Carry a bottle of water with you and sip it throughout the day to keep your mouth moistened. Sports drinks or even milk can work as well, but avoid anything that contains sugar or caffeine.  Try eating yogurt and cream because they create a protective layer over the mucosa that can fight dryness. If your mouth is driest after waking up, run a humidifier while you sleep. This keeps the air moist. You could also drink a glass of water or tea before going to bed Chewing and sucking both stimulate saliva production. Use sugarless gum or candy, since people with dry mouth are at high risk of developing cavities.  One clinical trial showed that green tea lozenges may be more effective than other hard lozenges. It's not certain which component of green tea causes this effect, so you may wish to try several brands. If you don't have either of these at home, try sucking on a piece of hard, uncooked pasta. There are several types of foods that can cause pain or mouth infections if you have dry mouth. Reduce these to a minimum, and only eat them with plenty of water:  Acidic foods such as tomatoes or citrus juice. These are especially bad, as they promote tooth decay as well as causing pain. Some people also have an increased saliva flow when they taste or see lemons. Salty and spicy foods, which can cause pain. Toast, crackers, and other dry foods should only be eaten when moistened with sauce or soup. Sugar has a high risk of causing tooth decay. Minimize your intake, and don't brush teeth right away after eating sugary foods. The sugar carries on attacking your teeth for 40 mins-1 hour. If you brush your teeth immediately after eating any meal you are brushing away thin layers of the enamel, leading to highly sensitive teeth. This means when you drink freezing cold water or eat freezing cold food or if you eat sugary sweets, your teeth will hurt. Only brush teeth 40 mins to 1 hour after your meals. There are many types of artificial saliva, including over-the-counter and prescription products. The extra moisture can make you more comfortable, but it will not treat the underlying problem, which has a vast origin.  Ask a doctor first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.  Some people are allergic to the ingredients in some artificial saliva. Call an emergency medical number if you feel shortness of breath, swelling of your tongue, lips, or neck area, or itching. There are a variety of prescription-strength drugs that increase saliva production. If over the counter remedies don't work, make an appointment with your doctor. Your doctor will know which medicine is best for you based on your medical condition and other drugs you are taking.

Summary: Stay hydrated. Chew or suck sugarless candy. Avoid certain foods. Try artificial saliva. Ask for prescription medication.


Buy film, or keep digital camera batteries on hand. Do you have the right plug-in adapter for wherever you're going? How about gear for the weather? A guidebook? A language book? What will make your trip go off without a hitch? Traveling in a car? Make sure to get lots of foodstuffs, water, and things to do. A CD on tape about a road trip or your specific destination will be great to get you in the mood. Consider "On the Road," " Lost in My Own Backyard," "A Walk Through the Woods," or "Washington Schlepped Here," amongst others. Good music is a must, too. No one has ever said to themselves while on vacation, "I'm so glad I practically packed my entire closet." Leave space for shopping and buying souvenirs. Moreover, traveling with lots of luggage restricts your movement and causes discomfort – you'll be moving around a lot, and it'll only be cumbersome. Only pack the necessities.  Stick to basic pieces and a couple pairs of shoes – it's really all you need in terms of clothes regardless of how long your trip is. A few basic shirts and a few basic pants, shorts, or a skirt will do the job. You can then mix and match as necessary. Roll your clothes when packing. This will save you a ton of room and mean you can buy that authentic-looking tiki torch when the mood strikes. Itinerary? Check. Passport and documents? Check. Reservations for practically everything? Check. Now all that's left to do is get going and enjoy yourself. This is the easy part. Now it's time to relax. Don't be tempted to take work or home problems with you – then all this planning will be for naught, making it feel like you're still mentally back home. Leave that laptop and your phone off – now is all about exploring and going on an adventure.

Summary: Buy everything you'll need. Pack light. Go!


Try on your jeans and decide where you would like to hem them. Generally, jeans should fall about an inch above the floor. This will prevent you from tripping and also avoid making your jeans look like they are a size too small. Feel free to alter the length to meet your personal preferences though.

Summary: Decide where to hem.


If you lift your head up, your vocal cords stretch with the movement and your voice may get strained faster. Your tone will likely be off and sound altered as well. To prevent this, always keep your neck straight with your head comfortably facing forwards. This is proper singing form. This also keeps your vocal cords relaxed, so you can hit all the high notes! Before you sing, straighten your back, and square your shoulders. Don’t overstrain yourself so you are uncomfortable, but support your diaphragm by standing straight and tall. Good posture results in good breathing techniques, which is crucial when singing like a professional.  If you don’t have proper posture, you may not be able to develop a full range of major and minor scales, for instance. Avoid being too rigid or stiff. You want to stand up straight, but don't lock your knees or constrict your muscles. To practice good posture, try standing against a wall or lying on your back while singing. To do this, use your abdominal muscles to breathe from your belly or diaphragm region. Inhale quickly and deeply, and then exhale slowly and steadily. This breath cycle allows you to let out rich notes with ease.  Singing with your lungs full of air helps you maintain your pitch and extend your notes for longer. Professional singers have superb air flow regulation, so they can bust out solos or sing 1 note for a long time. before you start to preserve your singing voice. Professionals take care of their voice to keep it in optimal condition. To do this, always start with a vocal warm-up before you sing. A warm-up is an exercise designed to prepare the voice and body for singing. You can do things like roll your lips and practice major and minor scales.  To roll your lips, relax them and blow air through your mouth to get them to vibrate. Then, change your pitch to stretch your vocal cords. This keeps you relaxed while still getting your muscles moving. There are countless warm-up video tutorials online if you need additional resources.
Summary: Keep your neck straight when you sing so you can breathe properly. Maintain good posture to maintain proper singing form. Sing from your diaphragm to control your airflow. Warm up