Where does cancer come from?

Hard facts:

Cancer is the leading cause of unnatural death worldwide, responsible for 7.6 million deaths (approximately 13% of all deaths) in 2008.

The most common types of cancer are found in the lung, stomach, liver, colon, and breast.

The most common types of cancer occur in different proportions in men and women.

Approximately 30% of all cancers are attributable to the five most common personal failings and dietary habits, such as an excessive body mass index, low intake of vegetables and fruits, lack of physical exercise, tobacco use, and alcohol abuse.

This data is taken from World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics. The full report can be read here.

  WHO - Media Centre

 Photo: Warning label for a Belgian cigarette pack in 2007

 

Ice cream at the open fire

At this time of the year in the northern hemisphere it is ever so nice to sit in front of the open fire. Maybe with an ice cream or even a lovely glass of red. The warmth of the fire will trigger similar emotions than a meditation.

Tantra Yoga

"Scriptures and mantras—to hell with them.

My teacher released me from practicing meditation.

With women and wine, I'm fine.

I walk the path to salvation in a dance step, a young prostitute on the altar with me.

I eat meat and drink many strong drinks.

My bed, a soft, warm fur.

And all without a penny of money! 

A better religion—who could think of it?"

Tantra Yoga is often dismissed as "sex yoga." But it is a very simple system. It recognizes that everything exists. But it allows the yogi to decide what, when, and how much of life they allow and need for themselves. In the end, their insight trumps any dogma.