Bernarr Macfadden
Bernarr Macfadden (1868-1955) was a pioneering figure in the field of physical culture and alternative health. Renowned for his muscular physique and self-promotional skills, he advocated for a lifestyle centered around raw foods, exercise, and natural health remedies, vehemently opposing vaccines and processed foods, which he disparaged as 'dead food.' His book, 'Strength From Eating,' encapsulated his belief that a fit body was essential for moral and physical well-being. Macfadden's ideas significantly influenced health movements in the early 20th century and continue to resonate in modern wellness culture.
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Bernarr Macfadden was a prominent proponent of alternative health practices from around 1900 until after World War II.
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