— 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
Introducing…Dr. Whiting of the Institute of Nutritional Sciences
This past week a reader introduced me to Dr. Whiting and his work at the Institute of Nutritional Sciences. I just checked out his videos on YouTube and was quite impressed! If you’d like to take a look-and-listen, too, click on these links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E19tDPt_tRY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFQOfNgLKc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N5x3ezxfno http://www.phoenixnutritionals.com/ldo.html http://www.healthyinformation.com/staff2.asp
Article – Some New “Instead Of’s” to Add to Our List
Giving up harmful foods can be hard. Replacing them with something healthier and yummier, however, can be fun and delicious! To that end, here is a terrific article from Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com that’s full of new “Instead Of’s” to try! http://saveourbones.com/4-bone-healthy-replacements-for-your-favorite-junk-food-treats/
Exciting Month! Hello, Volunteering…Good-bye, Dairy
What an exciting month this has been! The good news is that I’ve been doing some volunteer work at the middle school from which I retired, and I’ve really enjoyed the time spent with both the students and my colleagues. People ask, “Where do you find the time?” Even though I juggle two part-time businesses […]
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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.