A Singer's Wealth and Wellness Resource

The goal of this Healthy Singer blog

2009-07-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

It is time for a dialog about health as it relates to singing!

Whether you are a classical/opera singer like me, or into other forms of music, a singer has to be healthy first and foremost. We must develop and maintain good vocal health, using proper techniques and avoiding smoking, and excessive alcohol. We cannot be too careful when we make a living that depends on two little membrane folds (we call vocal chords) inside our throats.

It is ironic that many of us tend to have sinus or allergy problems that attack our livelihood. The symptoms always seem to flare up just when we have to perform. So we have to be careful not to hurt our voices. But what do you do?

Luckily for me I have found the New Silver Solution by Nutronix International. Since I started using it 7 months ago, I have kept my allergies in check and had no sinus infections. I have always be plagued by sinus infections, but no more. This patented formula is safe and is a great first line of defense becuase it helps the immune system do its job.

I partner it with Sub lingual B-12. Now NuRev, the Resveratrol product (that also includes Acai, Noni berry, and more) is taking the world by storm. It is the best thing since sliced bread.

Then it is important to stay hydrated and to keep you body in PH balance as well. I love the o2 Proformance Hydration for this. But introducing whole foods into your diet is one of the best things you can do in the long run. Try natural sugar, whole wheat pasta, and grains. These small changes can even shed inches from your waistline-Try NuStart - gotta look good on stage right?

All of these products come from Nutronix International. They also have a great skin care system called Atria, which I partner with Mary Kay. Wellness inside and out, is the goal.

Use your music to deal with your emotional issues during this time of year where memories and relationship issues are tough. I like to say Singer Heal Thyself.

Of course having affordable health insurance is a big issue for professional singers. I have found some sites online that give competitive quotes for several companies at a time. If you are an AGMA member, they offer discount cards for your health needs. I think they are looking for a way to help insure members in the future.

Please feel free to leave any wellness related questions here in the comment section, and let's start a conversation.

Resveratol. Anti Aging according to Dr. Oz

2009-05-21T10:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a great breakthrough in wellness. As seen on CNN, 60 Minutes, and Fox News! Dr. Oz takes it and recommends it highly.

This new natural product NuRev is Reseveratol - the compound found in red wine that is concentrated to slow down the aging process, help with weight loss, lower pressure.

We have an added bonus... You can also make money with our company, just by introducing this product to others.

Click here to get a free bottle.

As Seen on TV! Is Your Body Rusting on The Inside?

2009-03-07T22:14:00.000-08:00

Do you know why it is important for the body to be alkaline?

My wellness business, Nutronix International, has just launched a new Infomercial for national TV.

In case the infomercial has not come to your area yet, it will air nationally on the ION Network (cable channel 49 for me) on Wed. March 11. But I wanted you to have an early heads up, and to see this 30 minute program on your own time.

Find out why your organs are rusting on the inside, and what you can do about it!

With today's economy, and the state of the health care system, an investment in healthy longevity is a good one to make. I have my own wellness revolution going. Will you join me?

Go to see the infomercial at http://nuwellnessforall.com

Your health insurance and the presidential campaigns

2009-01-09T06:52:00.000-08:00

Have you lost your health insurance, or had your benefits decrease?

For the past 8 months I have been without health insurance. I had a Cobra plan, but finally had to give up on the $400. a month cost. Then when shopping for other insurance, I was turned down because of pre-existing back injuries and a occasional syncopated heart beat.
So wellness mean more to me than just a fad.

If you are following the political campaign as closely as I have, you probably have opinions on the candidates health plans. Please take the time to review them both.

Like Obama, I believe that health care is a right. However contrary to myths he is not going to force people into socialized medicine. Go to http://www.barackobama.com/issues/healthcare/
and see for yourself.

Let's make a decision to devote ourselves to prevention. I am here with you!

Aging in Wellness

2008-08-30T17:55:00.000-07:00

Dear Fellow Baby Boomers.

People always tell me that I don't look old enough to have a grown daughter. Well the years and a few good Creole genes have been kind to my face, but I am constantly aware that I have to be kinder to my body, because the years- and a few car accidents- have not been so kind to it. As a singer traveling around a lot, this in important.

So what are the secrets to aging in wellness?

1. Staying focused on your purpose in life, by pursuing your dreams!
2. Remembering you are not a number. Age is a fact but not a factor in happiness!
3. Eating those fattening things you like as a treat and not as a daily habit
4. Focusing on prevention of illness rather than being a hard head about your diet and then being surprised when you get sick!
5. Dancing every chance you get!
6. Rembering water is your friend!

