Ann Wigmore

Ann Wigmore (1909–1994) was a Lithuanian–American holistic health practitioner, nutritionist, raw food advocate, and author. She is best known as the 'Mother of Living Foods' and has been recognized for her theories on the healing power of wheatgrass and living foods.

Early life

Wigmore was born in Lithuania in 1909. She emigrated to the United States with her parents when she was a child. Her early experiences with natural healing methods in Lithuania would later shape her views on health and nutrition.

Career

In the 1950s, Wigmore established the Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, a health center that promoted the benefits of raw and living foods. The institute was based on Wigmore's belief in the healing power of foods in their raw state, particularly wheatgrass.

Wigmore's theories on health and nutrition were controversial and have been criticized by some in the medical community. However, her ideas have also been influential in the raw food and holistic health movements.

Legacy

Wigmore's work continues to influence the field of holistic health and nutrition. Her theories on the healing power of raw and living foods have been adopted by many in the raw food movement. The Hippocrates Health Institute, which she founded, continues to promote her ideas and methods.

Publications

Wigmore authored several books on health and nutrition, including The Wheatgrass Book and Be Your Own Doctor. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and continue to be popular among those interested in raw food and holistic health.

See also

• Raw foodism
• Holistic health
• Wheatgrass