Thinking holistically – calcium and everything else

When you think about holistic medicine, you sometimes forget the implications of the term. It actually implies that you are part of the interconnected web of life (as Fritz Capra discussed in his book the Web of Life), but also that you are comprised of an interconnected set of parts. Along the same lines, holistic nutrition means that any one nutrient that you consume has an effect on other nutrients in your diet – and other meds. Just keep in mind, for example, that calcium supplements often prevent the proper absorption of other nutrients and even medications from your digestive system. Space the intake of calcium-containing supplements and foods at times other than when you need to take other items.