Who is Paul Bragg?

Paul C. Bragg (1895-1976), Nutritionist, is one of the earliest advocates of the wellness movement in America.


He was well known for the Bragg Healthy Lifestyle, deep breathing, pure water fasting, organic foods, juicing, exercise and listening to one's body.

"The choice of which road to take is up to the individual. He alone can decide whether he wants to reach a dead end or live a healthy lifestyle for a long, healthy, happy, active life."

"There is no simpler, more effective treatment to restore health and quality of life than the cure Mother Nature provides through natural living."

-- Paul C. Bragg, ND, PhD

Paul Bragg is also known as the "Father of America's Health Movement". He was a worldwide lecturer and advisor to Olympic Athletes, Royalty and Stars. Dr. Paul Bragg authored 22 Health Books and was the originator of Health Food Stores and Founder of the Health Movement! He is responsible for more firsts in the history of Health than any other individual.

Here are some of Bragg's Amazing Pioneering Achievements that the World Now Enjoys:

-- Bragg originated, named and opened the first Health Food Store in America. Now they are around the world.

-- Bragg Crusades pioneered the first Health Lectures throughout America.

-- Dr. Bragg and Bernarr Macfadden opened the first Health Spa, which soon became the new Miami Beach.

-- He opened the first Health Restaurants. During the depression years in New York City they served millions of healthy meals for a penny each. Bragg Books inspired health followers to open Health Restaurants - The Good Earth and others.

-- He was the first to pioneer for pure water and made millions aware of its importance.

-- He introduced Juice Therapy in America by importing the first hand-juicers from Germany. He was the inspiration to Jay Kordich the Juiceman.

-- Bragg introduced his new idea, pineapple juice, then later tomato juice, to the American public. These were erroneously thought to be too acid. These health beverages have now become favorite of millions worldwide.

-- He was the first to introduce and distribute honey nationwide. Before that, it was available only at farmers' roadside stands. He inspired millions to give up white sugar for honey and replace white flour products with healthy whole grain flours.

-- Bragg pioneered Radio Health Programs from Hollywood three times daily.

-- Paul and his daughter Patricia pioneered a Health TV show from Hollywood to spread "Health and Happiness"... the name of the show! It included exercises, health recipes, visual demonstrations and guest appearances by famous, health-minded people.

-- He worked with Luther Burbank in California to develop new varieties of healthful, organically-grown fruits and vegetables.

-- He pioneered and made available nationwide the first health foods: herbal teas, health beverages, seven-grain cereals and crackers, health cosmetics, health candies, calcium, vitamins and mineral supplements, wheat germ, digestive enzymes from papaya, herbal and kelp seasonings and liquid amino acids from soybeans. He inspired others to follow suit... Schiff, Thompson, Twin Labs, Shaklee, Herbal Life, Gardenburger and hundreds of others. Now there are thousands of health items available through hundreds of companies and thousands of stores worldwide. The health food industry found strength in joining together with the National Nutritional Foods Association Bragg founded.

-- He inspired millions to "go organic" in their gardening and was the inspiration to Organic Gardening Magazine.
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