Interview with International Health Crusader & Health Author: Dr. Patricia Bragg N.D., Ph.D.

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1 Interview with International Health Crusader & Health Author: Dr. Patricia Bragg N.D., Ph.D. Patricia Bragg ND, PhD, is a dynamic speaker and a living, energetic symbol of the healthy lifestyle she teaches. The daughter of a healthy living crusader, her mission is to continue and spread the message of health through natural nutrition. The legendary Bragg family advocates a simple You are what you eat, drink, breathe, think, say and do motto. Patricia s passion for healthy living comes from her father, Dr. Paul C. Bragg, who opened America s first Health Food Store in After surviving the ravages of tuberculosis as a teenager and rebuilding his body, he dedicated his life to showing others the way to vibrant health and wellness. Known as the Father of America s Health Movement, Dr. Paul C. Bragg pioneered healthy living throughout the 20th century through his promotion of the benefits of purified water, juices, herbal teas and organic foods in the U.S. market. He also kept a steady message to his followers by pioneering Health Radio in the 1920s, with a program that ran three times daily and later a television health show called Health and Happiness. It was a five-day-a- week, half-hour show comprised of exercise time, health recipes and visual demonstrations. The show also featured a guest time where famous people shared their health and happiness secrets with the viewers. Patricia now continues the legacy of the Bragg Health Crusade that her father started over 100 years ago by tirelessly sharing the precepts her father developed though a series of health and fitness seminars for Women s, Men s, Youth and Church Groups throughout the world. She has won international acclaim for her teachings in the health field and has toured the world over 13 times, spreading physical and spiritual health through lectures and thousands of radio, television, and print interviews. Patricia Bragg has been the health consultant to some of Hollywood s biggest stars, including A-list actors Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks. Visionary entrepreneur Steve Jobs, pop star Katy Perry and health and fitness guru Jack LaLanne have also relied on Patricia s health and nutrition expertise. 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 nine million copies to date. Bragg Live Food Products turned 100 years old in 2012! What started as a small health store in Los Angeles has become a leading international health products company. Over the last 103 years, Bragg has produced more than 365 different products - one for each day of the year, says Patricia Bragg.

2 Today, Bragg has refined that number to over 20 different signature health food products and 10 self-health books. They remain bestsellers, are used by millions around the world, and have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Oz and Anderson Cooper. Patricia s signature products include Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar & Honey blend, 7 All Natural Drinks; Bragg Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Bragg Liquid Aminos; three different Bragg Organic Seasonings; and six different Salad Dressings and Marinades. All the Bragg products provide many internal and external health benefits & have been recognized as the best in the industry. 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, called the Bragg Health Institute, with facilities to both educate and instruct the values of growing and eating organics. The Bragg Health Institute was inspired in part by an educational program called Bring a Farmer to School, in which Dr. Patricia Bragg, Dr. John Westerdahl, Bragg Director of Health Science, and Bragg s Organic Farmer 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 and vegetables, and how organic farming plays an important role in environmentally - friendly, healthy 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. Patricia invites you to schedule an interview by calling: (805) You are What You Eat, Drink, Breathe, Think, Say and Do! - Patricia Bragg N.D., Ph.D

3 Promotions Patricia Bragg, ND, PhD. Paul C. Bragg, ND, PhD. Pioneer Health Crusader Health Educator, Author Originator Health Stores Life Extension Specialist YouTube.com/PatriciaBragg BraggHawaiiExercise.com Established 1912 Discover the Books that Started America s Health Movement The written word never tires, it can be with you night and day. More than 9 million sold! Dr. Paul C. Bragg PATRICIA BRAGG, ND, PhD. BRAGG HEALTH BOOKS Inform, Influence, Inspire Millions to Super Healthy Lifestyle! To Order Bragg Books: Bragg Health Books are available at Health Stores & Books Stores nationwide or you can order online at or call Toll Free: Mon. thru Fri. 8- pm (PST) $ 9.95 Bragg ACV.com 6x9 168 pages BRAGG BOOKS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO BOOK STORES BY: National Book Network (800) nbnbooks.com TH AL UE HE ISS AL N CI ATIO E SP UC ED Two leading Health Educators show us the way to wellbeing WINTER 2015 magazine Dr.Patricia Bragg World Health Crusader and dynamic Starkie Sowers, Director of Education, Clark's Nutrition 1 1

