Abundant Health

I am John Arts, founder of Abundant Health
and a qualified practitioner in Nutritional Medicine.

Abundant Health Ltd was established by Janelle and I in 1998, inspired by my own health journey which began at age 27 after contracting a severe viral illness that progressed to glandular fever, resulting in a prolonged period of poor health including chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and impaired respiratory function.

In 1996, I was introduced to an OPC-based antioxidant and mineral formula produced in the United States. Following three months of supplementation, I observed significant improvements in daily headaches and fatigue, with subsequent years bringing steady recovery in respiratory health and restored energy levels.

Abundant Health initially promoted this US supplement. Subsequently, through collaboration with industry experts, we developed our own range of supplements. From 2010 to 2013, I completed an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in Sydney, which included over 300 hours of clinical practice with clients. This expertise qualified me to directly formulate and then continually improve the range of Abundant Health supplements.

Nutritional Medicine

Nutritional medicine is a health approach that uses diet, lifestyle modifications and supplements to support body systems stressed by disease and even the aging process. The goal is to improve health, often addressing root causes of illness rather than just symptoms.

For example, Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease marked by cartilage loss, changes to the bones of the joint and inflammation within the joint capsule. The Nutritional Medicine approach is to slow the destruction of chondrocytes; these are the cells that secrete and maintain cartilage. We do this by adding various antioxidants, notably curcumin and trace minerals to reduce destructive enzymes and free radical damage. We then add compounds such as chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine and curcumin to improve joint support. The results will vary but I have spoken to thousands of people who found it supported their mobility.

My commitment to developing effective, research-backed supplements, mirrors that of David Coory and Health House. It is this shared ethos that has brought us together, allowing us to combine our expertise, resources, and research capabilities to offer you an even wider range of health advice and supplements.

Our collaboration began eighteen months ago when I approached Mike Coory to help manufacture several Abundant Health products. I was immediately impressed with Health House’s manufacturing standards, and as our teams worked together, we realised the benefits this partnership could bring to you, our customers.

Looking ahead, Janelle and I have reflected on our future and acknowledged that the demands of running Abundant Health are becoming unsustainable for us. By joining forces with Health House, I can continue my passion for helping people and advocating for natural health through my health columns while stepping back from the day-to-day administrative responsibilities.