— 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
Faith – The Cure for Resentment
“Peter turned around and saw the disciple Jesus loved following them–the one who had leaned over to Jesus during the supper and asked, ‘Lord, who among us will betray you?’ Peter asked Jesus, ‘What about him, Lord’ Jesus replied, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, September 28, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, water, supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C Powder Snack: Peach, water Lunch: Super Salad Luncheon at Southwestern Middle School! I put in lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shoestring carrots, sliced olives, and Newman’s Own Olive Oil & Vinegar dressing. Snack: Another yummy salad! Supper: […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Breakfast: 1 egg, 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, water, supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Greens+ Energy bar, water Lunch: Mexican Salad (See Recipes), almonds Snack: Banana Supper: Grilled chicken, baked potato, peas, green beans, water Bedtime: Water, supplements, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder
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