— 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 – Friday, August 31, 2007
Breakfast: Two slices of Ezekiel bread, supplements, blueberry tea with Beyond C Powder Snack: None Lunch: Computer Salad (See recipes) Snack: Banana Supper: Out to dinner to Main Street Grill – Chicken Almond Stirfry (no cinnamon roll) and 2 large glasses of water with lemon Bedtime: Supplements, Raspberry tea with Beyond C Powder
Recipe – Computer Salad
This is a salad that you can eat on days when you have to work at your computer during lunch. Combine in a salad-size plastic Take-a-Long container: Bottom layer: 1/2 cucumber, slicedNext layer: 10-12 cherry tomatoesNext layer: 10-12 almondsNext layer: 10-12 baby carrotsTop layer: 1 stalk of celery, cut into bite-size chunks Squeeze a slice […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, August 30, 2007
Breakfast: Kamut pancakes with applesauce topping (See Recipes) , Greens shake (See Recipes), Tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), Water, Raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: None (no time) Lunch: Greens+ Energy bar, Banana, water Snack: Almonds Supper: Out to dinner at Main Street Grill: Blackened chicken Main Street Salad–no cinnamon roll, water […]
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