— 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
The Bone Health Revolution – Free Chapter
A friend from the National Osteoporosis Foundation Support Group sent me the name of a book by Vivian Goldschmidt about building bone health naturally. Entitled The Bone Health Revolution, the book is available online for $29.95 plus shipping. I’ve ordered a copy and will report to you about it after I have read it. In […]
On Your Mark…Get Set…Walk Around the World!
Hello, OsteoDiet readers! How would you like to join me on a walk around the world? It’s about a 25,000-mile journey, but we can take turns walking and chart it step-by-step. By the way, walking isn’t the only way to add to our mileage! Almost any physical exercise can be converted to miles, using a […]
Quick Question: Can Dogs Get Osteoporosis?
Quick question: Can dogs get osteoporosis? Answer: Although dogs can get arthritis, it does not appear that they get osteoporosis. You can check out these articles for more details: http://www.petshealth.com/dr_library/arthritis.html http://www.femfatalities.com/osteoporosis_animalStudies.asp
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New posts, bone-healthy recipes, and progress updates — no spam, just Kathy’s real story.