Don’t speak up
This is an interesting article in the news. Teachers speak a lot. We use our voices more than some people in other professions. Anyone who speaks a lot and uses his/her voice to talk to any age group must take care of the voice, an important tool of communication.
I took a speech class in graduate school taught by Dr. Rhonda Kelley, speech pathologist. I learned a great deal about voice care and the proper way to prepare for public speaking. Drink water before speaking. Coat the throat with cough drops. Avoid caffeine drinks and lemon.
Last spring I had an episode in which I lost my voice. My throat had been hoarse and raspy before from a lot of talking or cheering at ball games or concerts, but never completely went out. Rhonda reminded me of a hot tea called Throat Coat. This works wonders and tastes good, too.
Take care of your communication instrument.
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