Wellness Blog
Breath of Meaning: Prayer
Expressing your fears, hopes, gratitude, or grief—through words, writing, or quiet reflection—can help lighten the emotional load of living with CF.
Breath of Meaning: Meditation & Mindfulness
Even a few minutes of breathing, body scanning, or guided meditation can help ease anxiety, calm racing thoughts, and give a sense of control amidst the challenges of CF.
School’s Out… Now What? Keeping CF Care on Track This Summer
Without the structure of the school year, routines can slip. Life happens. This season is all about finding balance: keeping up with treatments, staying fueled and hydrated, and still making space for fun.
Summer Activity Safety
Summer is a great time to stay active, but for people with cystic fibrosis, heat and humidity can increase the risk of dehydration and salt loss. A few simple adjustments can help make summer activities safer and more enjoyable.
Eating Socially with Cystic Fibrosis: Enjoying Summer Gatherings
Living with cystic fibrosis doesn’t mean missing out on barbecues, picnics, beach days, or family reunions. With a little preparation, you can enjoy the experience while staying on track with your nutrition needs.
Breath of Meaning – Spiritual Wellness
Spiritual wellness isn’t just about religion—it’s about meaning, connection, and grounding, even when life with CF feels uncertain. Explore how tending to your spirit—through mindfulness, gratitude, reflection, or other personal practices—can bring clarity, comfort, and strength.
Yoga Poses for Chest Expansion and Posture for Patients with CF
Gentle yoga can help improve posture, open the chest, and increase awareness of how your body moves and breathes. The goal is to create a little more space to breathe, move, and feel comfortable.
Spice of life – herbs and hydration
Hydration isn’t just about what you drink — it’s also about what you eat. Cooling, water-rich foods like cucumber, watermelon, strawberries, lettuce, and pineapple help support hydration, digestion, and energy during the hottest days of the year.
Connecting Matters: Even When You Don’t Wanna
Connection doesn’t have to be big to matter. A text. A meme. A quick voice note. Even on the hardest days, those small moments can remind you—you’re not alone.
Connecting Matters: Finding Online Support
Connection can still happen—even from a distance. Online spaces have opened the door for people with CF to find community, support, and real friendship without compromising their health.