What do I do post-transplant to stay compliant? To stay compliant, Jerry keeps a daily log of things like his temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and a number of other things. He also takes his…
“Traveling with Cystic Fibrosis Pre & Post Transplant” – Anna Modlin Anna Modlin, 32 with CF, born and raised in the Bay area and had a double lung transplant on November 22nd 2010. Anna was…
What are some easy ways to get proteins and fruit into your diet? Jerry likes using his Magic Bullet to make different types of smoothies because they are a quick, easy, and nutritious way to…
With summer coming, it is really important to stay hydrated. Jerry drinks at least two quarts of water a day and he drinks sports drinks as well. Always read the nutrition facts and look…
"You can expect to live a pretty long lifespan. So don’t waste it. Have some goals. Find your passion. And pursue it.” In this podcast, we meet Eric Hyman, a 36 year old who is…
Lindsay Shipp:The Power of Exercise and Nutrition with CF LINDSAY SHIPP, 30 years old from Madison, Wisconsin currently living in San Diego, CA for the past 7 years and studied classical ballet for over 20…
In this video, Jerry demonstrates how to use medicine balls – which are easily portable – to get a full-body work out while enjoying the outdoors fresh air. Thanks to AbbVie Inc. for the promotional…
In this podcast, Jerry discusses at-home spirometers, mainly the Spiro PD - a personal spirometer that empowers respiratory patients to monitor their lung function remotely and to comply with medication and treatment protocols. The...
In this episode, we talk to Karen Vega from New York, who is 33 years old with CF, happily married and a mother of 3 always “on the go…” exercise enthusiast, and training for a…
Jerry Cahill, a man in his late 50s, living, breathing, and succeeding with cystic fibrosis shares his journey through a double lung transplant. The drive behind his success is his ability to make the fight…
Today, you will meet Stephen Bell, a 30 year old with cystic fibrosis, who is an avid runner and exercise enthusiast. Stephen has run 8 marathons in the last 5 ½ years, and attributes his…
In this video, Jerry discusses several methods of airway clearance that help people with cystic fibrosis avoid lung infections. Jerry finds the following methods extremely helpful in keeping his lungs clear: the vest, the flutter,…
In July 2013, runners gathered for the third consecutive year for a race Central Park in New York City. Many of those runners were there to support the cystic fibrosis community, and they shared with…
In this video, Jerry discusses a great way to build up arm, shoulder, and chest strength – the push-up. He reviews various forms and tools that make the standard push-up even more beneficial. This CF…
