Best and Worst Foods for Your Voice
Between singing along to your favorite carols and video calling your loved ones this holiday season, you may find that your voice is more fatigued than it has been during the past several months of social distancing. It’s important to care for your voice in order to avoid common issues like vocal cord nodules or…
What Are the Most Common Voice Disorders?
Voice disorders occur when the quality, pitch, tone or volume of someone’s voice is abnormal or inappropriate for their age, gender, cultural background or geographic location. In other words, a voice disorder occurs when someone’s voice doesn’t meet their daily needs. It is often the case there is a medical condition causing the voice problems….
What’s the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. Because thyroid hormones help control growth, cell repair and metabolism, people who don’t produce enough may experience fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, depression and feeling cold. The condition affects 1-2% of the population and is 10 times more likely to affect women…
Do You Snore or Have Sleep Apnea?
Most people snore at some point in their lives, usually when suffering from a cold, during allergy season or after drinking. However, for many people, snoring is not merely an annoyance for their sleeping partner, but a sign of a serious health condition known as sleep apnea. Below is a guide to help you determine…
What Is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is an umbrella term for inflammation of the tonsils caused by a virus or bacterial infection. A lot of conditions can cause inflammation, from the common cold to the flu to strep throat. What Causes Tonsillitis? “Strep throat is a common cause of tonsillitis, but it’s not the only cause,” explained Kara Meister, head…
