— 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
Top 10 Ways to Have a Healthy, Happy Winter…when you’re really a warm-weather person!
If you’re like me, cold weather crimps your style. When Jack Frost moved into the neighborhood, I huddled indoors, away from freezing temperatures and nature’s withered appearance, until I began to feel depressed and lifeless myself. This year I decided to beat the winter blues. I talked to friends, searched my soul, and surfed the […]
Walk Around the World – Day 1, January 27, 2009: 2.1 miles
Today I began keeping track of my fitness activities on our “Walk Around the World” tracker, posting 2.1 miles for Day 1. Here’s how it worked: My fitness activities today included 30 minutes of upper body weight training and a one-mile walk at a moderate pace. According to the fitness activity chart, each minute […]
Walk Around the World – Day 2, January 28, 2009: 1 mile
Distance added today was 1 mile from an after-dinner walk with my husband. Want to join me in our Walk Around the World? All you need to do is tell me in a Comment (below) the Teammate Name you would like to use, and I’ll add you to Team Osteodiet.com. You’ll receive a Password that […]
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