JOHN A. MCDOUGALL, MD

Nationally known in the quest for more humane health care, Dr. John McDougall focuses on the prevention and treatment of disease through improved lifestyle. Drawing from his first ten years as a practicing physician, he developed the McDougall Program in which he provides the tools for individuals to take charge of their health by improving diet, managing stress, and implementing a physical conditioning program. Dr. McDougall's inspiring style and proven results make him one of the most popular and effective leaders in today's health conscious society.

PHYSICIAN: Cared for thousands of patients in over three decades of medical practice, and run a highly successful live-in program for over 20 years; founder and medical director of the McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, California (since 2002); director, The McDougall Program, St. Helena Health Center, Deer Park, California (1987 to 2002); research on the effects of diet therapy on breast cancer, and on the reduction of risk in cardiac rehabilitation and lifestyle modification.

AUTHOR: Numerous best-selling books including The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart, The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss, The McDougall Program: 12 Days to Dynamic Health, McDougall's Medicine: A Challenging Second Opinion, The McDougall Plan, The New McDougall Cookbook, The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss, and most recently Dr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-up; with wife Mary McDougall numerous cookbooks and DVDs: The New McDougall Cookbook, The McDougall Quick & Easy Cookbook, Dr. McDougall's Total Health Solution, McDougall's Medicine: Fighting the Big Fat Lies with Fad-Free Truth, Dr. McDougall Disputes Major Medical Treatments, Dr. McDougall's Common Sense Nutrition: The Truth About Protein, Soy, and, Fish, Dr. McDougall's Money-Saving Medical Advice, and McDougall Made Easy & Irresistible; formerly columnist for "Vegetarian Times;"

RADIO & TELEVISION PERSONALITY: Former host of national television program, McDougall, M.D., and radio call-in program in California; previously provided television health segment on Lifestyle Magazine; hosted a call-in radio show in Honolulu, Hawaii (1983 to 1988); and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio information programs throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia.

CONSULTANT & EDUCATOR: Promotes healthy travel adventures through McDougall Adventures; conducts seminars and workshops for large and small groups; various programs address lifestyle assessment, nutrition education, physical conditioning habits, stress management techniques, family involvement, and health maintenance planning.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Internal Medicine, Residency, University of Hawaii, HI General Surgery, Internship, Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, HI M.D., College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, MI B.S., Michigan State University, MI American College of Physicians and Surgeons Certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

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