Benedict Lust

Benedict Lust (1872-1945), known as the 'Father of Naturopathy' in America, was born in Michelbach, Germany, and cured of a serious illness by Father Sebastian Kneipp's water cure, prompting him to promote natural healing in the United States from 1892. He founded the American School of Naturopathy in 1901, the first naturopathic college, established health resorts like Yungborn, and published key works including the Universal Naturopathic Encyclopedia and Nature’s Path magazine.