title: Complementary and integrative treatments: the voice.
abstract: This article discusses the use of an integrative approach in the evaluation and management of the voice. The article begins with a look at the larynx and antioxidant therapy, followed by methods to relieve the pain associated with myofacial trigger points, and the herbs and supplements that can be used by vocalists to replace conventional medications in allergies and reflux. The article concludes with a reminder of the reasons why many vocalists turn to complementary and integrative treatments.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Asher Integrative Ear, Nose, and Throat, New York, NY 10065, USA. drasher@asherentd.com
authors.forename: Benjamin F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Asher
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055048:Integrative Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000628:therapy*