— 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
Recipe – Vegetable Beef Soup
Here’s an easy crockpot recipe for a hearty, bone healthy vegetable beef soup! Combine in the crockpot: 1 pound lean stew beef, sliced into small chunks 1 can of stewed tomatoes 4 cups water 6 beef bouillon cubes 4 carrots, thinly sliced 4 stalk of celery, thinly sliced 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into small […]
The Daily Diet: Healthy Birthday! – January 20, 2008
Today’s is my sister’s birthday, and we’re having an extended family birthday party for her! Here the daily diet for today, including the fixin’s for Teresa’s celebration. Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, Strawberry Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, water Snack: Bone Cocktail Lunch: BIRTHDAY PARTY! DeBoles Jerusalem Artichoke Spaghetti with Free-Range Turkey Meatballs, […]
Video Reaction: “Osteoporosis Drugs Overprescribed?” – That’s just the tip of the iceberg!
Source Video If you watch this video that I found earlier today on Yahoo, you’ll hear that some doctors are saying that pharmaceutical osteoporosis drugs are being overprescribed and that they may not do much to prevent fractures in those who take the drugs. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, my friends! Take a […]
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