LAURA THOMPSON is an author, qualified nutritional therapist, acupuncturist, and has a special interest in children's health. She has been helping the people of Longford, Roscommon and Cavan with better health and nutrition for over 20 years and is the owner of Healthy Options in Co. Longford. She lives in a small village in Co. Longford with her husband Pat, three children Jessica, Danny and Jasmine, and her beloved dog Scruff.