— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Considering taking Forteo to fight osteoporosis? Think again! According to SaveOurBones.com, the potential side effects are worth considering. You can read the details in Vivian Goldschmidt’s article, “The Forteo Mystery: What You Should Know About This Puzzling Drug,” by clicking on this link: http://saveourbones.com/forteo/
I caught a bothersome upper respiratory infection last week, which has lasted for 10 days now. It’s been so long since I’ve gotten sick beyond the occasional two- or three-day cold, that I’ve resorted to researching what sort of natural remedies are available to me. Although I’ve been taking Propolis, which usually nips an on-coming […]
Here’s an excellent, thought-provoking article by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA, of SaveOurBones.com, pinpointing the dangerous, hidden food ingredients in foods that “seem” healthy. Goldschmidt notes, “You probably already know this, but the rule of thumb is that the best foods to conquer osteoporosis and to stay healthy are unprocessed natural foods. That’s because man-made chemicals acidify […]
Good question! I’ve read the debate both ways. Here’s what I decided to do: I drink a cup (8 oz.) of water with each meal, as well as a cup of water when I get up and between meals, so that I get enough water throughout the day. You can add a twist of lemon […]
Theresa Rowe, certified fitness professional and author of Shaped by Faith: 10 Secrets to Strengthening your Body & Soul says that exercise and prayer are the perfect combination for diffusing stress and settling the soul. You can take a quick look at her two-minute, time-out recipe for relieving muscular, mental, and spiritual tension by clicking […]
Here’s the link to a great article from Vivian Goldschmidt! Makes us doubly glad we include lots of tomatoes in our diet. http://saveourbones.com/bone-building-tomatoes/
A reader recently wrote to ask me if I had taken a Dexascan to prove that my body is now healthy and my bones strong. I replied to her that, after all the research I’ve done over the past four years, I no longer have any faith in Dexascan testing or what it purports to […]
After my three-month checkup this week with my naturopathic physician, Dr. Steven D’Antonio, these are the supplements I am currently taking: DHEA Spray (Apex Energetics) FS-MND (FuturePlex) Twice Daily Essentail Packets (Designs for Health) OsteoForce (Designs for Health) Thyro-CNV (Apex Energetics) Resveratrol Synergy (Designs for Health) Glucosamine Sulfate (Vital Nutrients) Similase (Integrative Therapeutics, Inc.) Temper […]
Here’s the skinny: It’s been more than a month since I’ve written because it’s been an extremely busy month, both at home and at school. As we’ve talked about before, when juggling priorities you sometimes have to let a few balls drop in order to keep the rest in balance. However, the fact that I […]
My daugher, Sarah, married Dr. Ashley Bourne this past Saturday, September 26, 2009. What a beautiful wedding they had, surrounded by family and friends who love them. Congratulations to the happy couple! It’s been a busy time getting ready for the big day. Now that they are wed and off on their own, I will […]
Question: Kathy, Can you tell me what Beyond C Powder is? You mention it a lot. Answer: “Beyond C” powder has been re-titled “Bio En’R-G’Y C”, but the formulation and manufacturer remain the same. This pleasant tasting, non-acidic, pH neutral combination of L-Ascorbate C crystals and GMS-Ribose allowed the consumption of mega doses of […]
Here’s a gold nugget of an article about the benefits of an alkaline diet, along with tips for making it work for the health of your bones: http://thehealthytruth.net/blog/?p=157 Enjoy! Kathy