For a tasty treat, toss some organic raisins in your cup as you brew your herbal tea. As you drink, the raisins plump up, and you can spoon one out for a power-packed sweet treat whenever you like. Have you tried Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Green Tea? With a handful of raisins in the brew, […]
— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Kathleen Alford
Accountability = Success!
Yesterday was the last day of school before the Winter break, and the last day of school can be a wild time for middle schoolers. Rather than embracing the party atmosphere my 8th graders hoped for, I gave the unit test. The predictable moans and groans ensued, but order prevailed. Most did well on the […]
Recipe – Vegetable Fried Rice
For 4 servings, prepare 4 cups of cooked brown rice by combining the following in a sauce pan: 1 cup of uncooked brown rice 2-1/4 cups of water 2 tsp Earth Balance buttery spread Bring to a boil, then reduce to heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes, or until water has been absorbed. […]
Ho! Ho! Healthy! Fix a Christmas Dinner to Reverse Osteoporosis
Looking for a healthy alternative to the standard sugar-laden, dairy-filled Christmas dinner? Here’s what I’m having. (You can get the recipes for these dishes by clicking on the items below.) Baked Salmon Vegetable Fried Rice Mashed Potatoes with Almond Milk Steamed Broccoli with slivered almonds and sunflower nuts Millet rolls with Earth Balance buttery spread […]
Don’t you ever get tired of this routine?
You might ask, Don’t you every get tired of this routine? Yes, I do get tired of the routine. Every so often I throw a regular pity party for myself! In fact, tonight’s the night. So, what do I do to beat the blues? First, I complain. Yup, I list every woe I can think […]
Where’s the best place to walk to reverse osteoporosis?
Where’s the best place to walk for bone-building exercise? The beach! Why? Not only do you get the benefit of the sun and the salty air, but you also reap the benefit of all those negative ions. Negative ions are most plentiful in air that’s near crashing water, such as waterfalls and ocean waves. Compare: […]
Contact Information for Dr. Ashley Bourne, Chiropractic Physician
As promised, here is Dr. Bourne’s contact information: Dr. Ashley Bourne Bourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Center 2425 S. Volusia Ave., Suite B2 Orange City, Florida 386-789-0500 / Fax 386-789-8182 Dr. Bourne uses gentle techniques and specially designed equipment to make effective adjustments of the spine. I had worried that chiropractic adjustments might cause damage […]
Progress Report – Chiropractic Physician Dr. Bourne
Over the past two months, I have started seeing Dr. Ashley Bourne for chiropractic care. He has made adjustments to my spine and hip joints, and his work has made a positive difference in my ability to move and bend without pain. I especially notice the difference in my neck and right hip. If you […]
Faith – Resting on a Promise
“All things work to the good of those who love the Lord, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) I used to wonder where God was when I was having tough times. Especially, I have wondered where God was when my children were having tough times. However, this illness of osteoporosis has taught […]
The Weekly Workout: Dec. 2-8, 2007
Well, I think I’ve got my basic routine down for working out, but I’ll keep tweaking it to make it fit my changing schedule. Here’s the plan for this week: Sunday 7:00-7:30 a.m. Yoga DVD 1:00-2:00 p.m. Weight training at the YMCA Monday 5:45-6:15 a.m. Stretch video 5:50-6:00 p.m. Rebounding 7:30-8:30 p.m. Weight training at […]
The Weekly Workout – New Feature!
Now that the Daily Diet is going strong, it’s time to rev up the Weekly Workout! Weight-bearing exercise–and lots of it–is the other key to building strong bones. Can it be done with a full-time job and a family? The answer is YES! Stay tuned to this website for a summary of each week’s exercise […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, November 22, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea, water, supplements Snack: Water (while participating in the Turkey Trot 5K race in DeLand) Lunch: Butterfly Surprise! Mary made me a special treat, made from Kamut pancake mix (the waffle recipe) baked in a butterfly pan, with applesauce icing and sliced strawberries and blueberries. Snack: Almonds Supper: Turkey, dressing […]