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Johnson v. Monsanto: A Case Study on Pesticides and Cancer
“I strongly feel the toxins from pesticides directly caused my cancer or indirectly through its contribution to chronic inflammation.” p. 72, From Doctor to Patient In 2012, Dewayne Johnson started his job as the groundskeeper of a public school district in...
The 6 Types of Cancer Associated with Alcohol Consumption
“In similar fashion, when I was suffering from work, I binged on alcohol and food. When I went out, I couldn’t have just one or two drinks—I’d have five, six, or seven. My whole life was a binge.” p. 56, From Doctor to Patient Did you know drinking alcohol, even...
Diversifying the Portfolio of Personal Life
“There were no outlets in my life. I hadn’t diversified my portfolio; I had no hobbies, interests, activities, or people to share my life with. I had no idea the impact this would ultimately have on my health and well-being… When you invest all your money into a...
Mindfulness for Entrepreneurs: Top 3 Mindfulness Modalities
“Exhaustion is commonplace for entrepreneurs – I certainly experienced it as I ran my business – and mindfulness assists with that problem. It doesn’t replace the need for sleep, but it alleviates the stress and resulting exhaustion.” p. 173, “From Doctor to...
Ketogenic Diets and Cancer: FAQ
“For someone actively looking to manage a state of cancer, the ketogenic diet may be a better choice.” p. 108, “From Doctor to Patient” Q: What is a Ketogenic Diet? A: A ketogenic diet is a low-carb diet, such as the Atkins diet. Ketogenic dieters focus on eating...
S.A.D. vs. Depression
“Erie, Pennsylvania is colder than cold. In Erie, Pennsylvania, there are 330 days of darkness and 35 of sunlight. It’s horrible not to see the sun.” p. 35, “From Doctor to Patient” As detailed in his book “From Doctor to Patient,” author Dr. Diva Nagula’s...
Improving Sleep with Supplementation
“Sleep is the most important lifestyle factor to promote healing… We need a good amount of sleep, and if we’re not getting enough, our body doesn’t have a chance to heal and recover.” P. 133, "From Doctor to Patient" by Dr. Diva Nagula Your eyes are heavy, you...
The Health Effects of Loneliness
“I felt sad, I felt lonely, and I looked for rejection and hostility in my interactions,” said author Dr. Diva Nagula. This excerpt from Dr. Nagula’s book “From Doctor to Patient” illustrates the difficulty of connecting with others after being diagnosed with cancer....
Crisis from a Doctor’s Perspective
Let me introduce myself: I am Dr. Diva Nagula, a board-certified physician, entrepreneur, author, and cancer survivor. Five years ago, when I was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkins lymphoma, I spiraled into a state of crisis personally, professionally, and...