Taking care of our voice is an ongoing process. Below are some techniques you can use every day.
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to keep your throat moist.
- Warm up your voice by singing or humming in the shower.
- Use good posture while speaking whether standing or sitting.
- Speak clearly, but not too loudly on your cell phone.
- Breathe from deep down in the small of your back, letting air flow easily into your lungs as you inhale.
- Be sure to exhale during exertion, do not grunt.
- Articulate the ends of words to slow down your rate of speech.
- Do not speak with too many words on one breath. Inhalation should be automatic and inaudible.
- Avoid dairy products that thicken mucus and cause throat clearing.
- Stop smoking and avoid excessive alcohol use.
- If hoarseness persists, see your physician or otolaryngologist.
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