— A PERSONAL JOURNAL for YOU· KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Fighting osteoporosis
Naturally – and winning.
I was diagnosed in 2004. Instead of accepting the standard story, I started documenting everything – What I eat, how I exercise, how much sunlight I get, what I learned about the myths about osteoporosis, and what I discovered builds healthy bones and what doesn’t. Two decades of real data, real recovery, and real faith.
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WHY THIS SITE EXISTS
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
When I got my diagnosis, there was no one telling me that food could change and renew bone quality. That an alkaline-dominant diet, the right supplements, daily movement, and sunshine could actually improve strength, flexibility, and healing of porous, brittle bones. So I figured it out — slowly, over years — and I wrote it all down. This site is that record.
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“Osteoporosis is NOT a death sentence. It can be your doorway to a fuller, more intentional life.”
— Kathleen Alford
The approach
Alkaline diet · Supplements · Movement · Faith
The result
Full fracture recovery · Improved overall health · Better-than-average bone loss rate
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Everything you need to know about osteoporosis
What to eat with osteoporosis
Alkaline-acid balance, calcium-rich foods, and the 80/20 rule.
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Best supplements for bone density
Real reviews of what Kathy actually takes – and what the research says
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Recovering from fractures
Pelvic ring fracture, no surgery. The full recovery documented.
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Exercise for osteoporosis
Walking, swimming, weight-bearing movement – logged weekly.
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Natural treatment options
Chiropractic, PEMF, bioidentical hormones – alternatives worth knowing.
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Faith, sleep & wholeness
The overlooked pillars – spiritual direction, rest and the inner life.
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Blog
At the Outer Banks
George and I are back at Nags Head, North Carolina this week for the annual ESA Surfing Championships! With some time to relax from the world of work, I am delighted to be able to devote a couple of hours replying to readers’ comments and questions. May you continue to experience the healing touch of our […]
Surprise! Back to Teaching!
No one is more surprise than I am to find myself back in the classroom again, after having retired from the public school system in 2010. Our pre-planning days started last Thursday, and students will arrive on Tuesday. I’m teaching four classes–Grades 5,6, 7, and 8 Math–at St. Peter Catholic School in DeLand, Florida. […]
Recipe – Greek Meatloaf
My daughter, Kelly, bakes this recipe, and it’s absolutely scrumptious! It’s also gluten-free! http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2010/12/feta-stuffed-turkey-meatloaf-with-tzatziki-sauce-low-carb.html Enjoy!
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