— 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
Reactive Hypoglycemia – Sugar Metabolism Disorder
Dr. Rogers recommended that I take the six-hour glucose tolerance test that is administered in his office, and about three months into treatment, I took the test. For the test, I drank a bottle of glucose, and had blood taken every 1/2 hour to determine my blood glucose level. The levels were charted, revealing a […]
Building Blocks for Building Bone – Food
People ask me all the time: what exactly are you eating in your quest to build bone? These are the foundational foods of my80% alkaline / 20% acid diet: Recommended: Soy powder, soy cheese, wholegrain stone-ground or sprouted grain bread, Xylitol (sweetener), almonds, pecans, walnuts, chestnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, spring water or filtered water, […]
Recipe – Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Combine in large salad bowl: 8 cups of romaine lettuce, cut into chunks1 can of water-packed tuna, drained (6-1/2 ounce can)1 onion, sliced and diced3 tomatoes, cut into chunks4 black olives, halved1/4 cup of Italian salad dressing -or- olive oil & lemon dressing Toss to coat well. Makes 4 servings.
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