Immune Booster #2 of 5
Strategy #5 to lay the groundwork for optimal immune function from Joshua Corn, Editor-in-Chief of LiveInTheNow.com: #2. Limit your sugar consumption. Sugar decreases your immune system’s ability to function almost immediately by inhibiting the activity of Natural Killer (NK) cells. The results of one study showed that the amount of sugar found in two sweetened […]
Immune Booster #3 of 5
Here’s strategy #3 to lay the groundwork for optimal immune function from Joshua Corn, Editor-in-Chief of LiveInTheNow.com: #3. Aim to get at least 6-8 hours of rejuvenating sleep each day. During the day, the stress hormone cortisol circulates at high levels in the body suppressing your immune function. At night, cortisol levels drop, triggering the […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Well, it’s Valentine’s Day 2019. Some of us have human true-loves, and others of us are totally content with our furry beloveds! Either one, to be truly loved with all our imperfections is a blessing, and healthy for the heart & mind! Speaking of hearts, here’s an article about choral singing and hearts beating as […]
Immune Booster #4 of 5
Here’s strategy #4 to lay the groundwork for optimal immune function from Joshua Corn, Editor-in-Chief of LiveInTheNow.com: #4. Get regular, moderate exercise. Exercise increases circulation, which promotes the elimination of toxins and helps to move immune cells throughout your bloodstream more quickly. It can also help reduce stress, which is important in optimizing your immune […]
Immune Booster #5 of 5
Strategy #5 to lay the groundwork for optimal immune function from Joshua Corn, Editor-in-Chief of LiveInTheNow.com: #5. Add medicinal mushrooms to your diet. A few species, including shiitake, cordyceps, reishi and maitake, have been extensively researched and are renowned for possessing some of the most powerful immune supporting compounds in nature.[3,4] Scientific References: 3. App […]
Singing & Your Brain
Here’s an interesting article by singer & voice coach Audrey Hunt on how singing affects your brain. Please highlight the link and right click to access.
Sing/Hum/Whistle While You Wash!
The viral disease called COVID-19, from the Coronavirus family, is front and center these days. Since we know that hand-washing is one of the BEST ways to stop the spread of germs, pick a chorus below and sing or hum it as you WASH YOUR HANDS to help keep you healthy in any season. A […]
Some Healthy Reassurance
Friends, with a name like “Sing for the Health of It” or “Sing4Health,” you know health for my students in every way is important to me – physical, vocal, emotional, and spiritual. Starting with physical: I disinfect communal surfaces regularly using an effective, non-toxic product from www.Melaleuca.com called Solu-Guard, and student water glasses are washed […]
Why Singing Is Good For Your Body, Mind, Spirit: Part 1 of 5
Most of us know that singing is a good thing for us emotionally: it brings us joy, even though practicing may be a bit tedious at times. But scientific research has proven time and again that singing is a healthy thing to do in multiple ways. This blog series will give a summary of WHY […]
Why Singing is Good for Your BODY, Mind & Spirit. Part 2 of 5
Any physical endeavor requires muscular coordination. Singing is no different. In singing, you are coordinating muscles of your vocal instrument: In addition, you’re training yourself to have better posture to support all of the above, and maintain your vocal instrument as you sing. Are you on the other side of 50 and out of physical […]
