Alfred Vogel
Alfred Max Vogel (born 26 October 1902 in Aesch, † 1 October 1996 in Feusisberg ) was a renowned Swiss medical practitioners and pharmaceutical entrepreneur.
Life
According to the company, Alfred Vogel learned the art of healing herbs from his knowledgeable father and his grandmother, as well as on trips to Africa, Asia and America. 1920 opened Vogel in Basel a health food store. In 1927 he married the school teacher Sophie summer. Two daughters. In 1929 he founded the publishing A.Vogel in depths and brought the monthly A new life of naturopathy and natural healthy living out which was later renamed A.Vogel Health News. The magazine is published 11 times a year since then with today's edition of 38,000 copies per issue and is one of the most important publications in the field of naturopathy and natural health. His book " The little doctor " has been sold by its own account is now in 12 languages 2 million times. " Vogel's plans remedies " are also in the USA frequently used alternative remedies. 1933 bird founded a private clinic in depths (Canton Appenzell- Ausserrhoden ). In 1963 the company Bioforce AG his own pharmaceutical company in Roggwil (Canton Thurgau ), which produces its natural health products to date and sells.
Alfred Vogel was convinced that most diseases are caused by poor diet or favors. " You are what you eat. " He recommended a diet with a high proportion of fresh fruit and vegetables, and live a balanced life with respect for nature. The interaction of a healthy lifestyle, natural remedies and healthy food for him stood in the center.
Honors
1982 Priessnitz Medal of the German Naturopaths Society. The A.Vogel Foundation annually awards the Alfred Vogel Prize for scientific research in the field of naturopathy.
Publications
- Small Guide for Life Reform (1925 )
- The food as a healing factor (1935 )
- The liver as a regulator of Health (1960, new edition in fall 2006 under the title The liver regulates health)
- Cancer - fate or disease of civilization? (1982)
- The little doctor ( first edition in 1952, currently 71 edition 2002)
- A.Vogel Health News. Journal of naturally healthy life (1929 ff )