— 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
Progress Report – Visit with Dr. Steve 11-8-08
It appears that I am cured! Dr. Steven D’Antonio confirmed by electodermal screening what Dr. Rogers had said last month: My body no longer requires massive doses of calcium or strontium. I have only a couple of minor problems to attend to, and Dr. Steve prescribed supplements and homeopathic remedies to take care of those […]
Faith Reflection: A New Way to Pray…With Pencil in Hand
When I am stressed, it can be really hard for me to pray. I read about a new way to pray tonight from an intriguing article from OurPrayer.org, entitled “Pencil in Hand.” I think I might try it tomorrow morning. If you’d like to read the article, here’s the link: http://www.ourprayer.org/pencil-in-hand. God bless you and […]
The Quest for Balance
Who among us is not busy-to-the-max? We juggle responsibilities and activities as best we can, letting out a sigh at the end of the day as we finish our sunup-to-sundown race with time. What we generally don’t see is what’s that constant stress is doing inside our bodies. During my last visit with Dr. Rogers, […]
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