Health Tips from Dr. Pomfret

Dr. Pomfret suggested I pass along these health tips for the UAB singers:

Health Tips for Performing Singers

• Sleep – 8 hours for top form
• Diet – eat healthy and take a vitamin/mineral supplement
• Exercise – 30 min. per day
• Water – 8 glasses per day (64 oz.)
• Practice – daily warm-up plus repertoire
• Avoid drying agents: caffeine, alcohol, antihistamine, decongestants
• Avoid anti-clotting agents: aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
• (Tylenol is okay)

Fighting the Common Cold

• Rest is the only cure
• Zinc (ZiCam or Cold-eeze) reduces severity of viral infections
• Fluids – keep up intake
• Mucinex and Guaifenesin keep thick mucus flowing
• Conserve the voice by reducing range, volume, and talking
• Hand-washing/hand sanitizer will prevent spread of germs

Thanks Dr. Pomfret! We are glad you are here.