— 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

An Unexpected Break!

On Monday, June 16, 2008, I was gliding down the hill on my daughter’s bike toward my house when I squeezed the left hand break. Little did I know that this action would lock up the front wheel. Over the handle bars I flew, landing full force on my left shoulder. Major ouch! A man […]

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Motivation: My Aunt’s Story

I have a wonderful aunt whom I love dearly who has severe osteoporosis and scoliosis. She was the picture of health when she was younger, and she lived a very active life. Now she is in her 80’s and experiences much back pain. I have shared with her about the benefits of an alkaline diet […]

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Top 10 Bone-Building Foods

Here are my top 10 favorite alkalyzing, bone-building foods! 1. Water with lemon or lime. It’s great any time! 2. Tomatoes of all kinds–cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, and those big, juicy on-the-vine tomatoes. 3. Almonds, including raw almonds, almond butter, and almond milk. 4. Broccoli, especially steamed with tomatoes and sunflower seeds. 5. […]

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Follow along the journey

New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.