4 Past Radio Shows The Power Hour The Dr. Bob Martin Show Lisa Davis It s Your Health Network The Michael Dresser Show Leslie Reichert Clean Green Talk Coast to Coast Radio Dr. Shintani Healing and You The Tim Berends Show Natural Solutions Radio Joshua Lane Here s to Your Health The Bill Brumbaugh Show The Roger Fredinburg Show The Truman Berst Show The Frankie Boyer Show

5 Here s What They re Saying... Best show of the year all lines busy - a fast 2 hours -Ruth Anne Leech, TV 5 Anchorwoman A solid 5 hours with all lines lit up! -USA Today Patricia was the best guest of my career! -Harvey Allen, West Coast AM (22) States, Radio KDWN, Las Vegas She s been my in-demand guest many times -Joy National TV Program, Jim McCellen... Patricia is a pro...a perfect talk show guest... she s filled with practical, easy-to-follow health information -Bill Smith, ABC Radio Thank you, Paul and Patricia Bragg, for showing me a health regime so simple and easy to follow You Make My Days Healthy! -Clint Eastwood, Actor & Director Patricia, your Apple Cider Vinegar is my Secret of ALL Secrets! -Katy Perry, Singer & Song Writter

6 Possible Interview Topics How did you get started as a health crusader? How do you go about informing people about The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle? Tell us about your famous father. What famous people have you brought to The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle? How can I stay healthier, fitter and live longer? What have been your biggest challenges in keeping your father s legacy of healthy living moving forward? What foods make or break my health? How important is water in The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle? How do you keep the Hollywood Stars healthy? Why do some people age faster? How can I reverse the aging process? What will Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar do for me? How can I get more information about The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle?

7 Pioneering Health for Over 100 Years Bragg Live Food Products has been America s leader in health and nutrition products for more than a century. Dr. Paul C. Bragg s vision of bringing health and vitality to every American, which started in a small health store in Los Angeles in 1912, has now grown into a multi-billion dollar health industry! Paul s daughter, Patricia, who, like her father, has an N.D. and a Ph.D. in health and nutrition, is now carrying on her father s mission by expanding the Bragg health crusade worldwide! The Bragg Live Food Products remains one of the most recognizable and positive brands in the entire health food market. For one hundred years it has generated trust and good will among consumers by providing superior quality products. True to its founder s powerful vision, Bragg Live Food Products continues to introduce exciting new products and best-selling self-health books created to enhance the health, energy and joy of people around the globe. The amazing story of Bragg Live Food Products began when as a teenager, Paul was stricken by tuberculosis. To combat his potentially deadly disease, Paul developed his own eating, breathing and exercising program to rebuild his body into an ageless, tireless, pain-free citadel of glowing, super health. He made a pledge to God, in return for his renewed health, to spend the rest of his life showing others the road to super health. He honored his pledge by opening America s first health store in Los Angeles one hundred years ago. He continued to honor it by devoting his life to spreading the gospel of healthy living. Since the early days, when Paul first began promoting a healthy lifestyle, he knew there was a major issue he had to overcome. At that time, most of the nutrients and vitamins needed for healthy-living were not easily available to the public. The need to provide affordable health products became a driving factor in the creation of the Bragg Live Food Products. Paul was the first to recognize that in order to encourage everyone to enjoy a healthy lifestyle; he must first produce health products that the public could afford. He began working with scientists and other nutritionists to develop food products that meet the demands of the human body; all at reasonable prices. Before long his team was producing a spectacularly successful line of products, ranging from health drinks and supplements to foods and books that promoted health and were available at prices that everyone could afford. Guided today by the talented and inspired leadership of Dr. Patricia Bragg, the company continues to research and develop new health products that meet the demands of health-conscious individuals. Product development is led by the Director of Health Science at Bragg Live Food Products; Dr. John Westerdahl PhD., who has been with Bragg Live Food Products since Dr. Patricia Bragg calls Dr. Westerdahl, A young Paul Bragg; because of his lifelong personal commitment to nutrition, fitness, health and wellness. Dr. Westerdahl is an internationally recognized authority in the field of nutrition and wellness. He is a Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Master Herbalist, Board Certified Anti-Aging Health Practitioner, Health Educator and Health Scientist. Dr. Patricia Bragg and Dr. Westerdahl s contributions to Bragg Live Food Products have steadily increased its already powerful brand and product penetration worldwide. As the recent Go-organic movement has made its mark on our society over the past several years, Bragg Live Food Products has played a key role leading the industry. Part of the company s considerable legacy has been in the unprecedented growth of health products now available in mainstream supermarkets across the country, as well as on-line and in traditional health food stores which were created a century ago by a young man with a vision. Paul Bragg played a giant role in bringing healthconscious living to America, and now Patricia is playing an equally important role in carrying out the Bragg Live Food Product company s mission; To spread health worldwide and inspire youth and people of all ages to achieve optimal health physically, mentally and spiritually and live long, productive, caring and happy lives.

