— 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 – Herbal Tea with Raisins
For a tasty treat, toss some organic raisins in your cup as you brew your herbal tea. As you drink, the raisins plump up, and you can spoon one out for a power-packed sweet treat whenever you like. Have you tried Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Green Tea? With a handful of raisins in the brew, […]
Accountability = Success!
Yesterday was the last day of school before the Winter break, and the last day of school can be a wild time for middle schoolers. Rather than embracing the party atmosphere my 8th graders hoped for, I gave the unit test. The predictable moans and groans ensued, but order prevailed. Most did well on the […]
Recipe – Vegetable Fried Rice
For 4 servings, prepare 4 cups of cooked brown rice by combining the following in a sauce pan: 1 cup of uncooked brown rice 2-1/4 cups of water 2 tsp Earth Balance buttery spread Bring to a boil, then reduce to heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes, or until water has been absorbed. […]
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