— 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
The Daily Diet – Thursday, October 15, 2009
Breakfast: Bowl of Organic Oatmeal with cinnamon, raisins, bananas, and 1/2 tsp vanilla, Wildberry tea with Bio-En’R-G’y C powder, supplements Snack: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, apple, water Lunch: 3 oz chicken, fresh tomato, water Snack: applesauce Supper: 6″ tuna sub from Subway with LOTS of veggies, bottle of water Bedtime: Almonds, Wildberry tea with Bio-En’R-G’y […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, October 13, 2009
While exercising: Bottle of water Breakfast: 3 ounces of chicken, Greens Shake, Wildberry Tea with Bio-En’R-G’y C powder, supplements Snack: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, water Lunch: Almond Butter and All Fruit Sandwich on two slices of Ezekiel bread, sliced apple, water Snack: Two stalks of celery and a fresh tomato, cut into chunks, water Supper: […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Breakfast: Organic spelt flakes, sliced banana, handful of almonds, Wild Berry tea with Bio-En’R-G’y C powder, supplements, water Snack: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, apple, water Lunch: Tossed salad (wild greens, matchstick carrots, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, walnuts, lemon juice), water Snack: Strawberries Supper: Out to dinner to Main Street Grill – Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry with […]
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