— 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 – Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, water, supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds, almonds Lunch: Computer Salad (See Recipes)–ran out of time to finish it during lunch. Snack: Finished Computer Salad, water Supper: Leftover roast beef, tossed salad, sauted […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Breakfast: Kamut pancakes with applesauce topping (See Recipes), tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: Sunflower seeds Lunch: Tossed salad (See Recipes), water Snack: Apple, almonds, raisin millet cookie Supper: Irish Chicken Stew (See Recipes), Oatmeal bread, olive oil margarine, water with lemon, blueberry tea with Beyond C […]
Recipe – Irish Chicken Stew
2 tblsp. olive oil2 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced6-8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts5 carrots, sliced into chunks2 potatoes, peeled and sliced into small cubes1 tsp. of dried thyme leaves3/4 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. black pepper3/4 cup stout, such as Guinness stout1/2 pound fresh button mushrooms, sliced3/4 cup frozen peas Heat oil in large skillet over […]
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