A NEW YEAR'S WORD FROM DEPAK CHOPRA
I will put the Law of Least Effort into effect by making a commitment to take the following steps: 2. Having accepted things as they are, I will take responsibility for my situation and for all those events I see as problems. I know that taking responsibility means not blaming anyone or anything for my situation (and this includes myself.) I also know that every problem is an opportunity in disguise, and this alertness to opportunities allows me to take this moment and transform it into a greater benefit. 3. Today my awareness will remain established in Defenselessness. I will relinquish the need to defend my point of view. I will feel no need to defend my point of view. I will feel no need to convince or persuade others to accept my point of view. I will remain open to all points of view and not be rigidly attached to any one of them. www.chopra.com
"When thre is violence against any person in society, because he or she is different, it threatens us all. Only by speaking out are any of us safe." -- Madeleine Kunin Ocean Farmed Salmon May Benefit Kidney Patients CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY AND SINGER TONI BRAXTON TEAM UP The fight against heart disease, the number one killer of women, is an issue Campbell Soup Company keeps close to its heart. In 2008, Campbell is teaming up with six-time Grammy-award winner Toni Braxton and designer Lisa Perry to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement. Perry created three exclusive Campbell’s red dress designs, and America is invited to vote on its favorite by visiting GoRedWithCampbells.com from December 20, 2007 – January 30, 2008. For each vote cast, Campbell will donate $1 to the American Heart Association (up to $100,000). The winning design will be unveiled by Braxton at the Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards to kick off American Heart Month (February). Braxton was diagnosed with pericarditis, a form of heart disease, in her early 30s. Today, she leads a full and rewarding life and wants to help educate others. “As a survivor of heart disease, I am proud to work with Campbell to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement to raise awareness and funds for a cause that is quite literally close to my heart,” said Braxton. “When I was diagnosed, I had to make important, long-term diet and lifestyle changes. I hope my involvement with this campaign will emphasize the importance of identifying and reducing heart disease risk factors and motivate others to take action to protect their health.” Pop Art from the Heart: Lisa Perry Donates Designs Perry in fact, owns one of the historical Campbell’s pop-art paper dresses. “I grew up loving Campbell’s soup and I have a strong connection to the 1960’s iconic pop-art soup can image,” she said. “It is truly an honor to donate my time and talents to help Campbell raise awareness of heart disease.” Campbell’s Commitment to Health and Wellness “With today’s busy lifestyles, it’s important for people to have heart-healthy food options that are convenient and taste good so it’s easier for them to eat better and live healthier,” said registered dietitian and author, Elizabeth Somer. “That’s why heart-healthy varieties of soups, beverages and sauces that feature the American Heart Association’s heart-check mark are terrific choices.” More than 60 Campbell products meet the government criteria for “healthy” foods and display the American Heart Association’s heart-check mark. These include 24 Campbell’s® Healthy Request® soups, which have added a one-of-a-kind lower sodium natural sea salt to deliver great taste with up to 50% less sodium than their original counterparts, and V8® 100% vegetable juice which reduced the sodium content last year to meet heart-healthy standards. Visit GoRedWithCampbells.com for more information on Campbell products, tips for leading a heart-healthy lifestyle, and for a variety of healthy recipes. UK McDonald's Chief Blames Game Industry for Obesity
McDonald's UK chief executive Steve Easterbrook said games are part of a "lifestyle element" that has led to a rise in childhood obesity. "There's fewer green spaces and kids are sat home playing computer games on the TV when in the past they'd have been burning off energy outside," he said. "The issue of obesity is complex," he said, while also cknowledging that the government, the food industry, and good old personal responsibility have their part to play in solving the problem. UNCLE BEN’S® naturel™ MINNESOTA HARVEST®
Heart Failure Matters 28 million people in greater Europe live with Heart Failure, a chronic syndrome for which there is no cure. www.heartfailurematters.org is a ground-breaking new educational website for patients and their caregivers, which aims to help them live longer and feel better » explains Prof Kenneth Dickstein, President of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) at the European Society of Cardiology. Prof Dickstein inaugurated the Association’s annual scientific Winter Meeting in Garmish-Partenkirchen, Germany, today. The HFA will hold its Winter Research Meeting on Heart Failure and Regeneration from January 23 to January 26. Experts will discuss the use of stem cells for cardiac repair; genetic pathways in cardiovascular development and disease; cardiac remodelling and analyse new data which improves our understanding of the importance of diastolic heart failure, among other scientific topics. “Discussing the latest research on Heart Failure is essential to the ongoing education of cardiologists but it is just as important to educate our patients and that is why spreading the word about our new website for the general public: www.heartfailurematters.org is so important. Both our Meeting and our Website for patients are focused on increasing awareness of the importance of detection and effective management of heart failure." The Heart Failure Association of the ESC has worked very hard to produce the website www.heartfailurematters.org. This interactive website has been developed by heart failure specialists, nurses and primary care physicians from the HFA with input from patients and caregivers from across Europe ». Heartfailurematters.org providespractical information to patients on life style, drugs, devices and diagnosis. The information is presented in a simple format that patients will appreciate and enjoy. 