— 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
Top 10 Ways to Convert Any Recipe into a Bone-Healthy Recipe!
Here’s a quick and easy guide for turning a favorite recipe into a bone-healthy recipe, or for creating one from scratch! 1. Replace sugar with Xylitol. Xylitol is the commercial name for a naturally occurring sugar, called xylose, commonly derived from corncobs and birch trees. Xylitol is like other sugars in taste, but it as […]
Faith Reflection – I’ve got that joy, joy, joy, joy deep in my bones!
“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.” Proverbs 15:30 Yesterday, I received some wonderful news from my son, Ryan, who owns his own computer programming company (GoLevel, Inc.) and also manages my website. He said this website is now listed on the DMOZ! “What’s that?” I […]
A Glorious Race Day!
I participated in my third 5K race on Sunday, and what a fabulous experience it was! Imagine this: a cool Florida dawn with the track running alongside a misty field full of grazing cows, continuing down a tree-lined lane and back. A bit of heaven, to my way of thinking! Last year I walked my […]
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