Combine in a plastic storage bowl: 2 oranges, peeled and cut into chunks1 grapefruit, peeled and cut into chunks1 tangerine, peeled and cut into chunks (optional) Cover tightly and store in the fridge until needed.
— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
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Recipe – Tossed Salad
In a large bowl, combine: 1 head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces1 medium onion, sliced fine and diced3 tomatoes, quartered3 stalks of celery, chopped1 green pepper, seeded and chopped1 large cucumber3 tblsp. sunflower seeds Serve as is, or measure out 4 cups of salad and place in a plastic bag. Continue filling plastic […]
Building Blocks for Building Bone – Supplements
As of 8/25/07, I am taking the following list of supplements in the quest to build bone: 1) Dr. Rogers prescribed Thyroid hormone (not Synthroid) temporarily to heal my thyroid gland, which has been swollen for years. 2) He also recommended that I take Stem Enhance, the first supplement made that enhances both the release […]
Building Blocks for Building Bone – Food
People ask me all the time: what exactly are you eating in your quest to build bone? These are the foundational foods of my80% alkaline / 20% acid diet: Recommended: Soy powder, soy cheese, wholegrain stone-ground or sprouted grain bread, Xylitol (sweetener), almonds, pecans, walnuts, chestnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, spring water or filtered water, […]
Recipe – Fruity Protein Shake
Combine in a blender: 4-6 frozen strawberries -or-6-8 frozen cherries -or-1/2 cup raspberries or pineapple -or-any combination thereof1 cup of cold water1/4 cup whey or soy protein powder10-12 raw almonds Blend in a blender until smooth.
Recipe – Mushrooms & Onions
Combine in skillet: 1 container of mushrooms, sliced1 large or 2 medium onions, sliced2 cloves of garlic, crushed or minced2 tblsp. of olive oilsalt and pepper Saute mushrooms, onions, and garlic in olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
The Mystery of My Osteoporosis Revealed
On my first visit to Dr. Rogers, he took a drop of my blood and put it on a slide. He then performed a “dark field examination” using a combination microscope/TV viewer, so that I could see my blood in action. What I saw shocked me! Damaged, misshapen blood cells stuck together in clumps of […]
Dr. Steven D’Antonio
Dr. Steven D’Antonio, naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, is one of the doctors who set me on the right path to conquer osteoporosis. He is also my primary physician. His office is located in Central Florida at: Whole Family Healthcare 1201 Louisiana Ave Suite E Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone (407) 644-2990 To find out more […]
The Beginning
When I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at the age of 52, the nurse practioner urged me to take Fosamax. She said I was in danger of fractures at any moment. Shaken, I went home and researched the benefits and side effects of Fosamax, and I refused the treatment. Instead, I opted to see a […]