert Berg writes on the importance of early learning.
SD Unified Purchases 26,000 iPads For District Students
The San Diego Unified School District purchased iPads that will be used for fifth graders, eight graders, and some high schoolers.
17,000 on D.C. Charter Schools Waiting List (NBC Washington)
Although there's only seven hundred spaces available, the waiting list to get in to a D.C. charter school is 17,000 strong.
Charter Schools and the Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education (Education Week)
President and CEO of UNCF (formerly the United Negro College Fund) writes "We have seen urban charter schools that perform better than their traditional public school counterparts, making up ground that students have lost in traditional schools. They are a right-now education solution for children who need a high-quality education."
Those 857 Desks? A Message for the Candidates (New York Times)
The College Board arranges 857 desks at the Washington Monument to show the number of students who drop out of high school every hour.
Students who graduate in 4 years do better (Education Week)
A new report shows that college students that graduate in four years can earn up to $13,000 more per year than those who take five or six years.
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This article will help you diagnose and repair a bad speed sensor or control switch on your KitchenAid Pro 6 mixer.
The speed sensor and control board work together in your mixer to help the mixer run and maintain specific speeds under variable loads. Basically, the speed sensor tells the control board how quickly it needs to run, whether the load is light such as cream or heavier, like you'd see with a cookie batter.
You probably have a bad speed sensor if you turn your mixer on to the lowest speed and it rapidly speeds up then shuts off. You have a bad control board if your mixer won't turn on or off or if you start your mixer at a low speed and it runs at the highest setting without turning off. Lastly, if your mixer is very slow to reach speed, it could indicate a bad sensor or control board. You'll want to start by replacing the sensor in this case as its both easier and less expensive.
Remember to find the control board, sensor or other parts you need for your repair by matching your KitchenAid model number with one on our KitchenAid parts page.
1. Remove the beauty ring
Remove the beauty ring by unscrewing the single Phillips'-head screw on the back of the mixer.
2. Remove the mixer cover
Now you have access to the four cover screws. Remove them to free up the cover and gain access to the boards.
3. Remove the speed sensor
Now you can remove the speed sensor. First, unclip the wire that attaches to the board.
Then you can use a flat-head screwdriver to press the tabs at the base of the board to free it from the mixer.
At this point, if all you needed to do was replace the speed sensor, you can jump to step 8.
4. Remove the control board wires
Before you remove the control board wires, you should note where each goes. We recommend writing directly on the wire lead. Your board will have a word or a color where each wire connects. Just write the word or color on the wire lead to make connecting them later a breeze.
Now you can remove the wires from the control board.
5. Remove the control board
Unscrew the two screws at the board's base to free the control board from the mixer.
6. Install the new control board
Set the new control board into place and tighten the screws. Do not over-tighten the screws as they can crack the control board's mounting feet.
7. Re-connect the control board wires
Now connect the control board wires to the locations they were in before.
8. Re-install the speed sensor
Set the speed sensor back into place and snap it into its tabs. Then just re-attach the wire to the board.
9. Re-install the cover
Put the cover back into place and tighten the four screws that secure it.
10. Re-install the beauty ring
Loop the beauty ring around the mixer, set it into place, then tighten its screw to finalize your repair.
And that's how easy it is to replace the speed sensor and/or control board in your mixer. You'll save loads of time and money compared to a repair shop, and in the mean time you'll also have learned one of the trickier KitchenAid repairs out there. Now that wasn't so hard, was it?
Remember to check out our full line of appliance spare parts to help with all your kitchen repair needs!