— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Thanks be to God, I found the solution to my neck problems at Pure Alignment Chiropractic! Dr. Katherine Burtis, D.C. (“Dr. Kat”) uses a chiropractic method called Torque Release Technique, or TRT. Her adjustments, traction devices, stretches, and exercises have brought about tremendous improvement in my neck pain and flexibility. On my initial visit to […]
Thanks be to God, I found the solution to my neck problems at Pure Alignment Chiropractic! Dr. Katherine Burtis, D.C. (“Dr. Kat”) uses a chiropractic method called Torque Release Technique, or TRT. Her adjustments, traction devices, stretches, and exercises have brought about tremendous improvement in my neck pain and flexibility. On my initial visit to […]
Today on the one-year anniversary of the car wreck that broke my pelvis in two places, my sacrum, and my right leg, I am happy to report that my body has healed! I am able to walk, drive, garden, swim, and even go boogie boarding… everything that I could do before the accident. To me, […]
For years I had wondered what would happen if I ever broke a hip or fractured my pelvis. Could I recover from such serious skeletal injuries? Little did know that when I woke up on February 23, 2022, I was about to find out! Here’s what happened… Early that Wednesday morning as I drove my […]
It’s been 5 years since I last posted on this website and 15 years since my initial diagnosis… and I’m here to tell you that an osteoporosis diagnosis is NOT a death sentence! Do I Still Have Light Bones? Do I still have light bones? Yup. But do my light bones affect my lifestyle? Only […]
I’ve been a bit hesitant to write what I actually eat these days. Why? you may ask. Because in my continuing research about nutrition, I have discovered that much I what I used to believed about the effect of eating fat was wrong! Some time ago I concluded that it is highly unlikely that fat […]
Does a “low-carb” recipe mean we must give up our 80-20, alkaline-acid balance? Nope! The trick is to include a variety of vegetables and healthy fats in the mix! Try this recipe for a delicious breakfast that promotes strong bones while pampering the pancreas. You will need: A bowl, fork, skillet, and spatula 1/2 tbsp of […]
Over the past few months, my husband and I been using a new app on our Android phones: MyNetDiary. This app keeps track of calories, yes, but it does so much more! Important to me is the fact that MyNetDiary keeps track of my daily calcium intake, as well as my intake of carbohydrates, protein, and […]
In my experience, Dr. Mark Hyman is absolutely right when he says: “A few simple upgrades can transform your diet without radically altering your life. While simple, these seven replacements can create dramatic changes in your diet that don’t feel restrictive or ‘diet-ish.’” And if you can’t do all seven right now, you can always start […]
Here’s the link to a terrific article from Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com that lists her top 8 foods for lowering inflammation that can cause bone loss. I am happy to report that all of these foods, except red wine*, are staples in our OsteoDiet! Great article! http://saveourbones.com/top-8-foods-that-lower-fracture-causing-inflammation/ *Alcohol and I do not get along, so […]
This excerpt is taken from my journal. Could it be an entry in yours? “I’m getting over a cold. I slept probably about 10 hours last night. Now I am drinking green tea with key lime juice and a greens shake, trying to boost my pH and my body’s ability to function correctly. “I must […]
Here’s the link to Dr. Susan Brown’s latest article on speeding up the healing of bone fractures, using simple, natural methods: http://www.womenshealthnetwork.com/osteoporosisandbonehealth/speedbonefracturehealing.aspx?