Eric initially trained as a Naturopath at the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy in London. Subsequently, Eric spent five years training in nutrition, holistic health and the importance of healthy vibrant soil with a pioneering holistic medical practitioner, Dr Philip Kilsby. Eric developed a ground breaking range of supplements for the Bristol Cancer Centre and was co-founder of both Nature's Own and Cytoplan. In 1997, Eric was made a member of the Royal Society of Health, in recognition of his groundbreaking work with nutrition and "Food State" nutrients.