From: "MaryBeth D. Smith"
Subject: Re: womens business
To: VOCALIST <vocalist>
Organization: Dept. of Music, Southwest Texas State U.
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Katchia:

In addition to the excellent advice already posted, I'd like to add my
two cents worth in the area of nutrition. I have experienced a *huge*
decrease in PMS symptoms since including soy products in my regular
diet. (And I'm pre-menopausal, so the PMS was a *Doozie* :->) I eat
tofu 3-5 times a week, put soy milk on my cereal and use it in recipes,
occasionally use the soy protein powder in smoothies. The nutritional
benefits of soy for women are well documented. Find some good recipes
so the tofu isn't a turn-off. (And of course, drink lots of water all
the time and be smart about your voice use.) Good luck!

MaryBeth D. Smith
Coordinator of Voice/Opera
Southwest Texas State University