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With a heavy heart, we share the news of Dr. John McDougall’s passing. A visionary physician and author, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor and friend, Dr. McDougall died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 22nd, at the age of 77.
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Depression and Mental Disorders

The fundamentals of the McDougall Program are simple yet often difficult to implement. Learn about the 12-Day McDougall Program - a life-saving medical program that empowers participants with the knowledge and practical steps needed to live a vibrant, long life. For questions on whether a change in diet can help your ailment, learn more about our consultations.
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Current antidepressant medications are so popular that there are times when over 20% of the women I see in my practice are taking them. Worldwide, the incidence of depression and many other mental disorders (including Alzheimer’s Disease and schizophrenia) correlates with consumption of the Western diet. The simple, cost-free, side-effect-free, highly effective approaches to relieving depression are sleep control, sunshine, diet, and exercise. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are prevented and treated with a low-fat diet, no-cholesterol and low-aluminum diet.

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