— 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 – Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Breakfast: Greens Shake with BioChlor, Kamut Pancakes with applesauce topping, water, supplements Snack: Veggie Omelet with Soy Cheese, raspberry tea Lunch: Leftover spaghetti with turkey meat balls Snack: 2 millet rolls with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, apple Supper: Out to dinner at the Daily Bread Cafe (Hospital) – Mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, green beans, tomato […]

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The Daily Diet – Monday 19, 2007

Breakfast: Tossed Salad, water Snack: None Lunch: Tossed Salad, sunflower seeds, water Snack: Sunflower seeds Supper: Spaghetti (DeBoles Jerusalem Artichoke Spaghetti) with Free-Range Turkey Meatballs in sauce, green beans, steam squash with onions, millet bread, raspberry tea, water, apple Bedtime: Water, supplements, almonds

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The Daily Diet – Sunday, November 18, 2007

Breakfast: Kamut pancakes with applesauce topping, raspberry tea, water, supplements Snack: Fruity Protein Shake Lunch: Out to lunch at Le Jardin Restaurant – 1/2 California Wrap, 2 glasses of water Snack: Sunflower seeds Supper: Chef Salad, 1 slice of Ezekiel bread, water, raspberry tea Bedtime: Water, supplements

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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.