by breathestrong | Jun 8, 2026 | Life with CF, Nutrition
To Supplement or Not to Supplement, That is the Question Stacey Fogarty-Brown, RD Before you start taking anything, seek guidance from your doctor and/or dietitian. Every day, we are inundated with ads trying to get us to buy the next best thing for our health. This...
by breathestrong | Jun 8, 2026 | Life with CF, Self-improvement
More Than Lungs: You Don't Have to Do This Alone By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior and Dr. Sam Monson, Clinical Psychologist and CF Patient No one should have to carry this kind of weight by themselves. Mental health professionals, especially...
by breathestrong | Jun 8, 2026 | Life with CF, Nutrition
Why Electrolytes Matter in Cystic Fibrosis By Kay Vavrina, RD When most people hear the word “electrolytes,” they think about athletes, dehydration, or sports drinks. But for people with cystic fibrosis (CF), electrolytes are important every single day, not just...
by breathestrong | Jun 3, 2026 | Life with CF, Self-improvement
More Than Lungs: Keep Going By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior and Dr. Sam Monson, Clinical Psychologist and CF Patient If Things Feel Heavy, Reach Out Sometimes things get overwhelming. If you find yourself pulling away from others, feeling...
by breathestrong | May 20, 2026 | Life with CF, Self-improvement
More Than Lungs: Building Emotional Resilience (No Toxic Positivity Required) By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior and Dr. Sam Monson, Clinical Psychologist and CF Patient Resilience isn’t about pretending everything’s fine or forcing yourself to...
by breathestrong | May 20, 2026 | Nutrition
More Protein! Stacey Fogarty-Brown, RD “When life gives you lemons, ask for something higher in protein” -Unknown It’s no secret in the CF community that many individuals, especially with pancreatic insufficiency, need sometimes up to double the number of daily...
