— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Why should I bother to do a cleanse for bone health? Here the answer in a nutshell: 1) Toxins make the body more acidic; 2) Too much acidity in the blood causes the body to leach calcium and other minerals from the bones to neutralize blood acidity; 3) Bones then become weak and porous. Better […]
Good morning, OsteoDiet readers! To read an outstanding article from SaveOurBones.com, click on this link: http://saveourbones.com/the-top-5-osteoporosis-lies/ Vivian Goldschmidt is right! These lies that are spread regarding osteoporosis have a purpose: To persuade you to buy pharmaceutical drugs to strengthen your bones. But, as Vivian states: “Your bones don’t need chemicals and drugs. They require nutrients […]
OsteoDiet readers, I have just added a new link to this website that will connect you with Dr. Michael T. Murray, “one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine.” When you get a moment, take a look at his dynamite article on treating osteoporosis naturally at http://www.doctormurray.com/health-conditions/osteoporosis/.
Morning routine this week: 5:30 Rise, dress, pray, breakfast, check email 6:30 Work out at the YMCA: Walk/run on treadmill to warm up – 15 minutes, lower body machines -or- upper body machines – 30 minutes, cool-down walk on treadmill – 5 minutes 7:30 At home, have a Greens Shake (8 oz. pure water, 1 […]
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Today we are thankful for health, for stronger bones, and for the love that God pours into our lives. Happy feasting! I am grateful for all of you! Kathy Before breakfast: Probiotics + 8 oz. water Breakfast: Arrowhead Mills Gluten-Free pancakes topped with either applesauce or pure maple syrup Omega 3 eggs […]
Before breakfast: Probiotics + 8 oz. water Breakfast: Oatmeal made from 1/2 cup of Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Rolled Oats + 1 cup water + vanilla extract + cinnamon + handful of raw walnuts pieces topped with 1 sliced banana and some Almond Breeze brand Almond Milk (vanilla unsweetened) Cup of Black Cherry tea + […]
Question: I have received several emails from readers in the last few months asking this question: Has the natural approach to bone health improved your bone density? Answer: Yes, according to the bone density test I took today. Achilles Bone Ultrasonometer Results (from Rainbow Light) as of 11/3/11 are as follows: T-score: -2.6, Z-score: -1.4 […]
We’ve learned a lot about bone health from mouse studies recently. Visit http://www.betterbones.com/blog/post/Mighty-mouse.aspx? for the full story.
According to Dr. Susan Brown of BetterBones.com, looking at your shadow will give you an indication of how much Vitamin D you are getting from sunlight. Click on the link to read this intriguing article at http://www.betterbones.com/blog/post/Your-shadow-and-vitamin-D.aspx?.
Here’s a terrific article from nutritionist Vivian Goldschmidt of Save Our Bones on the bone benefits of cooking with olive oil: http://saveourbones.com/cook-with-the-oil-your-bones-crave/ Enjoy! Kathy
What a busy summer this has been! Now that the school year has started, my time is starting to settle into a new pattern–this time as “Nana” helping with the grandchildren. Meanwhile, I’m continuing to work as a NES practitioner at Quantum Health & Nutrition, as well as running an after-school tutoring business. I have […]
Yesterday while we were shopping at Publix, my daughter, Sarah, pointed to a new product: Wholly Wholesome brand Organic Traditional 9″ Pie Shells! At last! Success in the search for a healthy pie crust! What’s it made of? Organic wheat flour, organic palm oil, water, organic cane sugar, and sea salt. No trans fats; no animal […]