Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #8 of 8 - Smoking
Our last tip involves smoking. In a nutshell . . . don't! No. 8: Smoking is the leading cause of laryngeal cancer. At the very least,...
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May 4, 20221 min read
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Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #7 of 8 - Frequent Heartburn
Next: Frequent heartburn, which may be an indicator of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) No. 7: Frequent heartburn and a sour...
CarolJoy ("CJ") Evans, M.M.
Apr 27, 20221 min read
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Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #6 of 8 - Clearing Throat/ Coughing
Next: Clearing your throat constantly, or coughing - like using sandpaper on your vocal folds. No. 6: Repeatedly clearing the throat...
CarolJoy ("CJ") Evans, M.M.
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Holy Week 2022 - There is Hope
For those of us who are Christians, this is a somber week, as we remember the betrayal, agony, murder, then resurrection of Jesus. "He...
CarolJoy ("CJ") Evans, M.M.
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #5 of 8 - Medications
Next: Medications No. 5: Some medications lead to dehydration of the vocal folds. Antihistamines, taken for colds or allergies, shrink...
CarolJoy ("CJ") Evans, M.M.
Apr 13, 20221 min read
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Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #4 of 8 - Caffeine & Alcohol
Next: Caffeine & Alcohol No. 4: Caffeine and alcohol dehydrate vocal folds, which can make it more difficult to keep them vibrating....
CarolJoy ("CJ") Evans, M.M.
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #3 of 8 - Stress
Our next tip deals with STRESS! No. 3: Stress can lead to forceful voice production, resulting in possible tissue damage. Relaxation...
CarolJoy ("CJ") Evans, M.M.
Mar 30, 20221 min read
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Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #2 of 8 - Hoarseness
This week we look at hoarseness. No, not that kind of horse! No. 2: Hoarseness or breathiness may signal a voice disorder. If either...
CarolJoy ("CJ") Evans, M.M.
Mar 23, 20221 min read
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Tips to Keep You Talkin' (and Singin') - #1 of 8 - Speaking Loudly
Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing tips for healthy vocal production from the National Center of Voice and Speech. For those of...
CarolJoy ("CJ") Evans, M.M.
Mar 12, 20221 min read
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Spring Forward - Sunday, March 13, 2022!
Even though it was -7 degrees a couple of days ago, and we're just finishing with a new batch of snow here in Fort Collins, CO, it's time...
CarolJoy ("CJ") Evans, M.M.
Mar 11, 20221 min read
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