— 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
Solving Your Energy Crisis: The Third Metric
I loved this article by Dr. Mark Hyman! And he’s absolutely right when it comes to maintaining a vibrant energy level: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. What’s so wonderful about this article is that Dr. Hyman makes it sound simple to plan for optimal energy…and it is! Get the story at […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Upon rising: 8 oz. water Breakfast: Breakfast Shake: 1 cup pure water, 1 scoop of my favorite whole food protein powder, handful of almonds, 1 cup of frozen strawberries Snack: Banana Lunch: Fresh veggie stir-fry with chicken, including zucchini, summer squash, green beans, tomatoes, onion, and garlic, sauteed in olive oil Perrier with lime Supper: […]
Article: “Top 3 Ways to Prevent Height Loss”
Nutrition, posture, and exercise are key to preventing loss of height. For the full story, help yourself to this excellent article from SaveOurBones.com: http://saveourbones.com/top-3-ways-to-prevent-height-loss/
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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.