— 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
Article from SaveOurBones.com: New Study Reveals Big Pharma’s Bone Health Deception!
It’s just so sad that women are being duped into using pharmaceutical drugs that actually harm the body and bones! Read all about it by clicking on this link to Vivian Goldschmidt’s article: http://saveourbones.com/big-pharma-bone-health-deception/
Wow! 88 Healthy Snack Ideas from “100 Days of Real Food”
Hungry for a quick pick-me-up? Here are 88 terrific snack ideas from “100 Days of Real Food” that fit right into our bone-building OsteoDiet! Just click on this link: http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/07/31/85-snacks-for-kids-and-adults/
Looking for New Bone-Building Recipes? Check out “Multiply Delicious!”
This morning I came across a terrific website for moms by a mom, complete with super-healthy recipes that her twin girls love! You can take a look at “Multiply Delicious!” at http://www.multiplydelicious.com/ I’m going to try her Broccoli Veggie Saute first, and then move to her Chicken Veggie Salad with Avocado Herb Dressing. Both recipes […]
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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.