— 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
Dr. Steven D’Antonio Opens New Office in Winter Park, Florida!
Dr. Steven D’Antonio, one of the doctors who set me on the right path to conquer osteoporosis, has just opened his new office at the following location: Whole Family Healthcare 1201 Louisiana Ave Suite E Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone (407) 644-2990 To find out more about Dr. D’Antonio’s background and practice, you can explore […]
Top 10 Books for Spiritual Growth in the Face of Adversity
On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” (John 7:37-38) Persevering in the face of hardship is […]
Reader Question: What supplements are you taking now?
The bulk of the supplements I take currently are whole food supplements made by Standard Process, but I take a few others as well. Here’s the complete list: From Standard Process Tuna Omega-3 Oil* Glucosamine Synergy* Calcifood* Calcium Lactate (does not contain dairy products)* Cardio-Plus* Drenamin* Catalyn* Thytrophin PMG* Other Supplements Pro-Infla-Zyme from Nutri-West* Bio-Chlor […]
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