— 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
Article: More Bad News about Big Pharma Bone Drugs!
We shared it on this website before: Bisphosphonate drugs that are advertised to help your bones actually harm your bones! In today’s article from SaveOurBones.com, Vivian Goldschmidt, MA, says, “All of this confirms that if you’ve never taken osteoporosis drugs (or if you’ve ditched them), you can be proud of yourself, because you’ve made the […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Before Workout: Banana 16 oz. water Breakfast: 2 slices of no-nitrate turkey bacon 2 slices of millet bread 1 Omega 3 egg 8 oz. water Cup of Dandy Blend + 1 tbsp of Natural Bliss creamer, vanilla Snack: 2 cups of fresh fruit: watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries, grapes, and pineapple Lunch: Leftover chicken, long […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, April 18, 2013
Lots of protein and vegetables today… Breakfast: 1 Scrambled egg 2 Slices of millet bread, toasted 2 tsp Earth Balance buttery spread 1 cup of Dandy Blend + 1 tbsp Natural Bliss creamer, vanilla 16 oz. pure water Lunch: Large bowl of steamed cabbage with turkey sausage medallions 8 oz water Snack: 5 Almond butter […]
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