— 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
Ho! Ho! Healthy! Fix a Christmas Dinner to Reverse Osteoporosis
Looking for a healthy alternative to the standard sugar-laden, dairy-filled Christmas dinner? Here’s what I’m having. (You can get the recipes for these dishes by clicking on the items below.) Baked Salmon Vegetable Fried Rice Mashed Potatoes with Almond Milk Steamed Broccoli with slivered almonds and sunflower nuts Millet rolls with Earth Balance buttery spread […]
Recipe – Fresh Fruit Pie
2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (available at DeLand Natural Market) 2 tblsp Earth Balance buttery spread, softened 2 bananas, sliced Juice of 1 orange 2 cups of strawberries, sliced 15-1/2 oz can of crushed, unsweetened pineapple 1 tbsp cornstarch Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Toss 1-3/4 cups coconut and buttery spread together with a fork. […]
Don’t you ever get tired of this routine?
You might ask, Don’t you every get tired of this routine? Yes, I do get tired of the routine. Every so often I throw a regular pity party for myself! In fact, tonight’s the night. So, what do I do to beat the blues? First, I complain. Yup, I list every woe I can think […]
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