— 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 – Sunday, September 9, 2007
Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, and water Snack: Tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose) Lunch: 1/2 of a container of cherry tomatoes Snack: Banana Supper: Spaghetti and meat sauce (See Recipes), tossed salad, Millet bread (from French-style loaf), water, and strawberries with Soy Whip for dessert. Bedtime: […]
Faith – The Unforced Rhythms of Grace
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, September 6, 2007
Breakfast: Two slices of Ezekiel bread, Greens Shake (See Recipes), tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), water, supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Carrots Lunch: Tossed salad with turkey slices and a sliced egg Snack: Tomato Supper: Baked tilapia, green beans, summer squash sauted in a little olive oil and olive oil margarine, […]
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