Susan Curtis has worked with natural remedies since 1979. Originally a homoeopath, she has since studied and used other forms of natural healing including herbs, essential oils and flower remedies. Romy Fraser founded the innovative and highly successful Neal's Yard Remedies, specialising in alternative medicines and natural cosmetics, in 1981; there are 300 outlets in the UK and shops in key cities abroad: Italy, America, Brazil, Japan. Susan and Romy are co-authors of Neal's Yard Natural Remedies.