— 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 – Thursday, November 8, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake (See Recipes), water, supplements, strawberry tea with Corvalen (D-Ribose) Snack: Pear Lunch: Turkey sandwich made from all-natural turkey slices, dark mustard, and lettuce, apple, water Snack: Tomato Supper: Turkey and gravy, long grain and wild rice, steamed summer squash and onions, water During the movie: Sunflower seeds […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread and a Greens Shake (See Recipes), water, supplements, strawberry tea Snack: Carrot Lunch: Celery and Almond Butter Snack: Apple Supper: Small hamburger made from Maverick ground beef, Steamed Cabbage (See Recipe), water, 2 slices of Oatmeal Bread (from DeLand Natural Bakery), Almonds Bedtime: Water, supplements, blueberry tea, almonds
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, November 7, 2007
I wasn’t feeling well today. I think I’ve got whatever the kids are passing around at school–headache, swollen throat, nausea. I followed my cravings today. Breakfast: Kamut Pancakes (See Recipes) with applesauce topping, water, supplements, strawberry tea Snack: 1/4 apple Lunch: Tomato soup, millet bun, jar of organic baby food for dessert (apple-banana flavor) Snack: […]
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