— 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
The Joy of Boogie Boarding!
Boogie boarding has got to be one of the most enjoyable ways to get exercise and build bone density. It gets you out in the sun, which promotes the production of Vitamin D for stronger bones. It also gets you out in the surf where negative ions abound, which helps the red blood cells to […]
My New Favorite Bone-Healthy Breakfast!
For a while my favorite bone-healthy breakfast was Kamut Pancakes with applesauce topping. Then, it was a Fruity Protein Shake with a Greens Shake chaser. Now, as of last week, I have a new favorite! Combine in a cereal bowl: 1 cup of Nature’s Path Organic Millet Rice Oat Bran Cereal (available at Publix) 1 […]
Recipe – Rosemary Tuscan Chicken with Cannellini Beans
This recipe is based on a recipe I picked up at Publix, entitled “Tuscan Chicken and Beans with Bread Bows.” The bread bows would not be bone-friendly, however, so I just stuck with the Chicken and Bean recipe and tweaked it a bit. The original recipe is available on-line at http://publix.com/aprons. 3/4 tsp dried rosemary […]
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