#1. I just returned from performing in concert in Paris, a long time dream of mine. Pursuing this dream and achieving it has been fantastic and takes care of #2 as well
#3 and 4... Well this is not always easy with the Creole cooking in New Orleans, but I am doing OK with staying focused....most of the time. LOL!!!!
#5 Just had a great time dancing the other day even though a very long hot soak in the tub quickly followed!
#6 Water is indeed my friend. I am going to get some now.

But in case I am not always as diligent as I should be, I have found some products that I really like and that are having a great impact on my aging in wellness.

I just discovered in Berry Greens Boost ! 1 serving of Berry Greens Boost in an 8 ounce glass of water (or you could add it to juice- I like that) has all the nutrients of 8 salads, increases your energy, mental clarity, and strengthens your immune system.
It comes in single serving packs for people on the go. It gives you lots of energy without sugar or caffeine. And if you have colon cancer in your family like I do you will want to take advantage of BG Boost's colon cleansing properties.

I wish I had BGBoost when I was in Paris, because the flight was a little challenging! But I drank it the other day and I was ready to go!! There is a great video on the website that explains it all!

So join me in my new Aging in Wellness adventure! Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. What are you all doing?

Paris Success!!!

2008-06-20T08:17:00.000-07:00

I am back from Paris! Came in late Wednesday night. Here is a picture of me and my daughter Aria- also a mezzo- who sang on the program.

Here is a little trip summary:
My first day started with a rehearsal in an historic home of a Parisian.It was a beautiful place with ornamented high ceilings, a grand piano, and a balcony overlooking the upscale Trocadero neighborhood.

All performances and church services went very well.
My concert at The American Church in Paris was well attended- almost packed! Considering President Bush was in town blocking the roads all weekend and that there were many concerts and an opera to compete with, I am thrilled at the outcome!!! But because of Bush, I almost missed singing the Saturday Mass at St. Joseph's, and almost could not get back to my hotel after the Sunday morning Presbyterian service because we could not get across the Champs Elysees.

Considering most of what I sang was in French, and they can be tough on outsiders regarding their language, the fact that no one walked out was a win for me. LOL!!! In fact I think I made quite a few new Paris friends. God is good! We have been also talking about a future engagement. We shall see!

I recorded it for a new CD, so I am excited about that. And I even sold some of my "Hymns for New Orleans" CDs afterwards.
AND a plug for our free advertising---Someone in the audience was later online at where I also have Nutronix ads posted and she found my CD there- purchased it and sent me a note about how much she enjoyed the concert. So people all over the world do pay attention to that site.

My online business continued to grow while I was gone too. It has been a win, win!!!

Financial and Time Freedom for Performers

2008-05-17T06:29:00.000-07:00

For singers who want to keep a flexible schedule for performances, it is not always easy. While you are building your career, you may find that there are lulls between engagements. Yet you need to have the time to practice, and learn music. Many times singers look for day jobs only to find that they have to keep their artistic engagements more than they are at work. This is why many artists are looking for ways to work from home. That's what is so great about the changes in the online industry. These changes are so powerful that many large corporations have restructured to allow employees to work from home. However the income from "at home jobs" is often insufficient, and rarely worth the time.

It is more to your advantage to spend the time building not just an online job, but instead a home based business that will pay significant residual income over time. This income can also cover health insurance premiums.

The Wellness and Skincare and Weight Loss Industries are trillion dollar industries and through network marketing companies offer great potential for large earnings, and can travel around the world in your laptop!
If you have to work on the side why not do something that will pay you into your retirement. New enhancements have been made to the profit sharing online business called The Berry Tree and is certainly worth a look. They are giving away $500. to a lucky new member this month!

For those of you just headed to college, there are many ways to make a living in the music industry if you want singing to be a secondary career. You may want to look into Music Therapy, Music Business, and Music Education as degree alternatives. Couple that degree with computer technology classes because music has definitely gone digital!!!

Dr. Phil Exposed The MRSA Super Bug!

2008-04-22T18:28:00.000-07:00

The U.S. Patented New Silver Solution by Nutronix International has been proven to kill the Super Bug called MRSA.
Here is how it works:

* Our silver uses a new technology. These nano particles to go in to assist the immune system and then leaves the body with silver intact. Silver does not store up in the system.There are no side effects or after effects.
* Because it doesn't store up in your system like antibiotics, you don't build up a resistance to it.
* Silver does not kill good bacteria, so you don't have infections break out elsewhere as can happen with antibiotics
* If your doctor prescribes antibiotics however, The New Silver Solution still works with the immune system to speed up your recovery time.

Every household should keep a bottle on hand! Don't wait for MRSA to
touch your family.

