Taking Care of Your Voice: Vocal Hygiene Tips
MAY 28, 2025Prioritize your vocal health with these practical vocal hygiene tips to improve communication and overall well-being.
Read MoreWelcome back to our series on how to "ring in your healthiest year yet." You are halfway through learning how to implement resolutions that stick. Today’s resolution makeover is: Go on a diet. Diet plans and protocols for weight loss continue to grow in numbers. Should you go Keto? Paleo? Try a cleanse? How do you navigate the diet scene – it can be quite overwhelming. I prefer the term eating plan instead of “diet” which insinuates restrictive and short term.
I always recommend if you are going to adopt a new eating style that eliminates whole food groups or requires supplements, please consult your health care provider. Eliminating whole food groups can create nutritional imbalances that can have serious effects on health and certain supplements may interact with medication you are taking. That being said, eating styles should be assessed individually because everyone has different schedules, health conditions, lifestyles etc.
Find an eating plan that encourages a balance of whole food sources: fruits, vegetables, whole grains and quality meats. It’s also great if the plan provides education to teach you how to choose and prepare healthful foods at home, and how to have flexibility when dining out. Finally, a plan should encourage exercise and teach you to find ways to be active during the day.
Eating plans or diets are all around us, be sure to choose carefully! Get your healthcare team involved, and do your research on the style you plan to adopt. Be sure to consider flexibility, sustainability and enjoyment when making your decision. Don’t be afraid to change your mind - if you start a plan and you don’t feel great while doing it, find a better option!
Read the final post in this series by the CHI Health Nutrition Services team - SMART goals!
Prioritize your vocal health with these practical vocal hygiene tips to improve communication and overall well-being.
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