by breathestrong | Apr 20, 2026 | Life with CF, Uncategorized
Thriving Minds: You Are More than CF By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior One of the hardest parts of chronic illness is that it can sometimes feel like your whole identity is getting swallowed up by medical stuff. Staying engaged with things you...
by breathestrong | Apr 20, 2026 | Life with CF, Uncategorized
Thriving Minds: Balancing Brain Activity with Physical Fatigue By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior Here are some low-pressure ways to keep your brain active, whether you’re feeling alert or running on fumes. Fatigue is real with CF, and...
by Renee Rude | Apr 17, 2026 | Nutrition, Recipes
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus A Spring Reset Recipe by Darlene Hardiman, RD Print this recipe INGREDIENTS 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp lemon zest ½ tsp smoked paprika Salt and black pepper to taste Spice tip: Smoked...
by breathestrong | Apr 13, 2026 | Exercise / Fitness, Life with CF
Spring Reset: Supporting Your Breath from the Core by Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Spring has a way of making us notice our bodies again. The cold starts to ease up. We move a little more. We sit outside a little longer. For many with cystic fibrosis, this...
by breathestrong | Apr 10, 2026 | Life with CF, Self-improvement
Thriving Minds: Keep Your Mind Engaged By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior Here are some low-pressure ways to keep your brain active, whether you’re feeling alert or running on fumes. Audiobooks and Podcasts If your eyes are tired or reading...
by breathestrong | Apr 8, 2026 | Life with CF, Self-improvement
Thriving Minds: Staying Mentally Engaged with CF By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior Living with cystic fibrosis means facing a whole range of challenges, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too. When you’re going through a tough...
