Be your own health guru -- Eat to savor life -- Give your body a daily vacation -- Nail your health stats -- Master the medical process -- Open your mind to alternatives -- Make the mind-body connection.

As an emergency room physician, Dr. Travis Stork regularly sees the effects that poor lifestyle choices$1 (Bthe same decisions we face every day about what to eat and how active to be$1 (Bhave on our bodies over time. But just a few small tweaks to your daily habits can help you live longer and feel stronger. You can also conquer many chronic conditions$1 (Bsuch as some of the biggest killers in America: heart disease, type II diabetes, and some cancers$1 (Bbefore they happen. A lively, eye-opening guide, The Doctor Is In cracks the often-intimidating wellness code. You don$1 (Bt need to follow the latest health crazes. Your power to save your own life is potentially thousands of times greater than that of any physician, wellness guru, or fitness expert. The secret is in seven easy, positive, and crucial steps that will help you change the way you think about diet, exercise, and the health care system. As he breaks down the building blocks for health into doable tips and action plans, Dr. Stork demystifies nutrition, exposes food fads, explains why you should be ruthlessly skeptical of health advice, and tells you which numbers you should track to keep yourself on the road to optimal wellness.