Be the one that discovers new technology to keep the family healthy!

Lose Weight to Win our $10,000 Challenge

2008-01-06T21:05:00.000-08:00

Singers, lose the weight you gained during the holidays!!!
Nutronix International has your New Year Resolution SOLUTION!

On January 15, Nutronix will launch its "LOSE TO WIN"
NuStart Challenge, a personal growth and body transformation contest. Our GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive $10,000 CASH!

What you will receive when you participate:

NuFit Online personal training service, including customize exercise and nutritional plans
NuStart Body Balance Program nutritional supplements . Our specially formulated products will support your body transformation and help you reach your fitness goals

There are 5 simple steps

Step 1 Purchase the NuStart Jumpstart Pack

Step 2 Sign up for an auto ship of the NuStart Maintenance Pack

Step 3 Set up your Nufit account upon receiving your "Welcome"email with login and password information

Step 4 Read and complete the "Pre-Entry" forms found inside your package. Take your "before" photos

Step 5 Return your "Pre- Entry" forms and "before" photos to Nutronix International within 10 days of starting your Challenge

GET STARTED by clicking on the "NuStart" icon on the home page at http://shopnutronix.com/gjoseph

I will be losing too!!

What is Shu-Li?

2008-01-03T09:14:00.000-08:00

We all love to eat good food. The down side is that while the body is trying to process all this food, it can be vulnerable to attack. The liver says "Do what?". The kidneys say "Oh my" and your stomach says "just sit down". So when the fun is over, maybe it would be good to start the New Year with a fresh new internal system with Shu-li. Then the rest of your year will be Happy

The Shu Li^™Pouch utilizes the Far Infra Red Radiation (FIR) effect of certain materials to generate the stimulation of meridian/acupuncture points. The concept of stimulating acupuncture points at the base of the feet, for example through reflexology massage, is well established. FIR has been researched for many years in Japan, China, the USA, and Sweden for a wide variety of conditions. Effects of Far Infra Red rays on our human body:

Activates water molecules in our body
Improve oxygen level in our body
Reducing the acidic level in our body
Improve nervous system
Warming and eliminating fats, chemicals and toxins from our blood and thus smoothening the flow of blood
Elimination of other waste from the body

Doesn't sound too festive?
Neither does a heart attack! :-)
Happy New Year!!

Singer, Heal Thyself!

2007-11-18T10:00:00.000-08:00

Singers are often told how their voice helps others, but do we know how to use it to help ourselves?

Singers what do you do when you face a major personal crisis- or as I prefer to call it death plague and pestilence? What do you do when you are in such shock that no sound will come out when you try to sing?

You stay quiet and listen to the songs that make themselves known to your mind.

A few days after Hurricane Katrina and failed New Orleans levees had left my home soaking in 10 feet of water, someone asked me to sing. But nothing would come out.
This had never happened to me before. I then realized I was in shock.

So as I sat quietly with my daughter, I began to hear a faint sound in my head. Then I became aware that something had been playing in the back of my mind all day, Was it the hymn I wanted to sing that day? Was it the Art Songs I had been working on before Katrina? No! Another hymn was there. It gave me permission to cry out to God. "I Need thee Every Hour" was there in my head. And there I let it play until I could bring it to the outside. Until I could cry, and until the sounds made it my lips. I later added it to my CD because it was salvation for me.

Time after time, I have experienced emotional healing from song lyrics that enter my mind. The songs are gifts that come after deep sorrow- when I need them most. They are not always Hymns, but are always to the point. They often move me to positive action and life affirming decisions. I have learned to stop and listen.

When I was in college at Loyola, my Father told me that no matter what happened in my life, I would always have my music. In addition to studying voice, I was a music therapy major. So I thought he was speaking about career. His words turned out to be gospel in my life.

Be still and listen fellow singers, you may be surprised at what you hear!

Dreams Do Come True!!!

2007-11-08T10:36:00.000-08:00

I have to add this to the blog today because I am so excited!!
Sometimes a singers pursuit for a successful career just never seems like it is going to happen.

So if you are one of the few singers that missed Paul Potts, the YouTube phenom on Oprah, you better get caught up!!

This 36 year old cellphone salesman and ""too shy" opera singer stands as a testament that dreams do come true. His performance of Nessun Dorma from Turandot on Simon Cowell's "Britain's Got Talent" was one of the top viewed YouTube clips, which brought him to Oprah's attention.

Paul wowed the British audience and won the competition. And Simon signed him to a his record label right away. His record "One Chance" has sold 10 million copies!!

Get out there singers, Keep trying! Your one chance will happen. I am on it!

Take a look at Oprah's YouTube show and see his wonderful story.