— 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, September 29, 2007
Well, I was hungry ALL DAY, and so I grazed from morning till night. Breakfast: Kamut Pancakes (See Recipes) with applesauce topping, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, water, supplements. Snack: Apple Snack: Sunflower seeds Lunch: Beef stew, almonds Snack: More almonds, Greens Shake (See Recipes) Snack: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread Supper: Baked tilapia, […]
Recipe – Trail Mix
To make 1/4 cup of trail mix: 1 tbsp. raisins1 tbsp. almonds1 tbsp. sunflower seeds, salted or unsalted1 tbsp. organic shredded coconut Combine the ingredients in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container, and shake.Take along with you for a quick, bone-building treat. You can enjoy it at home, too!
Recipe – Movie Food
If there’s ever a place where the health-minded might feel sorry for themselves, it’s at the movies. When I walk into my local theater, I can’t find a single thing that I am allowed to eat! What’s a conscientious bone-builder to do? If the theater owners won’t prepare food I can eat, then I have […]
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