I've been prone to long persistent coughs and colds ever since I was a kid (I'm in my 40s now)... until about two years ago... when I started diligently vocal training 30 - 60 mins a day.
It's crazy how much of a positive effect it's had on my overall health. I've only gotten sick twice in the last two years, both lasting no more than a few days. (Compared to many times a year, typically lasting 2 - 4 weeks.)
I don't know if there have been any real studies done on this, but my hypothesis is that vocal training works the whole respiratory tract, improving blood flow, strengthening lungs, and flushing out toxins regularly. Whatever it is, it's quite amazing.
I stumbled on this side-effect entirely accidentally, so I don't know. But you can start by going to youtube and looking for some daily vocal exercises.
It's crazy how much of a positive effect it's had on my overall health. I've only gotten sick twice in the last two years, both lasting no more than a few days. (Compared to many times a year, typically lasting 2 - 4 weeks.)
I don't know if there have been any real studies done on this, but my hypothesis is that vocal training works the whole respiratory tract, improving blood flow, strengthening lungs, and flushing out toxins regularly. Whatever it is, it's quite amazing.
Bonus, I can sing better now :-)