— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Does a “low-carb” recipe mean we must give up our 80-20, alkaline-acid balance? Nope! The trick is to include a variety of vegetables and healthy fats in the mix! Try this recipe for a delicious breakfast that promotes strong bones while pampering the pancreas. You will need: A bowl, fork, skillet, and spatula 1/2 tbsp of […]
Fruited Cole Slaw a delicious concoction that I put together last night from what was available in the fridge. It turned out to be absolutely scrumptious! And it’s alkaline, perfect for bone-building. Here’s what you need: 1 bag of shredded cabbage (about three cups) 1 cup of Greek yogurt (I used the strawberry fruit-on-the-bottom flavor, […]
My dear friend (you know who you are), How wonderful that you have decided to travel the natural road to health and bone strength! Time to thank Our Lord for blessings received! Now that you are ready for the second step, I invite you to do the following during this month: 1) Test your pH […]
Happy New Year! I hope this year finds you filled with hope. As for me, after a year of slacking off , I’m happy to report that I’m back on track toward optimum bone health! *I have given up coffee for good! Instead of drinking coffee, I am enjoying a cup of Dandy Blend in […]
After assessing today’s actual diet and exercise, all I can say is that I haven’t been doing everything I to do to build bone! On the good side, my diet consisted of “real food”–no processed sugars or flours, no hydrogenated oils or transfats, and no artificial ingredients–and I took all my supplements. However, my pH level […]
Here’s an alkaline breakfast winner that’s filled with protein, calcium, and important phytonutrients for building strong bones! Stir together in a bowl: 1 cup FAGE brand Greek yogurt, plain + drizzle of honey +1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract + 1 Red Delicious apple, chopped + 10 raw almonds To drink: Cup of raspberry tea with […]
When I test my pH level and find an acid reading ( 5.5-6.5) on the testing tape, I have some quick tricks that help boost my pH balance to a more alkaline level (7.0-7.4) within a day or two. Remember: The object of the game is to keep the blood pH level at approximately 7.38. […]
Want to learn in a nutshell all about incorporating the alkaline diet into your lifestyle? Dr. Susan Brown of BetterBones.com has created three quick videos on the subject that are well worth the time to watch! Dr. Brown’s videos are amazingly concise, yet contain all the basics you need to know in order to use […]
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. I’m starting a one-week detoxification, using Garden of Life’s Raw Cleanse, “The Ultimate Standard in Cleansing and Detoxification.” Also, during the Lenten season, I’m going to do my best to follow the Blood Type Diet for Blood Type O+, while making sure to balance the intake […]
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 […]
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 […]