— 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
Recipe – Almond Mashed Potatoes
My daughter, Sarah, tried this recipe for mashed potatoes because we were out of regular milk. Who would have thought that mashed potatoes would taste even better with almond milk? 1) Peel potatoes–1 per person, slice into chunks, and boil until tender. 2) Mash potatoes. 3) Add unsweetened almond milk, Earth Balance buttery spread, salt, […]
Recipe – Stewed Apples
4 -6 apples1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. allspice1 tsp. vanilla1/2 cup water Slice apples into wedges. Cook in a saucepan with cinnamon, allspice, vanilla, and water over medium heat until tender. Serve with chilled almond milk or Soy Whip.
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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