— 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
Caring for a Minor Running Injury
After my last 5-K race, I got a strange sort of pain on the top of my right foot. I asked Dr. Bourne, my chiropractor, why the TOP of the foot might be hurting, and he said it’s usually because of a strain to the muscles on the front of the leg. Sure enough, when […]
Recipe – Sarah’s Pumpkin Pie
Here’s an improvement on the traditional pumpkin pie recipe, created by my daughter, Sarah. She replaced half the evaporated milk with unsweetened almond milk, and she substituted Xylosweet for regular sugar. We all think it tastes better than any pumpkin pie we’ve ever tasted before–and it’s more bone friendly, too! Combine the following ingredients, mixing […]
Recipe – Grandma’s Pineapple Fruit Salad
This fruit salad recipe has been a family favorite for four generations. I’ve made a couple of changes to the pineapple topping to make it more healthful and bone friendly, but I know Grandma wouldn’t mind! Combine in a serving bowl: 1 can of pineapple chunks, drained (Reserve the juice if you want to make […]
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