Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #8 of 8 - Smoking
Our last tip involves smoking. In a nutshell . . . don't! No. 8: Smoking is the leading cause of laryngeal cancer. At the very least,...
Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #7 of 8 - Frequent Heartburn
Next: Frequent heartburn, which may be an indicator of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) No. 7: Frequent heartburn and a sour...
Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #6 of 8 - Clearing Throat/ Coughing
Next: Clearing your throat constantly, or coughing - like using sandpaper on your vocal folds. No. 6: Repeatedly clearing the throat...
Holy Week 2022 - There is Hope
For those of us who are Christians, this is a somber week, as we remember the betrayal, agony, murder, then resurrection of Jesus. "He...
Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #5 of 8 - Medications
Next: Medications No. 5: Some medications lead to dehydration of the vocal folds. Antihistamines, taken for colds or allergies, shrink...
Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #4 of 8 - Caffeine & Alcohol
Next: Caffeine & Alcohol No. 4: Caffeine and alcohol dehydrate vocal folds, which can make it more difficult to keep them vibrating....
Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #3 of 8 - Stress
Our next tip deals with STRESS! No. 3: Stress can lead to forceful voice production, resulting in possible tissue damage. Relaxation...
Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #2 of 8 - Hoarseness
This week we look at hoarseness. No, not that kind of horse! No. 2: Hoarseness or breathiness may signal a voice disorder. If either...
Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #1 of 8 - Speaking Loudly
Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing tips for healthy vocal production from the National Center of Voice and Speech. For those of...
Spring Forward - Sunday, March 13, 2022!
Even though it was -7 degrees a couple of days ago, and we're just finishing with a new batch of snow here in Fort Collins, CO, it's time...
