— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
For Teachers: Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Setting Peaceful Priorities Most of us, at one time or another, have determined what we consider to be our priorities in life–the people and activities that are most important to us. Stephen Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, recommends that we […]
Hello, OsteoDiet readers! I haven’t forgotten about you this past week. I’ve simply been very busy with the beginning of the school year! I teach Algebra and serve as Academic Coach at Southwestern Middle School here in DeLand, Florida. Even though the startup of the year can be time-intensive, I love my work! Besides, the […]
For Teachers: Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Attitudes that Encourage a Healthy Balance Last week I received this question from a reader who is also a teacher like me:How do you do it all once the school year starts? How do you find the time to prepare a healthy diet, keep […]
Breakfast: Tossed Salad (romaine lettuce, tomato, matchstick carrots, 1/2 of an avocado, 1 tbsp. Newman’s Own Tuscan Italian dressing), Greens Shake with BioChlor, Supplements, Wild Berry Zinger tea with Beyond C powder Snack: (None – No chance for a snack because I was attending a workshop.) Lunch: Fruity Protein Shake, supplements, water Snack: Cocoa Cherry […]
Are you missing peanut butter cookies? Well, no more of that! These almond butter cookies taste scrumptious…and they’re good for your bones. To make about 3 dozen cookies, you will need: 1 large mixing bowl 1 spoon for stirring 1 9″ x 13″ glass pan fork and spoon aluminum foil 1 cup of Earth Balance […]
Here’s an intriguing article that my son sent me. According to reporter Ben Leach, researchers in Spain believe that the silicon and phytoestrogens in beer may be good for women’s bone health! Here’s the link if you’d like to read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6014310/Beer-could-stop-bones-going-brittle.html As for me, beer will remain a no-no, in spite of these findings. […]
When I’m out walking or running as my weight bearing exercise here in Central Florida, I’m sometimes bothered by hungry mosquitoes. So, what’s a devoted bone builder to do? Here’s a handy trick. You can keep mosquitoes from attacking by mixing in a spray bottle: 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup water Spritz the mixture […]
Reader Question: I have recently started an alkaline diet, and I hope it will help heal my osteoporosis. The problem I’m having is when I check the pH level of my urine–which I’m doing regularly–it is perfect, but when I check my saliva, it is always acidic no matter what time of day I check […]
The following food items have been added to the OsteoDiet Calorie Counter this week: Bacon, turkey, 1 slice = 35 Baking powder, Clabber Girl = 0 Baking soda, Arm & Hammer = 0 Barbecue sauce, Kraft, Original, 2 tbsp = 40 Barley flour, 1 cup = 511 Barley, pearled uncooked, 1 cup = 704 Basil, […]
Jesus said that we are to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But how do we do that? How do we “love” God? First of all, we obey God. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” That’s the start. The more we obey God, the more […]
Reader question: I’ve been strictly following an alkaline diet and have lost too much weight! How can I can gain weight on an alkaline diet? Answer: Perhaps you might need to follow the advice that my doctor gave me when my weight started dipping too low. He told me to eat more fat! He told […]
Here’s the link to an excellent article by Dr. Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, about what to eat to nourish your thyroid gland, which “controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more.” As I’ve written previously, one of the […]