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Alternative Treatment for Spasmodic Dysphonia
The only two effective methods for treating spasmodic dysphonia are complete voice rest for several weeks or talking only in a humming voice for a prolonged period of time. Despite its success, the latter method lacks credibility and commercialization due to the lack of scientific evidence.
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A surgery and a method that requires humming at the key of F for weeks have been found to heal vocal cord injuries, but their mechanisms of action are still unknown.
1:44:37 - 1:47:33 (02:56)
Summary
A surgery and a method that requires humming at the key of F for weeks have been found to heal vocal cord injuries, but their mechanisms of action are still unknown.
ChapterAlternative Treatment for Spasmodic Dysphonia
Episode#106: Scott Adams: The Man Behind Dilbert
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The only two therapies that have been proven to work for spasmodic dysphonia are extended periods of silence lasting for weeks or months, and silent meditation retreats are a possible treatment option to consider.
1:47:33 - 1:49:19 (01:46)
Summary
The only two therapies that have been proven to work for spasmodic dysphonia are extended periods of silence lasting for weeks or months, and silent meditation retreats are a possible treatment option to consider.
ChapterAlternative Treatment for Spasmodic Dysphonia
Episode#106: Scott Adams: The Man Behind Dilbert
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A doctor found that humming in the key of F had a 10 to 20% chance of curing spasmodic dysphonia, but the medical community discredited him, saying that the participants were misdiagnosed.
1:49:19 - 1:50:27 (01:07)
Summary
A doctor found that humming in the key of F had a 10 to 20% chance of curing spasmodic dysphonia, but the medical community discredited him, saying that the participants were misdiagnosed.