— 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, November 16, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake with BioChlor, strawberry tea, water, supplements Snack: Banana Lunch: Tossed Salad (See Recipes), water Snack: Apple Supper: Boiled chicken seasoned with Lowry’s Seasoned Salt and a sprinkling of Shake-and-Bake (original flavor), Long Grain and Wild Rice (Uncle Ben’s), steamed summer squash, pole beans flavored with all-natural turkey bacon (no […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, November 15, 2007
Breakfast: Kamut Pancakes with applesauce topping, Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, water, supplements Snack: Banana Lunch: Two bites of steamed salmon, celery and almond butter, tomato, V-8 juice Snack: Apple, bottle of water Supper: Out to dinner at Subway – 6″ tuna sub with lettuce, tomato, olives, green peppers, cucumbers, salt & pepper, water Bedtime: […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, raspberry tea, water, supplements Snack: Almonds Lunch: Apple, Banana, Lima Beans, bottle of water Snack: Millet muffin with Earth Balance Buttery Spread Supper: Steamed Salmon, kale greens spiced with no-nitrate turkey bacon, Tossed Salad (See Recipes), water, strawberry tea Bedtime: Water, supplements, tart […]
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