— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Over the past few months, my husband and I been using a new app on our Android phones: MyNetDiary. This app keeps track of calories, yes, but it does so much more! Important to me is the fact that MyNetDiary keeps track of my daily calcium intake, as well as my intake of carbohydrates, protein, and […]
In my experience, Dr. Mark Hyman is absolutely right when he says: “A few simple upgrades can transform your diet without radically altering your life. While simple, these seven replacements can create dramatic changes in your diet that don’t feel restrictive or ‘diet-ish.’” And if you can’t do all seven right now, you can always start […]
Here’s the link to a terrific article from Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com that lists her top 8 foods for lowering inflammation that can cause bone loss. I am happy to report that all of these foods, except red wine*, are staples in our OsteoDiet! Great article! http://saveourbones.com/top-8-foods-that-lower-fracture-causing-inflammation/ *Alcohol and I do not get along, so […]
This excerpt is taken from my journal. Could it be an entry in yours? “I’m getting over a cold. I slept probably about 10 hours last night. Now I am drinking green tea with key lime juice and a greens shake, trying to boost my pH and my body’s ability to function correctly. “I must […]
Yes, it IS possible to reverse osteoporosis! The body wants to have strong bones. All we have to do is help the body do what it was created to do. Here are 10 ways to do just that! 1) Find a substitute for drinking sodas. Carbonated drinks acidify your blood. The body must then neutralize […]
If there’s ever a place where the health-minded might feel sorry for themselves, it’s at the movies. When I walk into my local theater, I can’t find a single thing that I am allowed to eat! What’s a conscientious bone-builder to do? If the theater owners won’t prepare food I can eat, then I have […]