— 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
Top 10 Bone-Building Video Workouts for Your In-Home Gym!
No time to work out at the gym? No problem. Stock your Video/DVD collection with my favorite bone-building workouts, and create your own in-home gym! #10: High Voltage! Body Electric Workout with Margaret Richard Available at http://www.bodyelectrictv.com/Catalog.htm #9: Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss with Suzanne Deacon Available at http://www.amazon.com #8: Forty & Fabulous Body Electric […]
Main Street Grill, DeLand, Florida: A Bone-Friendly Restaurant!
I recommend one of our home-town favorites, Main Street Grill, as the place to eat when you want to enjoy mouth-watering food while building bone density! My personal favorites from the menu are: 1) Main Street Salad with either blackened chicken or salmon, with balsamic vinegarette dressing; 2) Chicken Almond Stir Fry, which features sliced […]
Recipe – Holy Guacamole!
This bone-healthy recipe for guacamole is a great celery stuffer and veggie dip! You will need: 2 small mixing bowls sharp knife fork serving dish 1/4 cup salsa 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 ripe avocados Combine salsa, lemon juice, chili powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl. […]
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