— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Who would have believed that one year after my shoulder fracture I would be mountain climbing? The good news is that’s exactly what happened! In our recent trip to Caritas, Alabama, George and I joined hundreds of others in climbing a mountain to a Marian grotto carved into the side of a mountain. Near the […]
Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis or its precursor, osteopenia? Are you confused by the scores accompanying your Dexascan results and wondering what they all mean? Are you afraid of how the diagnosis will affect your future and your family’s future? Four years ago I was in that spot, diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. Stunned at […]
When fasting, whether for spiritual or health reasons, my bread of choice is Ezekiel bread. This bread was inspired by the Biblical verse, Ezekiel 4:9, which lists the ingredients. The amazing thing about combining these ingredients is that a complete protein is created containing 18 amino acids! To top it off, it’s delicious! If you […]
The Wednesday Walkers trekked a total of 100.9 miles during the 2008-2009 school year! Who are the Wednesday Walkers? We are a group of teachers, administrators, and clerical staff members from Southwestern Middle School in DeLand, Florida, who care about fitness. Every Wednesday afternoon we don our walking shoes after school and speed walk through […]
Earlier this month I attended a fascinating conference at Standard Process, Inc., makers of the whole food supplements I now take to maintain my bone strength and general health. On the first day of the conference, we were taken on a tour of the organic farm in Wisconsin where the ingredients of the supplements are […]
Now that summer is here and school is out for a couple of months, I have some definite goals for OsteoDiet. First, a ton of information will be coming your way about nutrition and its effects on our bones. I recently accompanied Dr. Bourne to a convention at Standard Process, maker of the whole food […]
A friend referred me to another great website for information about building bones naturally: Better Bones! At The Center for Better Bones , directed by Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD., the staff promotes an all-natural approach to bone health using consultation and guided programs that include nutrition, diet, exercise, and lifestyle education. You can check […]
Breakfast: Boiled egg, handful of almonds, Greens Shake with Biochlor, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: Apple Lunch: Veggie salad with tuna (tuna and canola mayonnaise), carrots, celery, organic baby greens, and cucumbers; fruit salad with strawberries, pineapple, grapes, and apple; water Supper: Chicken and mushroom gravy, diced potatoes sauteed in olive oil, […]
I have found a new mantra that helps me maintain my resolve to eat only healthful, bone-building foods: “No one puts food in my mouth, but me.” At work when the faculty and staff lay out a covered dish luncheon, complete with fried foods and sugar-laden dishes, I repeat: “No one puts food in my […]
We’re back! Let me tell you, visiting Costa Rica was a true adventure! We stayed in Nosara, a town on the Pacific west coast, where there is an “American project” near the beach. The older part of the town is where the “Ticos”, or natives, live. The newer part near Playa Guiones (a great beach!) […]
I can hardly believe it! I’m flying to Costa Rica tomorrow to visit the city of Nosara! Nosara is a surfing hub located on the Pacific Ocean in Central America, and from what I hear, it’s highly Americanized. My husband, who loves to surf, can hardly wait to hit the waves. Meanwhile, I’ll be boogie […]
Sarah really wowed us last month with her newest bone-healthy recipe, “Flaky Pear Pie.” I hope you will find her creation as scrumptious as we did! Flaky Pear Pie Preheat oven to 350 degrees. You will need: 1 – 9″ pie pan 1/2 cup Xylosweet ¼ tsp Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Baking Mix ¼ tsp […]