— 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 – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Brown in skillet: 1 pound of extra lean ground beef (4% fat) or 1 pkg. of Shelton’s Turkey Meat Balls Add: 1 can of no-sugar added, no-cheese added spaghetti sauce 1 tsp. of Italian seasoning (or more, if you like it spicier) Cook in boiling water according to package directions: 1 package of DeBoles Jerusalem […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Busy day at school! Modified early release day with professional training, plus Open House! Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake (See Recipes), supplements, water, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: 5 small Compari tomatoes Lunch: Tossed salad topped with grilled chicken, water Supper: From Subway – Tuna wrap with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, September 10, 2007
Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), Greens Shake (see Recipes), supplements, water, raspberry tea with Beyond C Powder Snack: Strawberries and Soy Whip Lunch: Almonds, baby carrots, tomatoes Snack: Almonds and sesame sticks and millet crackers(from DeLand Natural Bakery) Supper: Baked tilapia, broccoli, and tossed salad Bedtime: Supplements, water, […]
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