Alternative medicine may give hope to some cystic fibrosis patients. Although there is no known cure for this disease, there are a few simple steps to make the quality of life better for a cystic fibrosis patient. Changing dietary habits, changing your mood, and exercising to release stress and ease depression is a good start. It has been scientifically proven that laughter helps relieve stress, ease depression and makes us healthier. Try laughing a little each day, finding something funny and laughing! Laughing is said to give the body an inner massage and help put you in a better mood. Your attitude is 30 percent of treating any disease or illness.