We all get hoarse from time to time. Maybe you had a cold or yelled too much at a sporting event. It happens.
(By the way, please see your Doctor if hoarseness or sore throat persists.)
But there’s another surprising (and often invisible) cause for hoarseness that can do some real damage if you don’t take care of it.
That problem is acid reflux where stomach acid irritates your vocal folds making your voice sound dry and hoarse. Not good for a voice over artist!
I didn’t want to take over the counter medication, like Nexium or Prilosec, because of the potentially dangerous side effects.
But I was happy to find 3 simple, natural remedies that really work!
Watch this short video to learn what they are
After you watch the video, I want to know your thoughts. Was this helpful? Write to me in the comments box. I want to learn what’s on your mind so I can support you and share your best practices.
To your voice over success,
Susan Berkley,
Founder, The Great Voice Company
PS
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Always great tips Susan….BRAGGS natural organic is the best vinegar for combating acid reflux! Also consider a buying a water splitter that actually makes Alkaline water. I use it to make my coffee every morning.
Yes, Frank! I have a big bottle of BRAGGS on my shelf. Alkaline water does make great coffee and tea and drinking water with fresh lemon juice in it also makes it alkaline. Thanks for writing
Hi Susan,
I like the tips you gave in this video. I sleep on a wedge pillow and drink about 2 ounces of aloe Vera juice before I go to bed. That has helped my heartburn and reflux.
Cheers!
Thanks Sandie! Yes, Aloe is an amazing plant and few people realize how healthy the juice is.