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The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re a singer that means you’ll not only be performing a lot, but you’ll probably be talking a lot more at parties. However, that much use could put a strain on your voice. What can you do to protect your voice and keep it healthy not just during the holidays, but into the new year, too?
Fortunately, there are a number of easy ways to keep your voice healthy, and they’re all behavioral. That means, instead of taking medicine, you just need to make a few practical lifestyle changes. They include:
With the new year right around the corner, too, you’re probably planning your resolutions. Why not get a jump on them and resolve to keep your voice healthy in the new year? You can start now with a few easy choices. In addition to the points mentioned above you can also resolve to:
“By making smart choices about how you use, rest, and care for your voice you will absolutely be able to survive the holiday season with your voice intact and stay in good vocal health for the New Year, too,” CEENTA Voice & Swallowing Specialist Lori Ellen Sutton, MA, CCC-SLP, said.
The holidays should be a fun time, so following these steps can help keep your voice healthy not just through December, but into 2018, too.
This blog is for informational purposes only. For specific medical questions, please consult your physician. To make an appointment with a CEENTA voice and swallowing specialist, call 704-295-3000.
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