— 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 – Saturday, October 13, 2007
Breakfast: Kamut Pancakes (See Recipes) with applesauce topping, water, supplements, raspberry tea with Vitamin C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds Lunch: Tossed Salad (See Recipes), water Snack: Sunflower seeds, almonds Supper: Indoor picnic! Turkey Sandwiches (See Recipes), fruit platter (from Publix), celery & almond butter, water, blueberry tea Bedtime: Supplements, water
Recipe – Turkey Sandwich
2 slices of Oatmeal Bread (from DeLand Natural Bakery)4 slices of Hormel brand Natural Choice Smoked Deli Turkey4 leaves of lettuce1 slice of tomato1-2 tsp. of Canola mayonnaise Toast oatmeal bread in the toaster. Spread mayo on both slices. Layer turkey, lettuce, and tomato on one of the slices of bread, and top with the […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, October 12, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, water, supplements, raspberry tea with Vitamin C powder Snack: Banana Lunch: Computer Salad (See Recipes), sunflower seeds, water Snack: Peach Supper: Sunflower seeds, almonds, lean beef chunks, long grain and wild rice, Tossed Salad (See Recipes), water Bedtime: Nothing – I fell asleep!
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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.