by breathestrong | Jan 28, 2026 | Life with CF, Nutrition
CF Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Winter Kay Vavrina, RD December brought cooler weather, crazy schedules, holiday treats, and the beginning of cold and flu season, a combination that can make nutrition feel a little more challenging for people with CF. Now is the...
by breathestrong | Jan 28, 2026 | Life with CF, Parenting
Leveraging Community Support for Caregivers By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Isolation can accompany chronic condition management. CF infection control protocols create real barriers to in person gatherings with other CF families. Yet the need for connection with...
by breathestrong | Jan 21, 2026 | Life with CF, Nutrition
Vegetable Broth vs. Bone Broth: What's Best for People with CF? By Kay Vavrina, RD Broths are often marketed as a “gut-healing” or wellness staple, but for people with cystic fibrosis (CF), the best choice depends on nutritional needs, digestion, and personal...
by breathestrong | Jan 21, 2026 | Life with CF
Want to have impact? How you tell your story matters! By Katherine Russell About five months after a double lung transplant, I was invited to speak in front of a group of college students to encourage them to pledge as organ donors. My transplant had been urgent,...
by breathestrong | Jan 20, 2026 | Life with CF, Parenting, Self-improvement
Caregivers - Practice Self Compassion By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Caregiver burnout is a real risk when managing chronic illness. CF caregivers experience elevated rates of depression and anxiety compared to the general population. This in turn affects their...
by breathestrong | Jan 13, 2026 | Exercise / Fitness, Life with CF, Parenting
Prioritize Movement as Therapy By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Physical activity isn’t just another item on the wellness checklist. For people with CF, exercise directly supports lung health by increasing ventilation and helping to loosen mucus. Regular...