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11 MISSION STATEMENT To inspire and educate people of all ages throughout the world to adopt a healthy lifestyle through optimal nutrition, exercise, positive attitudes and spiritual wellness. PURPOSE The Bragg Health Institute, a nonprofit health and wellness education organization, founded by Patricia Bragg to carry on the health legacy of her father, is a perfect complement to the success of Bragg Live Food Products. Health outreach and ongoing programs for all, uphold the mission of BHI to inspire and educate people of all ages to adopt a healthy lifestyle through optimal nutrition, exercise, positive attitudes and spiritual wellness. Bragg Health Institutes educational outreach focuses on the importance of eating optimally nutritious and organic foods, physical activity, portions, hydration, and healthy social behaviors. ACCOMPLISHMENTS *Providing scholarships to students pursuing Natural Health Science Professions. * Supporting School Organic Gardening and Teaching Programs. * Donating thousands of Organic Apples to schools. *Distribution of Health literature to millions, to educate and inspire wise food choices and commitment to exercise for a healthy lifestyle with less disease. The Bragg Health Institute is a non-profit 501 ( c ) ( 3) Organization 199 Winchester Canyon Rd. Santa Barbara, CA

12 The Anatomy of the World s Best Organic Apple Cider Vinegar USDA Certified Organic - Organically grown apples and exacting scientific standards used to meet organic certified food product standards. Unfiltered - Contains the valuable apple peel which is rich in important polyphenol antioxidants. Raw-Not Pasteurized - Recognized as a live food, rich in enzymes and made the natural way. Kosher Certified - Kosher refers to a set of dietary laws, originating in the Old Testament, that govern both the selection and preparation of food. Non-GMO Project Verified- Only organic and non - genetically modified apples are used in the fermenting process. Mother Enzyme - A naturally cloudy substance found only in raw, unfiltered organic vinegar. It is formed from naturally occuring strand-like chains of protein enzyme molecules. Originator of Health Food Stores BRAGG Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar - Miracle Health System by Dr. Paul C. Bragg and Dr. Patricia Bragg is the most comprehensive, bestselling self-health book on Organic Apple Cider Vinegar available.

