The current book is purely empirical. It contains a historical summary of more than five decades of clinical experience of the first two authors, as well as advice on how to handle certain clinical problems within the context of a lifestyle-clinic with focus on water-only fasting. The book however is not to be regarded as a general recommendation to follow that approach, nor does it reflect current clinical practice of all authors.

About the Authors

Alec Burton received his degrees in Chiropractic and Osteopathy from the Northern College of Chiropractic in Manchester and the Osteopathic College in London. Between 1961 and 2015 he has guided thousands of in-patients to lifestyle reform at Arcadia Health Clinic near Sydney, Australia.

Nejla Burton received her degrees in Psychology and Chiropractic from Macquarie University and a degree in Osteopathy from the Pacific College of Osteopathy Sydney, Australia. She has been co-director of Arcadia Health Clinic since 1976.

Benno Krachler received his Medical Degree and PhD from the Universities of Linköping and Umeå, Sweden. He is a consultant in internal medicine and works currently at the unit for behavioral medicine at the University Hospital of Umeå, Sweden.