— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
I can hardly believe it! I’m flying to Costa Rica tomorrow to visit the city of Nosara! Nosara is a surfing hub located on the Pacific Ocean in Central America, and from what I hear, it’s highly Americanized. My husband, who loves to surf, can hardly wait to hit the waves. Meanwhile, I’ll be boogie […]
Sarah really wowed us last month with her newest bone-healthy recipe, “Flaky Pear Pie.” I hope you will find her creation as scrumptious as we did! Flaky Pear Pie Preheat oven to 350 degrees. You will need: 1 – 9″ pie pan 1/2 cup Xylosweet ¼ tsp Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Baking Mix ¼ tsp […]
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, water Snack: Apple Lunch: 2 stalks of celery with almond butter, carrot, raisins Snack: Banana Supper: Lean hamburger, tomato slice, romaine lettuce, millet burger buns, Almond Mashed Potatoes, frozen yogurt with almonds, water Bedtime: Water, supplements
Now that the battle against osteoporosis has been won physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, my main thrust is to continue to keep my bones strong by keeping my body healthy and vibrant. Good health habits must be maintained, or the victory won will have to be fought all over again. Perish the thought! Instead, these […]
Here’s a family favorite that’s sure to please! Ingredients: 1 9″ pie crust 2 cups chicken or turkey, cooked, cut into small pieces 1 pkg gravy mix 4 carrots, diced 4 potatoes, medium, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional) In a large pan, boil the carrots, potatoes, […]
Before I put the first bite of food in my mouth or swallow the first sip, I run down this mental list of guidelines for this bone-building diet: 80% alkaline / 20% acid Fruits and vegetables Seeds and nuts, including almond milk Eggs Small amounts of meat and fish No fried foods No dairy No […]
Ahoy! My grandson, Jonas Alexander, has been born! He weighed in at 7 pounds, 2 ounces on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, with a full head of dark brown hair and blue eyes that we think might turn brown. Upon leaving the hospital, my daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Sean, welcomed their new crew member aboard […]
Valentine’s Day coincided with my three-month checkup with Dr. Steven D’Antonio. Here’s where I stand now: 1) Osteoporosis is no longer an issue! I am no longer taking massive doses of calcium or other bone building supplements. I do, however, take a calcium supplement as part of the Twice-Daily Essentials multivitamin pack. 2) Candida is […]
First came the break! 6-20-2008 – An Unexpected Break Second, the Treatment: 6-22-08 – Faith Reflection – Give Thanks in All Circumstances 6-22-08 – Weekly Workout While My Broken Shoulder Heals 6-26-08 – Hydrocodone/APAP for Pain Relief: Product Review 7-1-08 – Progress Report: Visit to Dr. White on Monday, 6/30/08; Faith Reflection – The Scenic […]
Yes, you read the headline correctly. My doctor has recommended that I eat more fat! According to the research that Dr. Bourne showed me, the big push for extremely low cholesterol is “drug company hype” and that the body needs a moderate amount of cholesterol to manufacture testosterone in the male, and estrogen and progesterone […]
If you’re like me, cold weather crimps your style. When Jack Frost moved into the neighborhood, I huddled indoors, away from freezing temperatures and nature’s withered appearance, until I began to feel depressed and lifeless myself. This year I decided to beat the winter blues. I talked to friends, searched my soul, and surfed the […]
Distance added today was 1 mile from an after-dinner walk with my husband. Want to join me in our Walk Around the World? All you need to do is tell me in a Comment (below) the Teammate Name you would like to use, and I’ll add you to Team Osteodiet.com. You’ll receive a Password that […]