Sally,
Since apnea has much to do with loose or excess tissue in the throat and velum collapsing and obstructing the airway I don't see how studying voice would relieve it. Weight loss can have an effect on it because of the loss of adipose tissue but singing? I think not.
By the way, did this student tell you that others had noted that his apnea had ceased or is this a self-diagnosis? If it's a self diagnosis it may be that he no longer awakens himself during episodes of apnea or that something has occurred to lessen the severity of the condition. It could be as simple as a change of sleeping position. Cindy Donnell -----Original Message----- From: Sally Bradshaw <songful@c...> From: Sally Bradshaw <songful@c...> To: vocalist <vocalist-temporary@egroups.com> To: vocalist <vocalist-temporary@egroups.com> Date: Thursday, January 11, 2001 7:19 AM Subject: [vocalist] Question: What effect does singing have on physical health?
I would like some information, even scientific, on the beneficial effects of singing on health. I believe that it raises endorphins and that it is cardiovascular. Does it improve core body strength? Does anyone have experience of it clearing symptoms? I myself had a pupil who suffered from sleep apnoea before learning with me (a condition in which breathing stops in sleep and you wake fighting for breath) and told me that it had stopped completely after learning to release her breath and sing freely. Feedback would be gratefully received.
Sally
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