— 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 Daily Diet – Friday, January 4, 2008
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, Raspberry Tea with Beyond C powder, water, supplements Snack: Apple Snack: Cherry tomatoes Lunch: Mushroom and Barley Soup, Garlic & Basil Millet Cracker (from DeLand Natural Market), raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds Snack: Banana Supper: Steamed Kale Greens with Turkey Sausage Medallions, sweet potato with […]
Recipe – Mushroom and Barley Soup
On cold days, here’s an alkalizing soup to warm your bones–and build your bones, too! 1 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 6 cups of beef broth (Optional: Add 1 tblsp. of Instant All Natural Vegetable Broth – available at DeLand Bakery and Natural Market) […]
The Weekly Workout: 12/24/07 – 12/31/07
On a holiday week, some days work out better than others for exercising! Christmas Eve 12/24/07: None Christmas Day 12/25/07: None Wednesday, 12/26/07: 1/2 hour stretching with Margaret Richard’s Video, Muscle and Grace: Stretching 1+ hours at the YMCA: 20 minutes on treadmill, 60+ minutes on Nautilus machines 1 hour at the YMCA: Belly dancing […]
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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.