About Myself
I have a degree in Biochemistry from York University, a PhD from the School of Medicine, Cardiff University and have worked for many years in scientific research on food-related areas.
My attention turned to the health benefits of food and nutrients after I had been ill with ME (chronic fatigue syndrome) for several years. During the time I was ill, conventional medicine had little to offer, so I decided to take responsibility for my own health and, after extensive reading, which included Patrick Holford's Optimum Nutrition Bible, I started to follow a programme. This included a healthy diet of fresh food and additional vitamin, mineral and essential fat supplements. Gradually, after 6-12 months following this regime my health improved and eventually led to a full recovery.
The amazingly powerful effect of food on health and well-being then became a passion for me and I decided to train as a Nutritional Therapist at the reputable Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) in London, where I graduated with Distinction.
Since training I have worked as a Nutritional Therapist in the Nottingham area seeing clients at clinics in West Bridgford, Loughborough and Upper Saxondale, Radcliffe on Trent. I also work with the Loughborough Cancer Self-Help Group and am often invited onto local radio to talk about various topics on food and health.
I enjoy teaching enormously and am a tutor at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, as well as giving workshops for local groups on healthy eating.
Additional activities include membership of a committee for the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT), acting as an advisor for Allergy Analysis and writing articles.