— 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 – Beef Stew

Cook in a crockpot for 4-6 hours on high:1 one-pound London broil or other lean beef1 small can of tomato sauce In a soup pot, combine:1″ of water3 medium potatoes, cubed3 carrots, sliced2 stalks of celery, sliced2 cups of green beans, sliced1 onion, chopped Bowl vegetables until tender. While the veggies are cooking, remove the […]

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Recipe – Baked Salmon

This recipe works for any size of salmon you want to cook. You will need: Olive oilSalmon seasoning (I use Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Salmon Seasoning – available at Publix)Lemon pepper seasoningOlive oil margarine In a suitably sized glass pan, drizzle olive oil. Lay the salmon in the pan. Spread a conservative amount of olive […]

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The Daily Diet – Monday, September 3, 2007

Breakfast: Boiled egg, slice of Ezekiel bread, Greens Shake (See Recipes), tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), water, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: Apple and almonds Lunch: Beef stew left over from last night, celery sticks with Yucatan all-natural guacamole (available at Publix), Water Snack: Citrus Salad (See Recipes) Supper: Baked Salmon […]

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