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Zusatztext Invaluable ... Jahn has assembled a book that is a ready reference for the seasoned and novice, the CCM and the classical conductor, that has great value. Informationen zum Autor Dr. Jahn is a Board-certified otolaryngologist who practices in New York with a special focus on the care of professional voice patients. He has written and lectured widely on the care of singers. Dr. Jahn has had a 30-year association with the Metropolitan Opera as covering physician, has toured with the company, and is Medical Director at the Met. In addition to clinical care, Dr. Jahn has published numerous books and articles, and writes a monthly column in Classical Singer Magazine on health issues.(Singular, 2001), columnist for Classical Singer Magazine Klappentext Anthony F. Jahn, MD, internationally acclaimed otolaryngologist and Director of Medical Services at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, offers a comprehensive guidebook on a wide range of health and disorders that affect the voice. A vital tool for singers, voice teachers, and choral directors, The Singer's Guide to Complete Health empowers vocal performers to take charge of their own minds and bodies, providing advice about a variety of health issues that affect professional well-being as well as remedies to the most important and common health problems that singers face in their careers. "All singers should read [this book] with care...An indispensable book that I think doctors would also be wise to read." --Fred Plotkin, Opervore Zusammenfassung Anthony Jahn, M.D., internationally-acclaimed for his work as an "opera doctor" with some of the most prestigious opera companies in the world, brings together some of the profession's greatest doctors, performers, and instructors in a thorough and comprehensible guidebook on all aspects of health and disease that affect the voice. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Fred Plotkin 1. Good Health and Singing: An Overview Anthony F. Jahn, M. D. 2. The Vocal Apparatus: Structure and Function Anthony F. Jahn, M.D. 3. Pulmonary Medicine for Singers Len Horovitz, M.D. 4. Allergy Basics Boyan Hadjiev, M.D. 5. Disorders of the Nose, Sinuses and Throat Anthony F. Jahn, M.D 6. Hearing and Hearing Loss in Singers Anthony Jahn M.D. Marshall Chasin, Au.D. 7. Hearing conservation and hearing rehabilitation Marshall Chasin, Au.D., David Goldfarb, M.D., Maris Appelbaum, Au.D. 8. Sleep: The Art and Science Rebecca Scott, Ph.D. 9. Hormones and the Voice Jean Abitbol, MD. 10. Pregnancy: A Singer's Primer Anthony F. Jahn, MD 11. Nutrition and Weight Management Sharon Zarabi RD 12. Obesity and Bariatric Surgery for Singers Mitchell S Roslin, MD Barrett Polan 13. A Singer's Perspective on Bariatric Surgery Ory Brown 14. Skin care for the Performing Artist Karen H. Kim, MD Phillip C. Song, MD 15. Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Techniques Andrew Blitzer, MD, DDS 16. Anesthesia for Singers Anthony F. Jahn, MD 17. Facial Plastic Surgery: Maurice M. Khosh, MD 18. Advances in Laryngeal Surgery for Singers Steven M. Zeitels, MD 19. Home Remedies Anthony F. Jahn, MD 20. Medications and the Voice Youngnan Jenny Cho, MD 21. Exercise Programs Annette Osher, MD Richard A. Stein MD 22. Mental Health for Singers David M. Sherman, MD 23. The Alexander Technique Pedro de Alcantara 24. Eastern Philosophy: Practical Implications Steven K.H. Aung, M.D 25. Meditation and Relaxation Techniques Steven K.H. Aung, M.D 26. Yoga for Singers Judith E. Carman, DMA 27. Acupuncture Anthony F. Jahn M.D Gertrude Kubiena MD 28. Chinese Herbal Remedies for Singers Gertrude Kubiena MD 29. A singer's guide to self-screening for Vocal Injuries Anat Keidar, PhD. Nancy Kleemann, MA
