Patricia Bragg, referred to as the First Lady of Natural Health, has done many interviews, but one that can be considered an absolute classic is her discussion with New Zealand Herald, the largest newspaper in that country, by reporter Sarah Lynch. Besides the benefits of her existence within the natural health revolution, the article provides candid honesty about inheriting the mantel from her father, Paul C. Bragg, of being a leading figure in bringing this vital message to millions all over the world.
As for personal details combined with humor and serious topic, Sarah Lynch has tackled all of Patricia Bragg's candid discussion in a simply terrific manner. Truly one of the best takes on the life and times of Patricia Bragg in a short article written by anybody, Bravo to Sarah Lynch of the New Zealand Herald.
Here is the complete text of A Vinegar a Day Keeps Old Age at Bay by Sarah Lynch.
"I've never had a coke, never had a beer or vodka, and these," says American health crusader, Dr. Patricia Bragg, thrusting her fingers towards me, "are virgin nails, all 10 of them. I have never worn nail polish. I don't need a girdle and I don't need a bra."
I've come to visit this eccentric, bright 5' nutritionist to the stars during her New Zealand lecture circuit to see what she has to say that has millions of Americans following her advice. She's the author of 22 books, one which promotes three glasses daily of 1 to 2 teaspoons equally of raw, organic apple cider vinegar and raw honey in a glass of distilled water to keep old age at bay. (Over 5 million copies sold.) "I specialize in longevity," she tells me, and practicing what she preaches certainly seems to have worked for her; although it's hard to tell exactly how well because her age is a secret.
She demonstrates how limber she is and shows me how she used to dance with Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly and Arthur Murray; all of whom she advised on how to stay healthy and fit. She says that good posture equals instant youthfulness! I realize that no matter what age, this tiny, colorful powerhouse has more energy than 100,000 slobs put together."I love being a Health Crusader sharing the miracles of healthy living," she says. She credits her father, Paul C. Bragg with starting the health-food movement in America after making a pact with God at 16 to do just that if he survived the tuberculosis that was killing him. She continues his work, traveling the world lecturing on the benefits of healthy eating, selling her Bragg Healthy Lifestyle books and promoting her Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar and her Liquid Aminos (Oprah swears by them).
Her simple you-are-what-you-eat-drink-breathe-think-and-do philosophy has earned her fans in high places. "Tom Selleck tells me I keep him 39," she reveals. "And Clint Eastwood sometimes feels like he's 18." She's even handed out nutritional advice to Madonna for her daughter Lourdes. "Madonna's a vegetarian and wants everything the best for her children." And Dr. Scholl, the world's most famous foot doctor? She kept him going till almost 100. "He said I have the most beautiful feet. No corns. No bunions. No problems whatsoever." And I have to say, the woman does have beautiful feet like a 16-year-old. And famous hotel founder, Conrad Hilton? She retrieved him at 80 from the hospital and kept him going almost another 20 years!
Back to this business of bras, though, which is worrying me. "I have never worn a bra and I am going to show you very truthfully," she says lifting up her shirt to reveal a pert bosom covered by what looks like a swimming costume. "Look at this," she says. "I don't need any silicone implants and I don't believe in them. Everything stands up by itself. Now what sort of bra have you got on?" Boy, she sure can move quickly for such a little person! She's now checking my bra and advising me on what kind of underwear to wear. "Oh, no, that's underwire. That'll be cutting off your circulation! Read the book on cancer and bra studies: Dressed to Kill.You will want to burn your bra and get a little chemise like I wear."
Before we get any further down the underwear trail, it's lunchtime and her assistant has made us the delicious all organically grown Bragg Healthy Garden Salad, with a side of brown rice and lentils. We sit down to eat, but not before we hold hands and my hostess offers up a generous thanks for our many blessings in which even the janitor at the Herald gets a plug (she says that saying grace is good for the digestion) and we eat. And for health food, I must admit it's delicious.
