Your Voice Is A Very Valuable Resource

Do not:
-misuse or abuse your voice...
-smoke,or if you can not give up,cut down...
-talk above the noise at social or sports events...
-talk or even whisper if you are losing your voice...
-answer by shouting when you are upset or anxious...
Avoid:
-chemical irritants or dry dusty conditions...
-eating a large meal before going to bed at night...
-excessive use of the telephone...
Take care
-if you have to use the telephone for your living...
-about what you drink:too much coffee,tea,or cola will dry you up...
Try:
-not to clear your throat unnecessarily...
-to warm up your voice if you are going to use it for a long time...
-to have a humidifier in your workplace...
Make sure:
-you drink at least 6-8 glasses of water each day...
-that if your voice sounds different for more than two weeks,you see your doctor...
Note:
-spicy foods and dairy products may affect the voice...
-hormonal changes can affect voice quality...
-the voice is closely linked with emotion,so tension or depression might show in your voice...
-get medical advice if you are worried.
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ILI Teachers Know-How/Volume 1,No.2