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Dr. Jahn's Ten Tips for A Healthy Voice
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Speak like you sing, with good technique |
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Stay hydrated. Drink 8 right ounce glasses of water every day. Two glasses of water with each meal and one glass between meals (2+1+2+1+2) |
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Know your body. When you are ill, don’t force the voice |
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If it hurts to sing, stop and reassess. You’re doing something wrong |
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Avoid noisy places if you can. Even if you are not speaking, your throat tenses reflexively |
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Eat small amounts of healthy food frequently for an optimal diet |
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Identify, and deal with, harmful stressors in your life. |
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Address muscle tension anywhere in your body, It can heighten tension in your vocal tract. |
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Exercise and stretch regularly |
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Be aware of your medications (prescription, OTC and supplements), including possible effects on the voice. |
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Remember, A healthy voice comes from a healthy body and a healthy mind |
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