— 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
You have to sleep to build bone!
When I first started seeing Dr. D’Antonio, he insisted that I needed more than 4 or 5 hours of sleep at night if I wanted to build bone. I asked, “What does sleep have to do with bone density?” Turns out…plenty! Inadequate sleep causes the body to stress, which causes a cortisol reaction, a/k/a the […]
The Daily Diet – Monday, September 17, 2007
Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), supplements, water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds Lunch: Apple, about 1/4 of a fresh coconut, water Snack: Nectarine Snack: 2 raisin millet cookies Supper: Roast beef cooked in the crockpot with a small […]
The Daily Diet – Saturday, September 15, 2007
Breakfast: Kamut pancakes with applesauce topping, Greens Shake (See Recipes), supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder and Corvalen (D-Ribose), water Snack: Almonds and sunflower seeds Lunch: Strawberries, almonds, sunflower seeds, water Snack: Apple 2nd snack: Romaine lettuce leaves Supper: Tossed salad topped with grilled chicken, water Bedtime: Raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements
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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.