honey's vocal fave's
STEAMERS
Here are the things I would HIGHLY recommend to any singer, touring or not for an upleveled life- In full transparency, I will get an affiliate kickback if you purchase using the links I provide here.
Steamers are an excelent tool for travel, changing climate, altitude, or simply temperature changing from day to night can cause a reaction in your throat.
Steam 10-15 mins day and/or night or just before a gig or session.
HUMIDIFIERS
You have no Idea what you're missing if you don't already use a humidifier religiously. I keep mine going a l day and a l night, but while I'm sleeping it's a NON-NEGOTIABLE!
Gotta have that mist keeping my throat hydrated while I'm sleeping especialy if you're snoring or breathing heavily - which is common.
DIFFUSERS
This handy, low cost item is a game changer and will enrich your life in many ways, but I find my sleep quality is enhanced when I add this to my bedtime routine.
ESSENTIAL OILS
I use these in my diffuser but I often put a drop on my palms, cup my face and breathe deep. I will also use citrus as a natural-less invasive hand sanitizer and I put a drop
of lavender on my sleep mask and massage some into my scalp before sleep ( good for hair growth too.)
LEMON JUICE
Create the habit of starting your day with an entire lemon in 32 oz of water (chug it!) This enhances your overall health and give your body a kickstart.
Lemon is also the ONLY alkalizing citrus fruit there is, and our PH balance affects our gut which affects our throat as we l. Add lemon to water and hot tea. Often.
ALWAYS BUY FRESH - ORGANIC WHEN YOU CAN
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (WITH THE MOTHER)
Some people wake up able to sing like Pavoratti. Not me. But a quick ACV gargle will get me there MUCH quicker. Try and swoosh and gargle non-stop for 2 minutes!
Then swallow (I know .but do it!)
HONEY
There are endless benefits to adding honey to your life. But let's face it. It's a delicious way to treat your throat to soothing goodness. Add to tea, or enjoy straight. Manuka
is the highest quality and these packets are so easy to carry and squeeze upon request. I LOVE THEM!
OTHER MUST HAVES**
These should rea ly be at the TOP OF THE LIST! Trust me, just have these in your life, your car, your purse, your murse, and enjoy.