— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Day #2 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days! I weighed in at 115.6, which sounds like a big loss from 117.2, BUT the loss might be due to inadequate hydration yesterday. We’ll see what the scale says tomorrow, after adequate hydration, before we celebrate the first […]
Day #1 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days! Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Morning snack: Apple slices Lunch: 2 cups of celery and carrots chunks with 2 tbsp. of almond butter, 2 cups water Afternoon […]
Well, folks, I tipped the scale Sunday at 117.2 pounds. That may not seem like a lot, but it represents a five-pound gain since the beginning of last summer. My jeans, which fit nicely when I weighed 112, are getting tight. It’s time to go on a diet within the OsteoDiet. Where to begin? With […]
Although I no longer see Dexascan scores as the most telling indicator of bone health, I was encouraged by the results of this year’s scan. A 2.2% gain in the bone density of the hip (femoral neck), correlating with a T-score of -2.4 and a Z-score of -1.7. No longer is my hip in the […]
In today’s world of processed foods and high-pressure stress, optimum health that leads to strong bones doesn’t just happen. To obtain and maintain health, I follow a daily checklist that keeps me on track. ____ 1. Have I offered my day to God, asking for His guidance, blessing, and presence? ____ 2. Have I weighed […]
Last Wednesday I had a new bone scan done at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial. The results are supposed to be in on Monday. You would think I’d be anxious about my Dexascan readings, but I’m not. After what Dr. Rogers said about my not needing one (“Once the blood is fixed, the blood will take […]
Answer: No, there is no recommended limit on the amount of xylitol humans can eat. Studies in humans and rodents have shown that xylitol, when appropriately administered orally, is well tolerated and safe to levels of at least 90 grams per day, with no subjective or objective adverse findings. The Joint Expert Committee on Food […]
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake using Soytein protein powder, 2 slices of cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread, 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds, raspberry tea with Vitamin C powder, supplements, and water Snack: Leftover tuna croquette Lunch: Apple and celery, water Snack: 2 slices of cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread Supper: Baked Salmon, Almond Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad, raspberry tea […]
One of the unexpected problems of life for many menopausal women is vaginal dryness and discomfort during intercourse. Never would I have thought it could happen to me, but… I looked into natural hormone replacement therapy, but decided it was not for me. So, what to do? I tried using Vaseline Intensive Care lotion as […]
The other condition that both Dr. D’Antonio and Dr. Rogers want me to clear up is lymph congestion. To maintain optimum health, it’s essential to keep the lymph flowing! You may be asking yourself: What is lymph? When I talk about lymph congestion, most people think I’m talking about either nasal congestion or lymph nodes, but […]
One of the conditions I need to clear up, according to both Dr. Rogers and Dr. D’Antonio, is the start of a Candida yeast invasion. Because Candidiasis is a polysystemic condition, it is important to nip it in the bud, before the cells attack various organs of the body. How does a Candida yeast condition […]
It appears that I am cured! Dr. Steven D’Antonio confirmed by electodermal screening what Dr. Rogers had said last month: My body no longer requires massive doses of calcium or strontium. I have only a couple of minor problems to attend to, and Dr. Steve prescribed supplements and homeopathic remedies to take care of those […]