13 Health Journal apple cider vinegar use, you see very similar reductions in the fasting glucose. But early in pre-diabetics and early in diabetes, diet and exercise are critical. I think doctors really need to understand this, and I do these comparisons to make it very clear that at this early stage, the results are very similar. Exciting new research is now showing that apple cider vinegar may help manage blood glucose in those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes. UNIVERSITY SCIENTIST REVEALS NEW RESEARCH ON APPLE CIDER VINEGAR To learn more about Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and the ACV drink discussed in this article, visit, F or centuries, apple cider vinegar has been used medicinally, as a natural remedy, as well as a common food ingredient in many cuisines worldwide. Exciting new research is now showing that apple cider vinegar may help manage blood glucose in those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Organic apple cider vinegar a food? A medicine? We talked about this exciting new research with Dr. Carol Johnston, PhD, RD, Professor of Nutrition and Associate Director of the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion at Arizona State University. The following interview is adapted from a radio interview on the Health & Longevity radio show. The entire interview can be listened to at Dr. Westerdahl: Tell us about your study that has just come out in the Journal of Functional Foods with the title: Is Vinegar Ingestion at Mealtime Reduced Fasting Blood Glucose Concentrations in Healthy Adults at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes.* But first tell us about the prevalence of diabetes here in the United States today. What are we looking at in the U.S. and worldwide a far as diabetes is concerned Type 2 Diabetes particularly? Dr. Johnston: Presently, 7 to 10% of the population is diagnosed with Type 2 and Type 1 Diabetes, but what is really concerning, is that there are many more people at risk for diabetes. Their fasting glucose levels are elevated to the point where they can be diagnosed as prediabetic as many as 50% of adults. 28 had our subjects drink one cup of the Apple Cider Vinegar at the start of the lunch meal and then one cup of the drink at the start of the dinner meal. population is at risk for pre-diabetes, let s cerned, but how is conventional medicine see if apple cider vinegar will be helpful. We recruited individuals with elevated treating this disease? fasting glucose levels, but not at the level Dr. Johnston: There are medicines that of being diabetic. Some were overweight work fairly well for the pre-diabetic state and some were not. We and for early diabetes, howdidn t have them change I turned to what I ever, many do not want to their diet or level of physicall simple dietary get on these drugs. They re cal activity. The only strategy small expensive and have side efchanges that can be change, was half of the peofects, and many people now sustainable. ple consumed a tablespoon want a natural remedy. of organic apple cider vineso I turned to what I call simple dietary gar at two different meals during the day. strategy small changes that can be susthe other half of the subjects were put on tainable. And I remembered an article I apple cider vinegar pills. These vinegar read in the 1980s that stated vinegar might pills only contain 40mg of acetic acid, and be such as agent because of its effect on I knew from previous work that 40mg lowering blood glucose levels. I thought, wasn t enough acetic acid to change blood Wow, this is great because it s a small glucose levels. That was my control change people can incorporate into their group. The subjects thought they were diets. There has been so little published regetting apple cider vinegar, so it was the garding vinegar as an anti-glycemic agent, perfect placebo. so I just took off with it. Every single study Dr. Westerdahl: You were actually giving I have done, has verified that apple cider the Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar vinegar is helpful, and there are research drink, which was sweetened with stevia, groups around the world showing the a natural sweetener? exact same results I am. Dr. Westerdahl: I know you are con- Dr. Westerdahl: Tell us I thought, if 50% of about your study? the adult population Dr. Johnston: I actually used is at risk for prepeople who were at high diabetes, let s see if risk for developing diabetes. apple cider vinegar will be helpful. I thought, if 50% of the adult GOING ORGANIC MAGAZINE / FALL 2014 Dr. Johnston: Yes, we used the Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar drink, which is already very tasty and has one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per cup. We The study lasted for 12 weeks. We gave the subjects a glucometer, which is a little gadget that records blood glucose levels. When the research period was over, we had 12 weeks of data from the group that consumed Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, and the group that took the apple cider vinegar pills. It was just so exciting to see these results, because the effect on the fasting glucose was immediate. We saw an approximately 14% drop in fasting glucose levels, which is amazing, and that reduction in fasting glucose was retained during the entire 12 weeks. The reduction for the vinegar pills they actually did see a slight reduction was about 4%, but not significantly different from the beginning of the study. So a little bit of acetic acid does a little bit of good, but does not produce a significant drop in blood glucose levels. Dr. Westerdahl: Should people realize that apple cider vinegar pills don t provide much benefit? Dr. Johnston: Correct. I would be very careful about consuming concentrated acetic acid, because acetic acid is a poison. It should be diluted and not consumed in a concentrate at least that s my opinion. Dr. Westerdahl: So, apple cider vinegar can benefit people with Type 2 Diabetes by becoming part of their lifestyle habits? Dr. Johnston: Yes, especially because incorporating apple cider vinegar into meals is so easy to do. Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is available as a drink, and it can also be used as a condiment. People can use it as vinaigrette dressing and add it to any type of salad or vegetable. Dr. Westerdahl: In your previous research work, you suggest one to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar at mealtime as an effective dose? Dr. Johnston: Correct one to two. In the current study just published, we used one tablespoon. In previous work, we used two tablespoons. But one tablespoon is enough to see this benefit. Dr. Westerdahl: You are seeing a very Dr. John Westerdahl is the Director of the Bragg Health Institute and Director of Health Science for Bragg Live Food Products. His international radio show, Health & Longevity appears on the LifeTalk Radio Network. He is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board Certified AntiAging Health Practitioner. Carol Johnston, Ph.D., R.D. Professor of Nutrition and Associate Director of the School of Nutrition & Health Promotion at Arizona State University. *Johnston, C.S. et al., Vinegar ingestion at mealtime reduced fasting blood glucose concentration in healthy adults at risk for type 2 diabetes, Journal of Functional Foods (2013) similar response with the apple cider vinegar as you would see with diabetes medication. Is that correct? Dr. Johnston: That is absolutely correct. And I think that this needs to be clear to doctors. I have spoken to doctors who have been very, very skeptical about this. And so, of course, as a scientist, I have to do the research to show that you get the same benefit from this dosage of apple cider vinegar as you get from some hypoglycemic agents, these are oral hypoglycemic agents, not insulin. When you look at the studies where the pharmaceutical drug is used for 12 weeks in a high risk population and compare the results with GOING ORGANIC MAGAZINE / FALL

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