— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Rogers’ comment today surprised me! After examining my blood on the dark field viewer, he said, “You don’t need a Dexascan.” He also said I no longer needed to take the megadoses of calcium, strontium, and other minerals. Perplexed, I asked why not. He replied that once the blood was healthy, the bones would […]
Before working out: Apple, almonds, and water While working out: Water Breakfast: Fruity protein shake, supplements, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Two slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance buttery spread Snack: Pumpkin seeds (from a fresh pumpkin) baked in the oven with a small amount of Earth Balance buttery spread and salt […]
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake; Blueberry Tea with Beyond C powder, Corvalen (D-Ribose) powder, and 1 tbsp of Tart Cherry Juice concentrate, Supplements Snack: Sliced apple Lunch: 2 tbsp. of almond butter with carrot and celery sticks, water Snack: Almonds and raisins Supper: Pinto beans with long grain and wild rice; fresh steamed green beans with […]
Breakfast: Boiled egg, 2 slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Fruity Protein Shake without almonds (We were out of almonds, or I would have included them), water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder, Supplements Snack: Apple slices Lunch: Celery chunks with almond butter Snack: Tossed Salad Supper: Large serving of Steamed collard […]
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, supplements, water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Apple, 2 Coconut Pecan cookies Lunch: Black-eyed peas seasoned with slices of turkey ham, steamed cabbage, water Snack: Water Supper: Cottage pie (ground lean beef and peas in gravy, topped with Almond Mashed Potatoes), water Bedtime: Bone […]
Breakfast: Amy’s brand Cream of Tomato Soup, 1/2 tuna sandwich made from tuna with canola mayonnaise on a slice of Sesame Ezekiel Bread, water, supplements Lunch: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens+ High Protein Bar, water Snack: Carrot, water Dinner: Out to eat at the Outback Steakhouse: 3 ounces of steak (cut from my husband 12-oz. Outback […]
Six weeks ago, I fractured my shoulder in four places in a bicycle accident. It was a miserable break, requiring morphine in the ER. Now, six weeks later, x-rays reveal that the bone is healed, and the sling-and-swath device can come off! If you have broken your shoulder and wonder what to do to make […]
According to Wikipedia, Xylitol “appears to have potential as a treatment for osteoporosis. A group of Finnish researchers has found that dietary xylitol prevents weakening of bones in laboratory rats, and actually improves bone density.” However, although Xylitol is wonderfully healthy for humans, I sadly learned firsthand yesterday that it is deadly for dogs. If […]
Well, I woke up again during the night. This time I was just plain hungry! I’ll be glad when this shoulder fracture heals and my sleep habits return to normal. In the meantime, I’m glad we had a variety of tasty leftovers in the house! Middle of the night: 1/2 cup long grain rice, 1″ […]