John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz

When I create a nutritional programme for someone, in most cases there is a main problem we are trying to address. This can be anything from general fatigue to something like a sore knee. It is always a delight to see people get an improvement in the area causing them the greatest concern. What is interesting though is by addressing fundamental nutrition, there are often many unexpected benefits.

I had someone call me about quite severe body-wide cramps. These were not the common night cramps in your leg. They affected her in her torso and many other parts of her body. She was under the care of her GP for the problem. Our goal was to ensure her muscles were getting all the important minerals, especially magnesium and that her blood vessels which bring oxygen and nutrients to her muscles were working as well as possible. After three months she noticed the cramps had significantly reduced. She also noticed her general energy and wellbeing had improved as had her hair and nails. These were matters we had not discussed and the benefits completely unexpected.

So often we think of our bodies as separate components or systems that are somehow independent of each other. Anyone who has studied physiology learns this interconnectedness is central to how our bodies operate. Of course, sometimes damage or disease is localised, but systemic weakness can cause local problems. As a simple example, if your immune system is generally producing too much background inflammation, this may show up as seemingly unrelated problems. You may have a problem with various joints and have swollen gums. If we can lower overall inflammation, we may be able to help both problems.

In the case of the person with cramps, we included a broad spectrum multi antioxidant, multi mineral and multi vitamin along with solid Omega 3 doses. These nutrients affect every cell, not just muscle fibres. We also used targeted nutrient therapy to assist with proper blood flow and to improve blood vessel function. This is especially important with people prone to cramps. The really good news is despite her 70 plus age, she is now experiencing a period of significant health improvement. Our bodies are very capable of healing once we give it what it needs.

To contact John phone 0800 423 559 or 07 578 9051 or visit www.abundant.co.nz