— 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 – Greens Shake
Combine in a blender: 1 tablespoon of ProGreens powder, or Paleogreens powder (mint flavored), or other greens powder1 cup of cold water1 teaspoon of BioChlor* (optional) Serve cold for the best flavor. *BioChlor is a powerful antioxidant, available from Eniva Corporation, 1-866-999-9191.
Recipes – Fresh Coconut
A couple of months ago, a helpful produce clerk at Wal-Mart taught me how to choose a good coconut: 1) Look for a light-colored coconut. Light-colored coconuts are usually younger and fresher.2) Shake the coconut, and listen for the slosh of coconut milk. If it doesn’t slosh, it’s definitely not a keeper. Once you get […]
The Daily Diet – Sunday, August 26, 2007
Breakfast: Scottish oatmeal with a sprinkling of allspice on a bed of 1 chopped apple with almond milk on top, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: Banana Lunch: About 15 Almonds – I was in a hurry. Snack: True confession – My snack consisted of munching on the soup ingredients while I was […]
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