by breathestrong | Jul 10, 2026 | Exercise / Fitness, Parenting
Summer Activity Safety: Hydration, Heat, and Exercise Modification for Patients with CF by Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Summer can be a good time to move more, but heat changes the rules for people with cystic fibrosis. CF affects how the body handles salt and...
by breathestrong | Jul 10, 2026 | Life with CF, Nutrition
Eating Socially with Cystic Fibrosis: Enjoying Summer Gatherings By Kay Vavrina, RD Summer is filled with opportunities to spend time with friends and family. From backyard barbecues and pool parties to picnics in the park and neighborhood cookouts, food is often at...
by breathestrong | Jul 9, 2026 | 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series, Life with CF, Self-improvement
Breath of Meaning: Spiritual Wellness with CF By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior When we say “spirituality,” that can mean all kinds of things. For some people, it’s about faith in a higher power. For others, it’s more about a personal sense of...
by breathestrong | Jun 28, 2026 | Exercise / Fitness, Life with CF
Yoga Poses for Chest Expansion and Posture for Patients with CF by Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Posture and breathing affect each other more than most people realize. When the chest feels tight and the upper back stays rounded, it can feel harder to take a full...
by breathestrong | Jun 28, 2026 | Nutrition
Spice of Life - Herbs and Hydration By Darlene Hardiman, RD When the temperature climbs, your body doesn’t just want less heat—it craves hydration, lightness, and balance. Cooling and water-rich foods do exactly that. They help regulate body temperature, support...
by breathestrong | Jun 27, 2026 | 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series, Life with CF, Self-improvement
Connecting Matters: Even When You Don’t Wanna By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior and Dr. Sam Monson, Clinical Psychologist and CF Patient Let’s be honest: when you’re in a flare-up or stuck in the hospital, staying social is probably the last...
