— 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
Quick Question: How Much Protein Do You Eat?
Quick Question: How much protein do you eat? Answer: I try to eat some protein with every meal, whether it be from chicken, turkey, beef, fish, beans, nuts, or seeds. I eat small portions of protein, however, not the large portions that characterize the Standard American Diet. For example, two or three ounces of meat […]
Breaking News! My Grandson Has Been Born!
We’re going to have to put our 21-day “Diet Within a Diet” on hold for a few days. My grandson, John Daniel, has been born! My daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Neil, invited me to be in the delivery room with them for the miracle of John’s birth, and what a joyous miracle it was! […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, December 18, 2008
Day #10 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone! This morning I weighed in at 115.6, slightly up from yesterday. Here’s what I ate today: Breakfast: Water, Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Morning Snack: Greens+ Energy bar, […]
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