John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz

I could fill a book with the testimonies from clients who are experiencing significant improvements in joints affected by osteoarthritis – known as OA.

For example, I've been working with someone with OA in her ankles and back. Through diet we wanted to reduce inflammation but also help lose a few kilograms to take more pressure from the affected joints.

Back arthritis is generally the least responsive to diet and supplements. Because of this we started with much higher doses of supplements. We added high levels of anti-inflammatory Omega 3 with higher doses of broad spectrum antioxidants and minerals. We added a temporary antioxidant booster and a double dose of my joint formula.

In the first two months she was on more than 1500mg of high grade chondroitin and glucosamine with 200mg of 95 per cent curcumin, or turmeric, extract. Within two months she started to notice the difference. She's been able to significantly reduce pain medication and has greater mobility. As a bonus her energy has improved and she feels much better in herself.

Last week I carried out a monthly review with another client in her mid-80s, who had arthritis in her shoulder and hands. She commented on how much better these feel.

Nutritional therapy can have unexpected improvements. This client also had a long-term problem with very dry skin. While it has taken a time to improve here we have an 85-year-old, who has joints and skin that have improved significantly.

Many people respond to health problems by purchasing supplements at the supermarket, health store or those advertised on TV. There is nothing wrong with this. But in my experience the best results come from using a full nutritional programme covering diet, supplements and appropriate lifestyle changes. These are the steps that can really make a difference. 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