3.6 million patients are diagnosed with Heart Failure in Europe every year, making it more common in Europe than cancer. Heart failure is a serious medical condition where the heart does not pump blood around the body as well as it should. This means that blood can't deliver enough oxygen and nourishment to the body to allow it to work normally. This, for example, may cause fatigue in muscles. It also means that patients can't eliminate waste products properly - leading to a build up of fluid in lungs and other parts of the body, such as legs and abdomen. Heart failure often develops because of a medical condition, such as coronary artery disease, a previous heart attack or high blood pressure, which has damaged or put extra workload on the heart. Heart failure can develop at any age but clearly becomes more common with increasing age. Around 1% of people under 65 years of age have heart failure, but 7% of 75-84 year olds have heart failure and this increases to 15% in people older than 85. It is the most common cause of hospitalisation in patients over 65 years of age. Although it is called heart 'failure', this doesn't mean that the heart is about to stop working. It does mean that the heart is having difficulty working to meet the needs of the body (especially during activity). The Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology aims to improve quality of life and longevity, through better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure, including the establishment of networks for its management, education and research. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) represents more than 50,000 cardiology professionals across Europe and the Mediterranean. Its mission is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe. www.escardio.org Health Secrets of Japan Boston, MA- Japan -- the nation with the highest per capita seafood consumption and some of the longest lived and healthiest people in the world, will be exhibiting at the Seafood of Japan Pavilion at the International Boston Seafood Show, February 24-26, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Details http://www.bostonseafood.com Editors & News Directors are invited to a traditional Japanese breakfast at the adjoining Westin Hotel, Japan Hospitality Suite, Mon, Feb 24. Details to follow Show attendees, mainly Restaurant Companies, Hotel Food & Beverage Executives, Seafood Retailers and other industry members, will have an opportunity to taste authentic Japanese seafood from 10 companies at the pavilion sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries, which is exhibiting at the Boston Seafood Show for the first time. In Japan, the average person eats more than 150 pounds of fish per year. That totals 8.5 million tons a year, more than any other country except China, which has over 10 times Japan's population. By comparison, US seafood consumption is less than 17 pounds annually per capita. Seasonal Recipes add Variety & Culinary Excitement to Japan's Diet kinawa, a small island off the southern coast of the mainland, is noteworthy for its ocean setting, seafood variety and consumption, and the long lives of its residents. The facts speak for themselves. In Okinawa, over 34 people per 100,000 are over age 100 -- three times higher than in the U.S. Japanese citizens living on the mainland and in other regions of the nation are healthier too. Death rates for coronary heart disease are 82% below ours, breast cancer rates, 82% lower, prostate cancer, 86% lower, and ovarian cancer, 57% lower. Authentic Japanese Seafood - the centerpiece of this nation's diet, is coming to Boston. At the IBSS, the Ministry of Agriculture expects to introduce buyers to species and menu items that are more adventurous than the familiar sushi and sashimi, which are growing in popularity in North America and are routinely available at supermarkets and Continental restaurants with a focus on fusion cuisine. "North Americans who have been introduced to sushi and sashimi now want a more adventurous Asian seafood dining experience. Our goal is to build on current familiarity and expand the marketing opportunities for consumers to experience a greater variety of authentic Japanese cuisine with seafood as the centerpiece,"according to a Ministry spokesperson. Seafood of Japan pavilion to highlight products from 10 leading suppliers Abecho Shoten Co. is Japan's top buyer of fresh fish. It is an expert in the preparation of dishes using seafood caught at Kesennuma, a northern area shoreline known as one of Japan's largest fishery spots. Abecho Shoten was the Winner of the Emperor's Cup in the fishery category at the 42nd Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival in Japan. Its winning entry was marinated and lightly broiled Kesennuma Saury -- a tasty saltwater species that hunts near the surface of the Pacific. Fukuichi Fishery Co. sends boats out for a year at a time, scouring the seas between South Africa and Australia for the world's best tuna. Natural frozen tuna, which utilizes its special freezing technique of keeping fish at below minus 60 degrees celcius, and grilled bonita are particular specialties
Kanedai Co. has been a major player in the Japanese seafood market since 1955. The largest processor of crab in northeastern Japan, Kanedai is also regarded for high-end saury and tuna. It gives a Japanese twist to tuna carpaccio prepared with albacore tuna, olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, basil sauce, and thinly sliced Parmigiano Reggiano. Kanetoku Corp. specializes in "chinmi," authentic Japanese traditional dishes of pickled fresh seafood virtually unknown in the West. Ika Kogane is a particularly coveted dish for the traditional Japanese palette. It is soaked cuttlefish with capelin roes. Another specialty is the hors d'oeuvre, "Ika Flower," which is fresh cuttlefish arranged in the shape of flower, with masago of capelin roe and salmon. Natori Co. produces healthy, delicious seafood snacks. Cheese Kamaboko is a low-calorie healthy fish cake or sausage made of steamed fish and mild white cheddar cheese. Cheese Tara is a rich and luxurious sandwich made of cheddar cheese and cod. Ocean Rim Japan has worked since 2007 to bring the finest seafood to customers using environment-friendly methods. Organic, natural ecology is the company motto. Sea Bream and yellowtail tuna are specialties. The Sea Bream carpaccio is a particular favorite, made with olive oil, grated onion, whole grain mustard, lemon juice and soy sauce Takeda Syokuhin Corp., a seafood innovator since 1984, offers over 200 delicacies. Among them are Hokkai-takowasabi, soaked octopus with wasabi; Matsumaezuke, soaked squid herring roe and kombu, and Asarijan, soaked short-necked clam with Korean miso. Tae Bo Fitness Consultant Carl Silvani EARTH TALK
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The Law of Least Effort
According to the National Kidney Foundation, 26 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, and another 20 million are at an increased risk for it. Some researchers believe that Omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in ocean farmed salmon, may be beneficial to kidney patients undergoing dialysis. 
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