— 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
Recipe – Sarah’s “Flaky Pear Pie”
Sarah really wowed us last month with her newest bone-healthy recipe, “Flaky Pear Pie.” I hope you will find her creation as scrumptious as we did! Flaky Pear Pie Preheat oven to 350 degrees. You will need: 1 – 9″ pie pan 1/2 cup Xylosweet ¼ tsp Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Baking Mix ¼ tsp […]
The Daily Diet – Monday, March 30, 2009
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, water Snack: Apple Lunch: 2 stalks of celery with almond butter, carrot, raisins Snack: Banana Supper: Lean hamburger, tomato slice, romaine lettuce, millet burger buns, Almond Mashed Potatoes, frozen yogurt with almonds, water Bedtime: Water, supplements
Reader Question: Where can I buy the pH testing tape you use?
From Susan in Edmonds, WA: Where can I buy the pH testing tape you use? Susan, the pH testing tape that I use is labeled “Body Rescue pH Testing Tape.” I buy it at my local health food store, but if it’s not available at yours, there are other ways to get it. The cheapest […]
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