2. Don’t Smoke
If you do smoke, STOP! Compared to non-smokers, men who smoke are about 23 times more likely to develop lung cancer (killed my Dad 20 years after he stopped). Smoking causes about 90% of lung cancer deaths in men.
1. Have an annual check up.
Find a doctor and have a yearly appointment each Movember for a physical. Men typically don’t see a doctor for an annual check or when they feel sick. Get regular check – preventative screening tests and immunisations are among the most important things you can do to stay healthy.
Be a Man Longer…
This advice came to me today from the kind people at Movember(TM). Have an annual checkup Don’t smoke Be physically active Eat a Healthy Diet Stay at a Healthy Weight Drink alcohol ONLY in Moderation Be aware of Your Family History
INSIGHT
Inside each of us is a great being, someone peaceful, full of light, understanding, and compassion. This person carries a sword of understanding that cuts through the bonds of suffering. With great understanding, we see the way out of our bondage. We discover the lighness and compassion necessary to love someone else. We can awaken … Read more
Freedom To Be
What do we want??? Uploaded by thelakeysisters on 15 Jul 2011 I chanced upon this video tonight when I visited my friend Hayley. I had already decided to write a journal entry and knew immediately that this was the source of my motivation. I then asked my son Seb, “How does this make you feel?”. … Read more
“Me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me”! (to the tune of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy)
“Me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me”! (to the tune of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy). WRITTEN BY LUNA KADAMPA 3 COMMENTS Self-cherishing — thinking that me and my happiness are the most important in the world – is bad news for me and for everyone else. Very bad … Read more
Life in the slow lane
I haven’t been writing a lot lately, for completely self-cherishing reasons. When I read Louisey’s column, I often admire her dedication to those who rely or enjoy her nearly daily post. As I was watching an Al Jazeera report on how Face Book was so necessary to the revolution in Egypt recently, I opened this … Read more
The Organisation
I was asked to take a poll yesterday. As a subscriber/supporter of Znet, I am called a ‘sustainer’ and all sustainers were invited to be part of an idea, a formation or genesis of an organisation. In it’s idealism it is supreme. The organization, as its most general priorities: centrally addresses economics/class, politics, culture/race, kinship/gender, … Read more
Gold Coast Marathon and Life Education A
Gold Coast Marathon and Life Education AUST. http://ow.ly/4dLED
Constant Craving
“It is only through constant training that our practice will grow steady and we will be able to control our negative tendencies fearlessly.” Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Those who have the good fortune of ownership of the ‘Buddhist Offerings 365 Days‘ by Danielle et Olivier Follmi will know that this is the advice for today … Read more
