“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, …

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“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 …

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“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 experience attending medical school in Erie, Pennsylvania aligns with the …

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“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 can’t concentrate, and you find yourself getting annoyed …

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“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. After his diagnosis, Dr. Nagula became withdrawn from friends and family. Although …

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