— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
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 […]
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 […]
In preparation for my upcoming, one-week cleanse starting February 22nd (Ash Wednesday), I just gave up coffee…again. Now, I know that coffee leaves as acid ash, and the creamer–also acidifying–gunks up my system with sugar. I would never drink coffee black because I don’t like the taste. I’d never drink creamer by itself either: Too […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Today we are thankful for health, for stronger bones, and for the love that God pours into our lives. Happy feasting! I am grateful for all of you! Kathy Before breakfast: Probiotics + 8 oz. water Breakfast: Arrowhead Mills Gluten-Free pancakes topped with either applesauce or pure maple syrup Omega 3 eggs […]
Before breakfast: Probiotics + 8 oz. water Breakfast: Oatmeal made from 1/2 cup of Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Rolled Oats + 1 cup water + vanilla extract + cinnamon + handful of raw walnuts pieces topped with 1 sliced banana and some Almond Breeze brand Almond Milk (vanilla unsweetened) Cup of Black Cherry tea + […]
Question: I have received several emails from readers in the last few months asking this question: Has the natural approach to bone health improved your bone density? Answer: Yes, according to the bone density test I took today. Achilles Bone Ultrasonometer Results (from Rainbow Light) as of 11/3/11 are as follows: T-score: -2.6, Z-score: -1.4 […]
We’ve learned a lot about bone health from mouse studies recently. Visit http://www.betterbones.com/blog/post/Mighty-mouse.aspx? for the full story.
Take a look at my new running shoe! They’re called Vibrams, and they make me feel like I’m running barefoot–only without the pain of stepping on rocks and sticks. Their product description claims that their “revolutionary design makes feet healthier by allowing them to move more naturally and freely.” It’s the truth! One thing to […]