DEAR DAIRY

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DEAR DAIRY

Milk creates and leaves a thick layer of phlegm on your vocal colds,and eventually make you sound less than expected. Don't get me wrong,milk is good nutrition but as a singer who is always on the milk stand/on stage or in the studio, milk is not the friendliest liquid you can absorb, it won't damage your vocal cords but gradually its residue will leave a hitch in your flow.
When ever you have the urge to take dairy, always gargle with warm water with a slice of lemon. Don't over do the citrus, its known to dry out the vocal area.

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