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David Hernandez
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Thought I'd ask if anybody else knows of ways to pamper your voice or care for a raspy one other than the old stand-by Hot Tea with honey?
what are your go to items?
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Joe J Thomas
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Gargle with salt-water. Use kosher salt, and don't swallow...
Also (back me up on this Rajiv), daily nasal rinse helps to fend off some of the worse symptoms. I use Neilmed, but there are several over-the-counter systems...
My 2 Scents,
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Debbie Deutsch
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| Any kind of cough drop with menthol and eucalyptus; hopefully you can find sugar free. Also, place a hot water bottle on your throat when you go to bed. Feels good! |
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David Hernandez
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| Joe J Thomas wrote: | daily nasal rinse helps to fend off some of the worse symptoms. I use Neilmed, but there are several over-the-counter systems...
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Thats one I had not thought of before
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Sue Hansen-Styles
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My singing teacher always recommends a glass of red wine, slightly warmed, with a dash of snaps. Probably a good idea to take it before you go to bed rather than just before a vo job, though  Skål! |
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David Hernandez
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| Sue Hansen-Styles wrote: | | My singing teacher always recommends a glass of red wine, slightly warmed, with a dash of snaps. Probably a good idea to take it before you go to bed rather than just before a vo job, though Skål! |
I may try that just for kicks!
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Scott Nilsen
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| Try lutefisk. |
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David Hernandez
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2007, 22:57 (GMT) Post subject: |
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| Scott Nilsen wrote: | | Try lutefisk. |
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Joe J Thomas
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| Scott Nilsen wrote: | | Try lutefisk. |
Yeah, but you have to eat it with Haggis and Duck's Blood Soup for it to really work...
I love foreign foods! (And Nordic Humour!!!)
For a real treat, look up "Agutuk"...
Oddly Distasteful,
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David Hernandez
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2007, 01:01 (GMT) Post subject: |
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| Joe J Thomas wrote: | | Scott Nilsen wrote: | | Try lutefisk. |
Yeah, but you have to eat it with Haggis and Duck's Blood Soup for it to really work...
I love foreign foods! (And Nordic Humour!!!)
For a real treat, look up "Agutuk"...
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Mmmmmmm Agutuk!
AGUTUK (authentic) - (ALASKAN ICE CREAM)
Recipe By : http://www.grand-forks.k12.nd.us/~wilder/recipes.html
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ice Cream
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Cups seal oil
1 pound reindeer fat -- (1 to 1.5 pounds)
Berries (salmon berries, blueberries or
blackberries)
Boil the oil and reindeer fat for 2-3 minutes. Cool until lukewarm. Take a
bowlful of loose snow (not too powdery) and add oil. Beat well to avoid
lumps. Let freeze a bit and then fold in wild berries.
Modern Recipe
about 1/2 to 3/4 cup shortening
about 1 cup sugar, or sweeten to taste
about a scant quart berries
Cream shortening until fluffy. You can add a little of the berry juice to
make this softer. Add berries, a small amount at a time, until you use them
all up. Freeze. Serve with smoked salmon strips.
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Hi. This is my first savy post so bare with me.
Tea with honey gives me heartburn and makes my throat feel 'dry' and rough. I have a personal secret (well known secret, actually...) that works wonders. I make lemon tea and add a bit of the brown skin of the onion. It is known to soothe the throat. Then I add a nut of margerine (butter is salty, so I wouldn't recomend it) and honey. Margerine is the vaseline of the vocal chords. Have a cup of tea with margerine and everything will run smoothly.
It also tastes great, in my humble opinion. |
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Joe J Thomas
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| Clara Duarte wrote: | Tea with honey gives me heartburn and makes my throat feel 'dry' and rough. I have a personal secret (well known secret, actually...) that works wonders. I make lemon tea and add a bit of the brown skin of the onion. It is known to soothe the throat. Then I add a nut of margerine (butter is salty, so I wouldn't recomend it) and honey. Margerine is the vaseline of the vocal chords. Have a cup of tea with margerine and everything will run smoothly.
It also tastes great, in my humble opinion. |
Wow, Clara - that's a new one for me... sounds pretty good actually...
Nice to meet you, by the way.
If you have a chance, please post an introduction in the "Hello" forum so we know a bit more about you and your goals in the biz.
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Clara Duarte
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| Thank you so much for the warm welcome, Joe. Please, give us some feedback if you do try my tea special recipe |
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David Hernandez
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| Clara Duarte wrote: | Hi. This is my first savy post so bare with me.
Tea with honey gives me heartburn and makes my throat feel 'dry' and rough. I have a personal secret (well known secret, actually...) that works wonders. I make lemon tea and add a bit of the brown skin of the onion. It is known to soothe the throat. Then I add a nut of margerine (butter is salty, so I wouldn't recomend it) and honey. Margerine is the vaseline of the vocal chords. Have a cup of tea with margerine and everything will run smoothly.
It also tastes great, in my humble opinion. |
Now that's one I'm going to give a whirl for shure! Thanks! Oh and Welcome to the fold...this is a great gang of folk around these parts.
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Clara Duarte
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Thank you, David! 
Do try the lemon with onion and a bit of honey and a nut of margerine tea! 
I have learnt the margerine trick when I was singing with a band. I lost my voice 4 times in 2 months and the only thing that kept me going was 8 hours of sleep every night, a literal vow of silence and tea with margerine.
What other tricks do you guys use to keep your voices in good shape? Does anyone smoke? |
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