About Your Personal Habits

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL HABITS

Q. Will one drink hurt?
A. Definitely not

Q. How does alcohol hurt your voice?
A. Alcohol dries your vocal folds which need to be wet so the two don't mix well.

Q. Why do I sing better when I drink?
A. That's what you think. Actually it's true that liquor will relax muscles and reduce inhibitions; the trouble has always been discovering you drank too much, too late. There is an easier way......

Q. Can I drink after I sing?
A. That depends on your schedule. Remember the drying qualities of alcohol won't take effect until you're asleep. When you wake, you'll have to work to regain the voice.

Q. Are cigarettes harmful to my larynx?
A. Yes

Q. What about occasional smoking?
A. Less harmful because you allow for recovery. Your body appreciates moderation.

Q. Is junk food bad for my voice?

A. Yes, it doesn't provide the lasting energy necessary to sing. Sugar eats up vitamins and leaves you depleted after the initial charge

Q. Does eating on the run hurt my voice?
A. Your body needs to focus energy to digest efficiently. The stress of rushing around while cramming food creates mucus because the system is over-taxed. If the dashboard and floor of your car is littered with McDonald's bags, it's time to re-think your schedule