‘Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.’ Jim Davis
If you’ve got this far then, like me, you’re probably passionate about food, healthy eating and how these relate to Nutritional Medicine. The good news is that wine, coffee and dark chocolate are allowed – even beneficial. Cupcakes? Not so much, except as an occasional treat when no-one’s looking.
My Qualifications
I am a registered medical doctor, a registered nutritionist, a registered nutritional therapist and the author of over 70 popular health books which you can see here.
I’m Cornish and grew up in Padstow and St Austell. I was lucky enough to attend Selwyn College, Cambridge University, where I earned degrees in Natural Sciences (BSc Hons, later converted to an MA). I then went on to study at the Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine where I qualified in Medicine (MB) and Surgery (BChir).
After a gruelling few years working as a doctor at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, I gained experience as a:
- Full-time GP Principal in Plymouth
- Clinical Assistant in Orthopaedics at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
- Sexual Health Physician at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn.
While working as a GP and hospital doctor, I recognised that many illnesses are linked to diet and lifestyle choices.
I therefore spent six years studying for a Master’s degree in Nutritional Medicine from the University of Surrey (MSc Nutr Med) to understand more about maintaining good health and preventing illness through diet rather than drugs.
Award Winning Author
I soon realised that I could share many more health and nutrition messages as a writer than I could by sitting in a surgery or clinic. I therefore learned how to write, and have been a columnist in the Daily Telegraph, Daily Mirror, Marie Claire, Top Sante, The Lady and Prima – where my column is still going strong after over 25 years!
I’ve written over 70 popular self-help books and set up this website to help share some of the amazing things I’ve learned about how food, supplements and herbal medicines can support health and improve many common symptoms.
I hope you find the information useful.
If you have a health problem that might respond to nutritional approaches, look under the Diet & Health tab where I’m adding new pages as quickly as my other work permits.
If the health problem, food or supplement you’re interested in hasn’t featured, let me know in the comments box below and I’ll bump it to the top of my To-Do list.
Please note, I am not currently taking on new patients. If you have any symptoms that concern you, please consult your own doctor sooner rather than later.
Dr Sarah Brewer MSc (Nutr Med), MA(Cantab), MB, BChir, RNutr, MBANT, CNHC, Dip IoD
QUORA EXPERT – TOP WRITER 2018
Curriculum Vitae: CV Dr Sarah Brewer
UNIVERSITY DEGREES
- MSc Nutritional Medicine University of Surrey, 2010
- MA (Master of Arts) University of Cambridge, 1984
- MB (Bachelor of Medicine) University of Cambridge, 1984
- BChir (Bachelor of Surgery) University of Cambridge, 1983
- BA (Hons) Natural Sciences University of Cambridge, 1980
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate of General Practice JCPTGP, 1988
- Diploma in Phytotherapy A. Vogel Institute, 1998
- RNutr (Registered Nutritionist) Association for Nutrition UKVRN, 2008
- MBANT Member British Association Nutritional Therapists, 2008
- Diploma in Company Direction Institute of Directors, 2023
PRIZES
- Merit, MSC Nutritional Medicine, 2010
- Health Journalist Of The Year, 2002
- Distinction, Diploma in Phytotherapy, 1998
- Distinction, Higher Cert. Wine (WSET), 1994
- 1st Prize PMS Help GP Essay, 1993
- 1st Prize Flora National Heart Essay, 1983
REGISTRATIONS
- General Medical Council, Registered Doctor: 2886826
- Association for Nutrition UKVRN, Registered Nutritionist: RNutr 3460
- The British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT), Registered Nutritional Therapist: NTC02206
- Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), Registered Nutritional Therapist: 000098-L09
- Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine
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Disclaimer
Nothing in this blog should be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. Do not do anything, or stop doing anything, as a result of anything you read here. Always seek individual advice from your own doctor, dietician or nutritionist on all matters relating to your health and well-being. While I make every effort to ensure all posts are accurate, and include links to abstracts or papers so you can check the facts yourself, no information here is intended as the ‘final word’ on any topic – nutritional medicine is a fast-evolving field and something which is accepted as a fact today may be considered totally wrong in the not-too-distant future. I cannot be held responsible for any information that is missing from this site, or for any incorrect information found by following a link on this site. My posts and opinions are all provided in good faith.
Please note, I can only give general nutritional advice. If you have a health problem that worries you, please see your own doctor as soon as possible. Your health and well-being are important. If you have a diagnosed health condition or are taking any prescribed medicines or over-the-counter remedies, always seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplements or making any drastic dietary changes.
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