With 13 years experience working in the Cotham Hill Natural Health Clinic, and a further four years at Wild Oats, Shimey Bennet has seen the natural health sector grow from a niche market of the eighties to the mainstream expansion of the naughties. And as the supermarkets and majors jump on the band wagon, it's people like Shymie who're keeping it real, led by their knowledge, experience and ideals and not soley by their back pocket.

With 3 years training in herbalism and nutrition, and a further year specialising, she's now a fully qualified food allergy tester and has been practicing in Bristol for several years. "It constantly amazes me" says Shymie "How many people find that along standing health problem can dissapear with just a small temporary adjustment to their diet. Candida, IBS, skin Problems, headaches, bloating, asthma, even behavioural problems with kids - these are some of the most common problems I encounter."

So - if you feel you may be allergic to certain foods, or have an intolerance to any, give Shymie a ring for a short series of tests to establish what's what, followed by a series of recommendations to diet depending on the test results.

You can see her in Wild Oats most Saturdays.

For contact details, see here.