About Sharyn

Early on the healing potential of food was revealed

My nursing career began in the early 1970’s yet for me; further education was to come in an unexpected way, through the profound connection between food and health. This was a revelation and the beginning of a journey of self discovery in which food’s benefits and natural ways to help restore, maintain and improve health and wellbeing became the emphasis. This unfolding journey continues.

A new direction
After working in a hospital for ten years, I changed direction as this relationship with food led me to become a health food store owner and natural foods caterer. After moving to Britain from the US in 1991 I trained in Naturopathy, qualifying in 1994 and have practised as a Naturopath since. I offer private consultations in natural health clinics in Oxford and the Cotswolds, advising clients on many health issues.

Present focus
Incorporating new aspects into my work, I offer talks, workshops, a children’s food project and food consultancy relating to healthy and diverse food possibilities, highlighting the growing body of information about the beneficial properties of foods. For businesses this can include helping farm shops or other organisation set up tea rooms or cafés involving seasonal, local and signature foods as well as writing syndicated content on different aspects of food for their newsletters.

Children, food and fun
I introduced ‘Eat a Rainbow Every Day’ at the Children’s Food Festival in 2007. It is a story book and educational project that inspires children through creative activities to understand the benefits that the colours in fruits and vegetables offer, while encouraging positive attitudes to foods. As this is progressing, more children are experiencing its various aspects through food festivals, classroom activities, cooking sessions and gardening with many more aspects being developed.

Latest developments
After living in the UK for the past 20 years, I’m fulfilling a dream to live in both countries and will be spending 6 months of the year in each place. The news page and Nature’s Wisdom newsletter will keep you informed about my whereabouts, workshops, talks and projects in the UK and US.

If a picture says a thousand words, this speaks volumes. There’s still so much more to learn about how fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants can benefit us. They nourish us in so many ways and are truly nature’s gift.

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