— 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 – Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Breakfast: Bowl of Fiber One cereal with Almond milk Snack: Almonds Lunch: Amy’s all-natural Minestrone Soup Snack: 1 can of water-packed tuna, drained, with 1 tsp. of Canola Mayonnaise 2nd Snack: Sunflower seeds and half of a green-tipped banana Supper: Turkey and tomato soup Bedtime: Supplements, water, and a sprouted grain bagel (available at DeLand […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, September 7, 2007
Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), Greens Shake (See Recipes), supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Baby carrots Lunch: Two stalks of celery with 2 tblsp. of almond butter, cherry tomatoes Snack: Banana Supper: Turkey, baked potato, broccoli Bedtime: Supplements, water, apple
The Daily Diet – Saturday, September 8, 2007
We spent the day at Disney World for Night of Joy! Yes, it is possible to stay on this diet, even at Disney World. Breakfast: General Mills Fiber One Bran Cereal with Almond Milk (Blue Diamond Natural Almond Breeze, vanilla, unsweetened), supplements, water Snack: Apple Lunch: Out to lunch at McDonald’s: Asian salad with a […]
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