— 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 – “Heavenly Crunch Munch” from SaveOurBones.com
I haven’t tried this snack recipe from Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com yet, but today I plan to pick up the ingredients not currently on my shelf and give it a go. It sounds yummy to me! You will need: Mixing bowl and spoon 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped or whole 1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped or whole 1 tablespoon […]
More About Iodine and Bone Health
How does iodine fit into the picture of bone health? Click on the link below to read more about the body’s need for iodine. http://saveourbones.com/iodine-your-thyroid-and-your-bone-health/
The Daily Diet – Sunday, March 27, 2011
Breakfast: Bowl of Multigrain Oatbran Cereal, 11 almonds, almond milk (unsweetened vanilla), 8 oz. water Snack: Banana, 1/4 raw walnuts, Country Peach Passion tea + Vitality C powder Snack: Decaf coffee with Vanilla Soy creamer Lunch: Crockpot barbecue chicken breast, broccoli, water Supper: Chicken Quesadillas at Main Street Grill, 2 glasses water
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