— 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 – Monday, October 12, 2009
Breakfast: Organic Oat Bran Cereal with banana slices, handful of almonds, and almond milk, supplements, Wild Berry tea with Bio-En’R-G’y C powder Snack: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, water Lunch: Apple, celery sticks with almond butter, carrot Snack: Fresh tomato Supper: Chicken Almond Ding with Vegtable Fried Rice, water, supplements Bedtime: Handful of almonds
The Daily Diet – Sunday, October 11, 2009
Today I thought I’d include my current supplements, along with the food menu. Upon rising: DHEA spray Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake with almonds, water, Wild Berry tea with Bio En’R-G’y C powder, supplements (Tuna Omega-3 Oil, Calcifood, Temper Fire, Osteoforce, Thyro-CNV, DFH Complete Multi Vitamin-Mineral Complex, Similase, Acidophilus, Glucosamine Sulfate) Lunch: Large apple, Cocoa Cherry […]
Boost Calcium Absorption with Bananas!
Here’s an interesting article from SaveOurBones.com on the bone-building merits of bananas. I can hardly wait to try the two featured banana recipes! http://saveourbones.com/calcium-absorption-bananas/
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