​The long term use of stomach acid-lowering drugs such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in the cystic fibrosis (CF) population, both adults and children, has been common for approximately 20 years. Today, more than 50% of CFers are using PPIs[1]. They are used for two main reasons: to treat gastroesophageal…

In this article, originally published in AromaCulture Magazine in July 2018, I discuss herbal and dietary support for CF children and adults. I discuss digestion, respiratory disease, liver support, and modulation of CFTR sodium chloride channels by natural means. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic disease that leads to…

Bloating, gas, stomach aches, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, reflux… there is a special kind of miserable when we experience these symptoms! In cystic fibrosis and other digestive diseases, these symptoms may be a common nuisance. Fortunately, herbal medicine has several thousand years of clinical experience assisting people with these issues! Using…