— 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 on the Menu for Thyroid Health?
Here’s the link to an excellent article by Dr. Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, about what to eat to nourish your thyroid gland, which “controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more.” As I’ve written previously, one of the […]
The Daily Diet – Monday, August 3, 2009
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, water Snack: Raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Lunch: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, Apple, water Snack: Cup of cherry tomatoes, 12 almonds, 2 tbsp. sunflower seeds, water Supper: Turkey Loaf, Almond Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Carrot Cake,water, supplements Bedtime: Water (still full from supper…)
Recipe – Roasted Cajun-Style Veggies
Try this recipe for a spicy alkaline dish! To get started, preheat oven to 450°. You will need: 1 gallon-size plastic zipper bag 1 foil-covered cookie sheet 1 sweet potato 3 carrots 2 zucchini 1/2 red onion 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 lime, juiced 2 tsp. paprika […]
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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.