Patricia Bragg Talking About Fasting
About Bragg Live Foods:
In 1912 Paul Bragg opened a small health store in Los Angeles, and from that small beginning an international health products company which as produced more than 365 products came into being. Bragg Live Foods, now run by Paul's daughter, Patricia, Bragg, called the First Lady of Natural Living, is launching a number of 100th Anniversary special events for 2012.
The Bragg Vision for the future is exciting! Continuing on the Bragg Legacy and Crusade, Bragg Live Food Products is developing a one hundred twenty acre organic farm on the outskirts of Santa Barbara, California. The property is in the process of being modeled into an incredible Organic Teaching Farm & Center with facilities to both educate and instruct in the values of growing and eating organics, called the Bragg Health Institute. The Bragg Health Institute was inspired in part by an educational program called "Bring a Farmer to School", in which Dr. Patricia Bragg, the Director of Health Science: Dr. John Westerdahl and Bragg's Organic
Farmers were invited to speak to children at the local elementary schools. The focus of the education outreach is to teach children about the importance of eating more organic fruits & vegetables and how organic farming plays an important role in environmentally - friendly, health plant foods. Last year the Bragg Health Institute donated thousands of organic apples to the local school districts which were grown on the Bragg Organic Farm.
2012 marks 100 years of since her father, Paul Bragg, set about launching a health revolution that has resulted in whole industries dedicated to creating healthy food products. His amazing legacy, detailed below, began when he was stricken with tuberculosis and found a cure at Swiss clinic. He retuned and founded America's first Health Food Store in 1912 and is known as the Father of America's Health Movement by introducing the benefits of purified water, juices, herbal teas and organic foods to the U.S. market.
Patricia Bragg ND, PhD, is a dynamic speaker and a living, energetic symbol of the healthy lifestyle she teaches. Her father, Paul C. Bragg opened America's first Health Food Store in 1912 and is known as the Father of America's Health Movement by introducing the benefits of purified water, juices, herbal teas and organic foods to the U.S. market. Dr. Paul C Bragg was a pioneer in the health movement in America:
• He started the first modern Health Food Store in America, and originated the name. Now they are popular around the world.
• He was the first person to introduce to the Pineapple Juice, then later Tomato Juice, to the American public. Before this, people thought these juices would be too acidic, but soon these juices became some of America's favorite beverages.
• He was the first person to introduce Honey nationwide by making it available to the general public, before it was available only at roadside stands by the farmer.
• He introduced Juice Therapy in America by bringing the first hand vegetable and fruit juicer from Germany. Now juices are accepted around the world as the ideal health beverage.
• He pioneered Health Radio in Hollywood years ago with his 3 times daily Program of Health.
• He pioneered a Health TV Show – which helped to spread what the name of the show was called – "Health and Happiness." It was a five-day a week, half-hour show comprised of exercise time, health recipes and visual demonstrations and guest time, where famous people shared their health and happiness secrets with the viewers.
Patricia is 100% dedicated to continue the Health Crusade that her father started 100 years ago. She has won international acclaim for her teachings in the health field and has toured the world 13 times spreading physical and spiritual health through lectures and thousands of radio, television, and print interviews. Her Healthy Lifestyle teachings are of worldwide appeal and easily incorporated by people of all ages, nationalities and walks of life. Patricia Bragg has been the health consultant to some of Hollywood's biggest stars including; Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Steve Jobs, Katy Perry and Jack LaLanne, to name a few, and has a monthly health column in The Hollywood Times.
Patricia's library of inspiring self-health books have renewed, rejuvenated, and revitalized the lives of millions worldwide by supporting a change with self-improvement. Her best-selling book Apple Cider Vinegar-Miracle Health System has sold in excess of 9 million copies to date. Patricia's signature products include Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar & All- Natural Drinks, Bragg Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Bragg Liquid Aminos, 3 different Bragg Organic Seasonings, and 4 different Salad Dressings & Marinades; all of which provide many internal and external health benefits, and have been recognized as the Best in the industry.
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