Michael van Straten is one of Great Britain's leading health gurus, practicing osteopathy, naturopathy, and acupuncture. He also works as a nutritional consultant. He lives in Buckinghamshire, England, where he runs two busy alternative health practices and tends to a large organic garden. He presents Bodytalk for British radio, and he is the author of 12 books, including the best-selling series of Superfoods health and cookbooks and Foods for Mind and Body (HarperCollins). Frequently asked for his expert comments by newspapers and magazines, he is also a regular guest on British television shows such as This Morning and Sky News.
Admitting that "[i]t may be impossible in the modern world to lead a completely organic lifestyle," Michael Van Straten (The Good Sleep Guide) argues in Organic Living a lively polemic-cum-how-to that "every person who takes a step toward organic living makes a difference." The author, who for 25 years hosted an alternative health call-in show on London's major talk-radio station, explores organic farming, eating and gardening, recycling and eco-friendly household products in the interest of health and the environment. The book should attract interest, especially given the recent uproar over genetically modified foods. Photos not seen by PW.
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