— 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, October 16, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, raspberry tea with Vitamin C powder, water, supplements Snack: Banana Lunch: Large tomato, baby carrots Snack: Apple, sunflower seeds Supper: Small burger made from lean Maverick beef, Mushrooms & Onions (See Recipes), Tossed Salad (See Recipes), 2 slices of oatmeal bread, blueberry tea […]
Faith – The Master Builder
“The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.” Isaiah 58:11 I used to feel pressured about following this bone-building program, like the weight of the world rested on […]
The Daily Diet – Sunday, October 14, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), water, supplements Snack: Almonds Snack: 1/2 banana Lunch: Hamburger made with lean Maverick beef, three slices of zucchini bread (from DeLand Natural Bakery), lettuce, tomato, Canola mayonnaise, 2 stalks of celery, water Supper: Ordered out from Won Lee’s – Chicken Ding, Vegetable Fried Rice, Egg Roll, water Bedtime: Blueberry […]
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