Fred Hirsch (entrepreneur)
Fred Hirsch | |
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Ehret Health Club Newsletter, c. 1930 | |
| Born | October 4, 1888 |
| Died | September 11, 1979 (aged 90) |
| Known for | Naturopathy, Vitalism |
Fred Siegfried Hirsch (October 4, 1888 - September 11, 1979) was an American naturopath, entrepreneur, salesman, and author best known for his association with alternative health educator Arnold Ehret. He was the long-term proprietor of Ehret Literature Publishing Company, which published books on dieting, detoxification, fasting, health, naturopathy, longevity, and physical culture.
He co-founded Highland Springs Resort in 1927, where he associated with notable figures, including Albert Einstein, Ernest Hemingway, Roy Rogers, Bob Hope, and Elizabeth Taylor.