— 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
You Gotta Eat Fat If You Wanna Be Fit!
It’s true! Your body won’t work right if you don’t eat healthy fats. Check out this article to get the skinny on high-fat foods that promote health: http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/5-high-fat-foods-make-you-skinny
What’s for Breakfast? #1
Here’s an alkaline breakfast winner that’s filled with protein, calcium, and important phytonutrients for building strong bones! Stir together in a bowl: 1 cup FAGE brand Greek yogurt, plain + drizzle of honey +1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract + 1 Red Delicious apple, chopped + 10 raw almonds To drink: Cup of raspberry tea with […]
Article from SaveOurBones.com: “Is Sugar Toxic for Your Bones?”
In times past, most folks didn’t eat much sugar. In fact, sugar was considered a condiment! The question is: What effect is society’s increased sugar consumption having on bone health? To find out, click on the link to this important article from Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com: http://saveourbones.com/is-sugar-toxic-for-your-bones/
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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.