How to Make a Singer's Sore Throat Remedy
Vocalists need to prevent and reduce sore throats to help keep their vocal cords in top shape for performances. Vocalists can employ several methods of decreasing a sore throat while helping to heal their vocal cords. Healing the vocal cords in a healthy manner should be the prime concern of all vocalists. Some simple remedies exist to alleviate and reduce the pain associated with a sore throat.
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Boil water to make herbal tea with honey. Honey helps to relieve soreness in the throat.
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Stop smoking to reduce the irritation caused by smoke to your throat. As a general rule, singers should avoid smoking altogether; smoke dries out the vocal cords and hampers the voice.
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Refrain from speaking to allow your vocal cords time to relax. Professional singers have silent days where they do not speak to anyone. Rest is important for recovery.
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Avoid the tendency to cough or clear your throat. When you cough, you force the vocal cords to rub together. This creates extra tension and strain on your voice.
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Drink lots of water to help flush any phlegm out of of your body. Blowing your nose regularly will help to prevent the buildup of phlegm in the throat.
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Suck on sore throat lozenges several times a day. These will help to cool your throat and prevent damage. Look at the ingredients to make sure the lozenges don't contain caffeine as this will dry out your vocal cords.
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Rest as often as possible. Proper rest is essential to heal the voice and will make it possible for you to return to singing quickly.
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