Surf Therapy - The Natural Way to Beat Cystic Fibrosis One Day at a Time with Mauli Ola and SafeGrom

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited genetic disease that interferes with the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems of the body.  The mutation of a specific gene (the CFTR) causes the production of a sticky, thick mucus.  This builds up and clogs the small airways that carry harmful bacteria out of the body causing serious infection and putting constant stress on the immune system.  

Living with Cystic Fibrosis

Medical advances means better and more effective treatments are available today to help children and adults with cystic fibrosis live more comfortably. But effective management of the disease requires a variety of medications that are costly; treatment regimens are demanding, and depending on the extent and severity of the disease, normal childhood activities are often disrupted by daily therapy and lengthy hospital admissions.  

Natural Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis Relief

Thankfully though medication is not the only treatment for Cystic Fibrosis.  Research from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is showing that young surfers with cystic fibrosis had significantly healthier lungs than normal children with cystic fibrosis.  The doctors determined that inhaling salt water mist has a powerful effect on rehydrating the lining of lungs and allowing Cystic Fibrosis patients to more easily remove bacteria-contaminated mucus.  

The Mauli Ola Foundation

The Mauli Ola Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing hope and confidence to individuals living with genetic diseases.  Harnessing the healing powers of the ocean, the Mauli Ola Foundation promotes surfing and ocean-based activities as natural therapies.  

The goal for the Mauli Ola Foundation is that these salt water experiences not only reduce hospital visits but expose children to a healthy lifestyle leading to a more fulfilling life that all kids should experience.  

There are two ocean experiences that the Mauli Ola Foundation hosts.

Surf Day Experience

 

The Mauli Ola Foundation was started to take kids with Cystic Fibrosis surfing so they can experience what natural therapies can do for their lungs.  Not only will they feel the saline content in the ocean air and water break down congestion in their lungs, the exersize will also help them to strengthen their lungs and expel mucous.  

Ocean Experience Days

The Mauli Ola Foundation hosts Ocean Experience Days as a supplement to their Surf Day Experiences.  Instead of surfing, they offer outrigger canoe rides, paddle boarding and boogie boarding as healthy and fun alternatives when our participants are not physically capable of surfing or when the weather does not cooperate with their event schedule.  Participants still receive the physical and therapeutic benefits of being in and around the ocean.  

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