— 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 – Portuguese Kale Soup
1 cup of dried pea beans ( or navy beans)1 large onion, sliced1 pound of organic sausage (such as chorizo)1 pound of kale (or collard) greens, cut or torn into bite-size pieces2 tbsp. of vinegar2 cups of sliced potatoessalt & pepper to taste Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain in the morning.Sliced the sausage […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, September 21, 2007
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake, supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds Lunch: Mediterranean Salad (See Recipes), water Snack: Apple Snack: 2 raisin millet cookies (from DeLand Natural Bakery), 2 slices of oatmeal bread with olive oil margarine Supper: Roast beef, brown rice, Squash & Tomatoes (See Recipes), Green […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, September 20, 2007
Breakfast: Kamut pancakes with cherry sauce (made by blending 8 frozen cherries with 2 tblsp. of water in the blender) and Soy Whip, Greens Shake (See Recipes), supplements, water, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Almonds and sunflower seeds Lunch: 8 Compari tomatoes and almonds Snack: Apple Supper: From Subway – Tuna wrap with […]
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