— 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 – Summer Squash and Tomatoes
Cut up two 6″ or four 3″ yellow summer squash into slices.Cut up 1 large tomato, 2 smaller tomatoes, or 10 cherry tomatoesCut up some fresh basil–1 tblsp. or moreMince two cloves of garlic. Saute together in olive oil and a bit of water–enough to steam the vegetables as they cook–until the squash are slightly […]
Recipe – Turkey Loaf
Combine in a large bowl: 3 pounds of ground turkey2 cups of bread crumbs made from oatmeal bread, millet bread, or Ezekiel bread2 eggs1 pkg. of turkey gravy mix2/3 cup of water1 tsp. of McCormick’s Mesquite Garlic seasoning1 onion, chopped1 tsp. of salt1/8 tsp. of pepper Pour into a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish. Cook […]
Progress Report – Appointment with Dr. Rogers
During my appointment with Dr. Rogers this past Wednesday (8/29/07), I got to see my blood in action once again–up close and personal. Dr. Rogers’ dark field microscope viewer displayed the active blood at 6000X magnification. Much improvement was noted in the number of healthy, well-shaped red blood cells, as well as the number of […]
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