— 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
Calorie Counter Additions – Friday, July 31, 2009
The following food items have been added to OsteoDiet Calorie Counter today: Allspice, 1 tsp = 5 Almond butter, 1 tbsp = 101 Apple, fresh = 81 Applesauce, natural, 1/2 cup = 60 Apricot, fresh = 51 Asparagus, fresh, 4 spears = 14
Quick Question: What type of pedometer do you use?
I use the Calorie Stepper made Oregon Scientific. The durable pedometer tells me the number of steps I’ve taken, the number of miles I’ve traveled, and the approximate number of calories I’ve burned. It’s inexpensive in stores (less than $10), but I got mine absolutely free from Capital One using the reward points on my […]
Faith Reflection – “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn…”
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 I used to think this verse meant that when I was sad and sobbing, God would reach down and comfort my spirit. While I still believe this to be true, I think now that there may be a second meaning. Did you know […]
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