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Shirley Ward is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist, who owns and runs Down To Earth Nutrition. Shirley studied nutrition for five years and graduated from the Kevala Centre in Cardiff, with the following qualifications:

Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (Clinical Practice)

Diploma in Nutritional Therapeutics

Diploma in Nutritional Advice

She is fully insured to practice and holds full membership of both BANT (British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy) (www.bant.org.uk) and the FNTP (Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners) (www.fntp.org.uk) and as such is bound by their strict codes of conduct and practice. Shirley is a Board Director of Brighton & Hove Food Partnership (www.bhfood.org.uk)

Shirley practices from:

Aloka Wellbeing Centre (www.aloka.aura-soma.net)

&

Sundial Clinic (www.sundialclinics.co.uk) in central Brighton

Published Articles:

Shirley writes regular articles for various publications. Read Shirley's latest articles on "Shirley's Published Articles" page:

"5 A Day: Easy Ways To Achieve A Healthy Start For Your Child" (June 10)
published in: www.yourdocmedical.co.uk

"How Nutrition Can Help Avoid Feeling SAD This Winter" (March 10)

published in: www.yourdocmedical.co.uk

"15 Tips To Improve Your Health" (May 09)

published in Mosaic's newsletter www.mosaicequalities.org.uk

"De-stimulate To Improve Your Health" (April 09)

published in: www.yourdocmedical.co.uk

"How To Reduce Your Risk of Obesity & Diabetes" (Jan 09)

published in www.yourdocmedical.co.uk

Shirley writes a monthly "Dear Nutritionist" column for "Sensitive Foodies"; the food intolerance information website, read Shirley's latest advice at www.sensitivefoodies.co.uk

Recommended Websites, Health Food Suppliers and Eateries:

Sensitive Foodies: www.sensitivefoodies.co.uk

The One-stop Site for Discerning Foodies On A Restricted Diet

Visit this site for: recipes, links between health & diet, alternatives to everyday food and drink, read about "featured foodies", post questions/comments

Down To Earth Foods, 128 Portland Road, Portslade, tel. 01273 770600

Stocks a wide range of high quality organic produce, nutritional supplements and natural toiletries, friendly and knowledgeable staff, definitely worth a visit

Wild Cherry Cafe, 91 Queens Park Road, Brighton, tel. 01273 691494

A fantastic selection of tasty, homemade lunches, snacks and pastries including a wide range of gluten-free options. The owner is a fully trained chef, with a passion for healthy cooking. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Stocks a wide range of organic produce including fresh fruit and vegetables; if you need it, they can order it! Lovely suntrap outside seating. Another must to visit

Seasons Cafe, 36 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AQ, tel. 01273 698388, www.seasonscafe.co.uk

A great range of locally sourced and organic (where possible) meals and snacks available. The owner/chef achieves tasty and nutritious meal choices; all homemade, this restaurant holds the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership's "Healthy Choice" Silver Award. A must to visit in the North Laines

CHOC Chick Raw Chocolates are Brighton based chocolatiers, who produce chocolate kits for you to make nutritious treats without the addition of any sugar or nasties: Click here for raw chocolate benefits: http://www.chocchick.com/pages/Antioxidants-in-Raw-Cacao.html

" Sports13" Fitness Training Services: Brighton based Personal Trainer Joao Arranhado provides seasonal outdoor fitness sessions, which cater for all levels; if you want motivational training for marathons or simply want to improve your fitness contact Joao to discuss the best option for you, call 07731 983936 (www.sports13.co.uk)