by breathestrong | Aug 6, 2026 | Life with CF, Nutrition
Antioxidants and Cystic Fibrosis: What Should You Know? by Kay Vavrina, RD We often focus on calories, protein, pancreatic enzymes, salt, and fat-soluble vitamins when talking about nutrition and CF. But antioxidants are important too. Antioxidants are nutrients and...
by breathestrong | Jul 23, 2026 | 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series, Life with CF, Self-improvement
Breath of Meaning: Finding Hope and Meaning By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior One of the hardest things about chronic illness is the uncertainty. You don’t always know what tomorrow’s going to look like, or how your body will behave. That can...
by breathestrong | Jul 22, 2026 | 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series, Life with CF, Self-improvement
Breath of Meaning: Go with Others By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior Spirituality is deeply personal, but it doesn’t have to be practiced alone. Whether you find connection through a faith community, a meditation group, an online support space, or...
by breathestrong | Jul 21, 2026 | Life with CF, Parenting
Summer Independence with CF: Helping Kids Take Ownership One Step at a Time by Laurel Douglas The other day, I noticed a small container of enzymes attached to Buster’s bike. It made me smile because it was such a simple thing, but it represented something much...
by breathestrong | Jul 19, 2026 | 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series, Life with CF, Self-improvement
Breath of Meaning: Prayer By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior If you’re someone who connects with prayer, you already know how comforting it can be. Whether it’s traditional or improvised, whispered or written, prayer gives us a way to express...
by breathestrong | Jul 15, 2026 | 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series, Life with CF, Self-improvement
Breath of Meaning: Gratitude By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior Let’s be honest, when you’re in pain or dealing with the weight of illness, the idea of gratitude can feel kind of annoying. Gratitude doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine. It...
