— 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
What’s Up?
Hello, OsteoDiet readers! It’s been several weeks since I’ve had time to write. Between the birth of three grandchildren this summer and the start of school in August, my schedule has been booked to the limit. Nonetheless, I’ve had some new developments in the area of health. 1) Iodine Load Test. I took the Iodine […]
The Results Are In! The Conclusion of Dr. Siegal’s 28-Day Diet to Determine Metabolic Rate
The results are in from following Dr. Siegal’s 28-Day Diet to determine metabolic function, and they indicate that I have hypothyroidism, a condition of low thyroid function that results in slower metabolism. I suspected as much, but I find it fascinating that doing the math from Dr. Sanford Siegal’s book substantiated the condition. Using the worksheet […]
Day #28 of Dr. Siegal’s 28-Day Diet to Determine Metabolic Rate
Day #28 weigh-in: 118.6, on this LAST DAY of the 28-day diet to determine metabolic rate, down .4 pound from yesterday. Walked 2.32 miles yesterday, according to my pedometer. Reminder: Our goal is to consume as close to 1000 calories as possible each day of this 28-day diet, while maintaining the high nutrition and 80% […]
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