John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz

Last week we discussed someone who had a painful knee, mostly from the inflammation associated with arthritis. She's gone from limited mobility and living on painkillers to almost no pain and significantly improved mobility.

Today we look at another person; someone with multiple problems including burning feet, joint pain and high blood pressure. He was on a long list of medications. Our goal was to reduce his cardiovascular risk by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol while supporting his nervous system and general circulation.

We made significant changes to his diet using a daily bullet blend to add targeted foods like beetroot, raw greens and berries. Given the complexity of his problems we added several supplements to help leg circulation, reduce cholesterol and reduce blood pressure.

In particular we targeted foods high in nitrates that dilate blood vessels thus reducing blood pressure. Of these beetroot – ideally raw in a blender – is the most important. Pomegranate juice, raw garlic and watermelon are also helpful.

We added a variety of supplements that help restore the natural suppleness of blood vessels, helping both blood flow and reducing blood pressure. These include compounds like ActiVin grape seed extract, vitamin C, bioflavonoids and others.

As a result his blood pressure has fallen from hypertensive to normal. His GP is now considering medication changes. The severe burning feet have largely gone. His energy has improved and he now has a new zest for life. Burning feet is often a symptom of poorly functioning nerves and/or poor circulation.

We added compounds that support nerve function while helping circulation. We now need to work to help bring down his cholesterol and blood sugar. With time I have no doubt these will improve. Give me a call or email john@abundant.co.nz if you need more information. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz

John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz