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I was asked today whether essential oils would help 'soften' a vocal nodule, and while I use Doterra Essential Oils daily, my answer would be unfortunately, no. At least not to the extent that would be necessary to totally get rid of the node. Sadly, there's no easy fix for nodules except complete vocal rest. When I had nodes very early in my career due to bad vocal coaching and singing too hard, I had to stop talking for A MONTH in order for the nodules to heal, diminish, and finally resolve. A healthy, stress free lifestyle with a good diet can speed the process, as with any health challenge, and essential oils have wonderful healing properties. But in order for the nodes to resolve the vocal cords have to stop vibrating, hitting and 'rubbing' together. I liken it to a callous or blister on your foot. If you keep wearing shoes that are too tight and continually rub on the callous, it will just get larger and tougher. You've got to stop using the voice and vocal cords before the nodules go away. Once the nodules are gone, you can then begin learning how to use the voice correctly so that you won't ever get nodes again. But by repeating the same bad vocal habits, chances are good that nodules will form again. So practice good health; learn to sing and speak so that you're not straining your voice, and you should be nodule free for life! 
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6 Comments
6/16/2013 02:25:08 am
There are a variety of scented oils that we can take advantage of a relaxation
Claudia Howard
7/15/2015 01:51:40 pm
I've used DoTERRA oils for about a year now. Just recently I lost my voice for two months, and my ENT doctor diagnosed me with spasmodic dysphonia. In talking with my chiropractor this morning, he asked me what essential oils I was using on my neck. He thought frankincense would be good, but suggested I check further as someone might already have come up with a recipe I could use in my roller bottles. I'm 74 now, but my voice problems started as yours did with poor coaching and hard use of my voice with singing. My problems began in my late teens. Would you have any suggestions for essential oils I can use at the front of my neck to affect my vocal cords, or any other ways of using the essential oils?
Kir Lou
4/22/2017 03:30:59 pm
How is the SD? Are you on an y of the SD sites? Have you learned more on what helps Spasmodic Dysphonia for you?
Kate HALBIG
8/4/2019 10:36:02 am
My pastor suffers with nodules and wanted to offer some help 8/5/2019 05:57:48 pm
Hi Kate,
Beth Lawrence
7/17/2015 08:59:03 am
I'm sorry you're having problems with your voice. My intuitive suggestion would be to apply Roman Chamomile along the throat muscles with the intention to relax the musculature. After application, begin speaking very slowly and deliberately, concentrating on ease and relaxation of the vocal mechanism. Leave a Reply. |
From Beth LawrenceIf you're serious about singing then you've got to take care of your voice. Here are some healthy ways to do that! AuthorBeth Lawrence, Award-winning singer, songwriter and author of "From Shower To Stage...7 Easy Steps for Singing Like A Pro!"  
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