Please Help

My work as a vocalist requires me to sing three hours every night. I get home at 5 a.m. and wake up at 3 p.m. to have "breakfast". I don't want to quit 9not yet, at least) but I need your advice on how to stay healthy while singing in front of smokers. I have twice gotten UTI, suffer dry skin, a sore throat and live the life of a bat. But I still want to sing. Please advise me on the vitamins and food I should be taking. --many thanks.

[Trance]

Hey sandra,

I'm extremely sorry but I'm unable to follow you. Is it the UTI that is bothering you?

There's really nothing that you can do to protect yourself from secondhand smoke and it's health dangers except to quit and not sing in smoky night clubs. I know many cities are banning smoking in restaurants and bars to protect the health of the workers and non-smoking customers. I guess the best you could do besides quitting is to limit your exposure. When you aren't singing, try to stay in a non-smoking area and avoid the smoke. Also drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.