Singer's Vocal health - throat spray

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 11:36 AM

Water, water, water.

Drink it before singing. Drink it after singing. Maybe best to avoid drinking it while singing.

Laryngitis is an infection. If bacterial, antibiotics may help. If viral, they won't.

Some "Herbs" like garlic are proven to have anti-bacterial properties. Don't be fooled into thinking that "herbs" are automatically safer than "chemicals" (whatever they are !)

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: Bernard
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 12:02 PM

Water... but NEVER cold or chilled, as it acts as an anaesthetic. Room temperature or lukewarm.

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 04:47 PM

i asked in a music shop and they had vocal-eze in the bargain bucket!.i think it has helped, though i only sing a few songs at open mics/folk clubs.i might like to drink room temp water but i dont suppose the pub proprieters would be very happy if we did,nt buy a drink.
my worst problem is mucus in the throat.i dont know if there is anything better than vocal-eze.any recommendations?.i think the throat and breathing exercises i follow from eric arsenaux site have also helped.

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 05:55 PM

too much mucus? try lemon juice in water. ought to help, if only temporarily.

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: Clontarf83
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 01:41 PM

I have used the juice of one lemon, mixed with a little bit of Olive Oil. Seems to relax my throat, and the the lemon cuts through the mucus build up. Room temp water also a must, especially if you suffer from stage fright as I do.

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 12:46 AM

Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (ninjiom-hk.cwahi.net) may be another solution to hoarse and sore throat. i know a lot of people use it, its also non alcoholic, though it's effectiveness is not as good as alcohol based cough medicine, but it's still good to use on not so serious sore or hoarse throat. Hope you are getting well soon!!!

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Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 07:08 AM

"the lemon cuts through the mucus build up"

The acid may help, but only certain lemon species contain ephedrine-like compounds - Aussie 'Bush Lemons' (and at least one ex-commercial species which I cannot remember) for example, most modern commercial lemons have been bred to exclude this chemical content. The 'ephedrine-like' chemical has a noticeable nasal drying effect, which I notice is missing from modern commercial lemon juices. Modern 'lemon juice' may in fact have no actual lemon in it, the flavoring even coming from an 'essence of lemon', which may be obtained from lemon grass!

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: tritoneman
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 07:53 AM

The best thing I know for too much mucus in the throat is rosemary tea. It's very simple and quick to make - just leave a small sprig of rosemary in a mug of hot water for a couple of minutes. It works a treat but be careful not to drink too many cups of it because it'll completely dry your throat out.

Graham

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 10:02 PM

Pei pa koa is pretty decent cough medicine (from herbal as I remembered), great non alcoholic medicine, some western cough medicine are more effective, but this is non drowsy.

You can access info online @
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nin_Jiom_Pei_Pa_Koa
ninjiom.50webs.com

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: paula t
Date: 17 Feb 11 - 06:45 PM

I drink pints of tapwater. If possible I order a few pints early so it warms to room temperature, because most bar staff insist on running the tap to get the water really cold before filling the glass. I never accept the ice offered.I've never met with any objection from bar staff when asking for tapwater.This was not the case twenty years ago. Perhaps they are more enlightened nowadays.

I also make sure I always have Vocalzone on hand. They really help when I've got a gig after a hard day on the chalk face!I've heard about the benefits of eating apples before. I might try it next time!I'll let you know if it works!

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 18 Feb 11 - 04:23 PM

i found some rosemary in our old herb box and i,m drinking it now at this moment.too early to ascertain its efficacy ,but i like the taste-thanks graham

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST,Timothy
Date: 04 May 11 - 04:01 AM

I've gone through the whole list of suggestions. I'm going to try the ones I've formulated into a list. I hope something works. I've been doing an hour and a half's worth of sinus and throat cleansing.

I oil pull, do eucalyptus oil aromatherapy, have ginger root tea with a pinch of slippery elm powder, take a mullein tablet, gargle warm saltwater, and use the Sinus Rinse. It used to work, but now it's become unreliable. What the hell, man? My vocals are based off of open throat technique. It's vital. Still, I haven't wanted to just use Mucinex. Yet. I'm starting natural. Good luck to everyone in my shoes

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST,Desi C
Date: 04 May 11 - 08:47 AM

Seceral pints of Guinness or a good strong real Ale, it won't help your throat any but you won't care any more ;) hot water with lemon is as good as anything

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: Bert
Date: 04 May 11 - 01:15 PM

Well Desi C, Beer will help your throat because hops are a good antiseptic and it is cool. A high hopped light beer would be best. Sip it, and don't drink too much.

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST,Timothy
Date: 05 May 11 - 01:38 AM

How does anyone feel about Wellness's brand of Zinc Throat Spray. It has vitamin c and...well, zinc. Also, does anyone report good results from using Olive Leaf Extract in either the liquid or capsule forms? I've started taking the extract and it certainly gives a boost of well-being. Time will tell for me if it expels any mucus.

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST,dolce voce throat spray
Date: 10 Jun 11 - 04:25 PM

Theres an all natural throat spray out there called "Dolcevoce" that really helps my voice. Its all natural , an tastes great. No chemicals or un pronounceable ingredients. Every singer should check it out.

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST,Barrydraw1
Date: 14 Aug 11 - 04:53 PM

Has anyone tried "Clear Voice" singer's throat spray?

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: GUEST,Just Gotta Sing!
Date: 24 May 12 - 09:45 AM

All the best throat sprays for singers and cheerleaders can be found at http://JUSTGOTTASING.COM. Vocal Health Articles are found at http://a2zvocalhealth.com.

Subject: RE: Singer's Vocal health - throat spray
From: PoppaGator
Date: 24 May 12 - 03:36 PM

When viewing the recently-released documentary series about Geaorge Harrison, I learned that, during a relatively debauched period of his life when he abused his throat badly enought to affect his singing, George regularly gargled with a honey-and-vinegar solution before going on stage. Start with enough hot water to dilute the honey so that the vinegar can be easily stirred in. Tastes sorta like salad dressing.

When I discussed this with friends, more than one person was already familiar with this remedy, and several noted that they added red pepper (e.g., Tabasco or a similar cayenne-pepper sauce like Crystal or Louisiana brand). Tastes like extra-spicy salad dressing...

I also heartily endorse Thayer's Slippery Elm lozenges, in the old-fashioned-looking package, as mentioned above. When my local health-food store was out of stock, I looked it up on the internet and bought a case which has lasted me for a while.

I might add that my usual vocal problem is not illness-related, not mucous buildup or anything like that, but simply the effects of singing much too loud and at too great a length when performing with our local punk-rock sea-shanty ensemble: the Valparasiso Men's Chorus, Destroying Vocal Chords Since Twenty-Aught-Whenever...