— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Valentine’s Day coincided with my three-month checkup with Dr. Steven D’Antonio. Here’s where I stand now: 1) Osteoporosis is no longer an issue! I am no longer taking massive doses of calcium or other bone building supplements. I do, however, take a calcium supplement as part of the Twice-Daily Essentials multivitamin pack. 2) Candida is […]
First came the break! 6-20-2008 – An Unexpected Break Second, the Treatment: 6-22-08 – Faith Reflection – Give Thanks in All Circumstances 6-22-08 – Weekly Workout While My Broken Shoulder Heals 6-26-08 – Hydrocodone/APAP for Pain Relief: Product Review 7-1-08 – Progress Report: Visit to Dr. White on Monday, 6/30/08; Faith Reflection – The Scenic […]
Yes, you read the headline correctly. My doctor has recommended that I eat more fat! According to the research that Dr. Bourne showed me, the big push for extremely low cholesterol is “drug company hype” and that the body needs a moderate amount of cholesterol to manufacture testosterone in the male, and estrogen and progesterone […]
If you’re like me, cold weather crimps your style. When Jack Frost moved into the neighborhood, I huddled indoors, away from freezing temperatures and nature’s withered appearance, until I began to feel depressed and lifeless myself. This year I decided to beat the winter blues. I talked to friends, searched my soul, and surfed the […]
Distance added today was 1 mile from an after-dinner walk with my husband. Want to join me in our Walk Around the World? All you need to do is tell me in a Comment (below) the Teammate Name you would like to use, and I’ll add you to Team Osteodiet.com. You’ll receive a Password that […]
Today I began keeping track of my fitness activities on our “Walk Around the World” tracker, posting 2.1 miles for Day 1. Here’s how it worked: My fitness activities today included 30 minutes of upper body weight training and a one-mile walk at a moderate pace. According to the fitness activity chart, each minute […]
Hello, OsteoDiet readers! How would you like to join me on a walk around the world? It’s about a 25,000-mile journey, but we can take turns walking and chart it step-by-step. By the way, walking isn’t the only way to add to our mileage! Almost any physical exercise can be converted to miles, using a […]
Seven months ago I fractured my shoulder in four places in a bike accident. Following the instructions of my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. White, I initially kept the injury immobilized with a sling and swath, and eventually I started physical therapy. Using a combination of therapies, including chiropractic adjustment and massage therapy, the pain resulting from […]
We’re going to have to put our 21-day “Diet Within a Diet” on hold for a few days. My grandson, John Daniel, has been born! My daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Neil, invited me to be in the delivery room with them for the miracle of John’s birth, and what a joyous miracle it was! […]
Day #12 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! I weighed in at 114.8, down almost a pound from yesterday even though I enjoyed a healthy dessert last night! Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Scrambled egg, slice of bacon, tomato, 2 […]
Day #11 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This morning I weighed in at 115.6, same as yesterday. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Bowl of Organic Kamut Flakes (Arrowhead Mills) with almonds, sliced bananas, and almond milk (unsweetened vanilla), supplements, […]
Day #10 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This morning I weighed in at 115.6, slightly up from yesterday. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Water, Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Morning Snack: Greens+ Energy bar, […]