“Organic crops are not genetically modified, and they’re not sprayed with conventional agricultural chemicals like Roundup. You may not be able to buy all organic food all the time, but there are some easy guidelines you can follow to reduce the amount of herbicides and pesticides in your food.”P. 111, “From Doctor to Patient” Last week, we shared a story […]
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 California. As the groundskeeper, Johnson was responsible for spraying two Monsanto glyphosate herbicides, Roundup and Ranger Pro, at multiple schools […]
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 a couple drinks a week, can increase your risk for cancer? […]
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 single stock, you’re at the mercy of the ups and downs of […]
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 Patient” Five years ago, before his cancer diagnosis, author Dr. Diva Nagula appeared to have it all. Driven by […]