Home Remedies For Your Voice: Steaming

During this time of the year, a lot of us suffer from allergies and congestion. One home remedy that we can do for our voice is something called steaming. Just simply do the following:

1- Boil 2 cups of water.
2- Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
3- Breathe deeply into the steam.
4- Repeat 5-10 times. Clear your nose in between if you need to.

I learned this trick from my old voice teacher in college and it works! The steam will loosen up your congestion and the salt will serve as an antibacterial. Try this whenever you feel yucky. It'll clear up your passageways and allow you to breathe and sing a lot better!

Diva Tip: Be sure to pull your hair back and take off your mascara! One time my eyelashes almost melted and that's not fabulous! Hope this helps to keep you singing this summer!

Keep Your Voice Hydrated This Summer

As we enter the summer months, it is important that we take the time to drink plenty of fluids and keep our voices hydrated. The hotter the weather, the more hydration is required. Just think about how much you sweat when you're outside under the hot sun, that's how much water you need to drink in order to replenish yourself--even more so if you are a singer!

When we are dehydrated, the mucous membranes in our vocal cords dry out as well. Without lubrication between our vocal cords, it becomes harder on the voice to produce sound. The wheels become creaky. As a result, our vocal cords become fatigued. This makes it harder for us to sing.

I recommend always keeping a refillable water bottle. You can fill it up while you're at home and take it with you on-the-go. I use SmartWater bottles because they are durable and can hold up to 4 cups of water. I suggest drinking at least 2-3 of these servings a day.

Trust me, your voice will thank you and singing will become more enjoyable. =)