— 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 – Kamut Pancakes
Stir together in a bowl until the lumps disappear: 1/2 cup Arrowhead Mills Kamut Pancake & Waffle Mix1 tblsp. honey -or- a small amount of Stevia1 tlbsp. of canola oil1/2 cup of water1 tsp. of vanilla (optional)1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Spray cooking spray on a nonstick skillet. […]
Progress Report – Appointment with Dr. D’Antonio
My bone-building diet hit a snag when the school year started and I returned to the classroom. All of the sudden my digestive tract seemed to go haywire, with loose stools and the development of hemorrhoids! I called Dr. Rogers’ office, and he suggested that I try Sonne-7, which is a blend of bentonite clay […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Breakfast: Boiled egg, bowl of muesli with cinnamon and almond milk on top, Greens shake (See recipes), supplements, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder, water Snack: 1/2 of a container of cherry tomatoes Lunch: 1/4 of a fresh coconut (See recipes about how to find and prepare a good one.), 10 -12 almonds, Bottle of […]
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