— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
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 […]
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Today we are thankful for health, for stronger bones, and for the love that God pours into our lives. Happy feasting! I am grateful for all of you! Kathy Before breakfast: Probiotics + 8 oz. water Breakfast: Arrowhead Mills Gluten-Free pancakes topped with either applesauce or pure maple syrup Omega 3 eggs […]
Before breakfast: Probiotics + 8 oz. water Breakfast: Oatmeal made from 1/2 cup of Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Rolled Oats + 1 cup water + vanilla extract + cinnamon + handful of raw walnuts pieces topped with 1 sliced banana and some Almond Breeze brand Almond Milk (vanilla unsweetened) Cup of Black Cherry tea + […]
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 […]
Breakfast: Bowl of Multigrain Oatbran Cereal, 11 almonds, almond milk (unsweetened vanilla), 8 oz. water Snack: Banana, 1/4 raw walnuts, Country Peach Passion tea + Vitality C powder Snack: Decaf coffee with Vanilla Soy creamer Lunch: Crockpot barbecue chicken breast, broccoli, water Supper: Chicken Quesadillas at Main Street Grill, 2 glasses water
Lately we’ve been hearing about Atelvia advertised on TV commercials. It supposed to be “better” because it has a special coating, which eliminates the fasting requirements applicable to the earlier drugs. However, Atelvia has all the side effects of the other bisphonate drugs. What side effects? Just read this review of Atelvia by Vivian Goldschmidt, M.A., of SaveOurBones.com […]
Before breakfast weight (in pounds): 121.6 pH level: 6.0 (urine), 7.4 (saliva)…Better than yesterday. Salivia reading is perfect, but urine level is still low. Bring on the Greens Shake! Before breakfast: 8 oz water Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, Greens Shake with 1 tbsp liquid chlorophyll, supplements, water Between meals: Water Lunch: Protein shake with my […]
Before breakfast weight (in pounds): 121.6 pH level: 6.0 (urine), 6.4 (saliva)…Better than 5.5 acid level, but far short of the desired 7.4 alkaline level. Time for more calcium-loaded foods! Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled with chopped tomatoes, onions, and peppers, 2 slice of Ezekiel bread, Tangerine tea with Vitality C, water Between meals: Water Lunch: Tossed […]
Sometimes I don’t eat a formal lunch. I just keep snacking ever so often until supper time arrives! 8) Breakfast: 4 slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Peppermint Tea with Vitality C powder Snack: Banana, water Snack: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, water Snack: Apple, water Snack: 1/4 cup sunflower seeds Snack: Handful […]
Breakfast (5:30 a.m.): 147 Nature’s Path Organic Flax Plus Multibran Cereal (from Publix) 99 Almonds (11) 10 Almond Breeze Almond Milk (unsweetened, vanilla) 16 Tablespoon of raisins Leaving for work (7:10): 0 Herbal tea with 1/2 tsp Vitality C powder N/A Supplements 0 Water Snack (9:00): 0 Water 10 2 stalks of celery 95 1 […]