— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
The Daily Diet
Where Have You Been?
Where have I been? Well, our local Catholic school lost their math teacher with two months remaining in the school year. At the principal’s request, I came out of retirement and have been teaching 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math and Algebra until school let out last week. So, now I am busy catching […]
Post by Dr. David Brownstein: “Another Nail In The Coffin for Bisphosphonate Drugs”
Renowned holistic physician Dr. David Brownstein announced yesterday: “A new study in the Archives of Medicine (published online May 21, 2012) destroys the fictional theory of treating osteoporosis with bisphosphonate drugs…Bisphosphonate drugs (Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and Zometa) were found to significantly increase the risk of atypical bone fractures… These drugs should be pulled from the […]
Top 10 Tricks for Alkalizing Blood pH Quickly!
When I test my pH level and find an acid reading ( 5.5-6.5) on the testing tape, I have some quick tricks that help boost my pH balance to a more alkaline level (7.0-7.4) within a day or two. Remember: The object of the game is to keep the blood pH level at approximately 7.38. […]
Recipe: Turkey Casserole with Vegetables
We served turkey often around here, mostly turkey and gravy or turkey sandwiches. For a change of pace, here’s a yummy turkey recipe with some alkalizing veggies! You will need: Skillet or large pot 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed 3 tbsp. Earth Balance buttery spread 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup […]
The Daily Diet: Break the Breakfast Routine with an Alkalizing Alternative!
How about this for a different sort of breakfast? Bowl of Amy’s brand Cream of Tomato Soup 2 oz. Colby Jack cheese, sliced thin and rolled up Greens Shake with PaleoGreens Powder (mint flavor) + 1 tbsp. liquid chlorophyll (Red Apple Flavor) You get vegetables and protein in an delicious, easy to prepare meal. What […]
View These Dynamite Videos on the Alkaline Diet from “The Better Bones Blog” by Dr. Susan Brown!
Want to learn in a nutshell all about incorporating the alkaline diet into your lifestyle? Dr. Susan Brown of BetterBones.com has created three quick videos on the subject that are well worth the time to watch! Dr. Brown’s videos are amazingly concise, yet contain all the basics you need to know in order to use […]
The Daily Diet – Lent: Day 1
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. I’m starting a one-week detoxification, using Garden of Life’s Raw Cleanse, “The Ultimate Standard in Cleansing and Detoxification.” Also, during the Lenten season, I’m going to do my best to follow the Blood Type Diet for Blood Type O+, while making sure to balance the intake […]
For Lent: Dr. Peter D’Adamo’s Blood Type Diet
Lent starts tomorrow! In the Catholic Church, Lent is a time of penance and preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Most Catholic Christians “give up” something during Lent, such as desserts or TV or even Facebook, as a means of self-discipline and penance for sin, offering the sacrifice […]
Getting Ready for the Quarterly Cleanse with Garden of Life’s RAW CLEANSE
Why should I bother to do a cleanse for bone health? Here the answer in a nutshell: 1) Toxins make the body more acidic; 2) Too much acidity in the blood causes the body to leach calcium and other minerals from the bones to neutralize blood acidity; 3) Bones then become weak and porous. Better […]
Article: “The Top 5 Osteoporosis Lies”
Good morning, OsteoDiet readers! To read an outstanding article from SaveOurBones.com, click on this link: http://saveourbones.com/the-top-5-osteoporosis-lies/ Vivian Goldschmidt is right! These lies that are spread regarding osteoporosis have a purpose: To persuade you to buy pharmaceutical drugs to strengthen your bones. But, as Vivian states: “Your bones don’t need chemicals and drugs. They require nutrients […]
New link: www.DoctorMurray.com
OsteoDiet readers, I have just added a new link to this website that will connect you with Dr. Michael T. Murray, “one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine.” When you get a moment, take a look at his dynamite article on treating osteoporosis naturally at http://www.doctormurray.com/health-conditions/osteoporosis/.
Morning Routine…This Week!
Morning routine this week: 5:30 Rise, dress, pray, breakfast, check email 6:30 Work out at the YMCA: Walk/run on treadmill to warm up – 15 minutes, lower body machines -or- upper body machines – 30 minutes, cool-down walk on treadmill – 5 minutes 7:30 At home, have a Greens Shake (8 oz. pure water, 1 […]