Nutrition for Musicians

By Karen Stauffer
Nutritionist

Let me introduce myself.  I've been active in the field of health and nutrition for 28 years, running my own shop for over 10.  I have a degree in nutrition but most of my nutrition knowledge is current because I read a lot!  (Constantly, in fact.)

Most of my friends seem to be Musicians and a fair number of my customers are Musicians, Singers and Actors (both famous and relatively unknown).  Professional performers know from experience how important good nutrition is to their careers, including Vitamin and Herbal supplements.  It often hits them the first time they're on stage, and they're worn out after the third song.  They start wondering how they're ever going to survive the next hour of their show!

What I do: Intuitional Nutritional Counseling, which involves answering your questions, making suggestions on what to ask your doctor, and giving information to help strengthen weakened areas of function.

What I cannot do: Diagnose any diseases or prescribe for specific illnesses.  That we leave to your doctor (who I will be glad to work with).

The links below contain certain topics especially for Musicians and Performers - but you'll notice they actually fit almost everyone...

#1 "Keeping Your Mind Sharp"

#2 "Keeping Up With Your Groupies"

#3 "Stress Reduction"

#4 "Alcohol"

#5 "Jet/Bus Lag and Sleep Problems"

#6 "Keep Your Voice (and Your Lungs) Healthy"

Karen's e-mail is "KarenStauffer@professorpooch.com".  She also can usually be reached at her 800 number (1-800-651-3820) during normal business hours for brief questions.  Longer consultations can be arranged.  (Of course all names are kept confidential, as are details of any medical conditions.)  If she is not there, please leave a message, either with her assistants or her machine.

Store hours: (Eastern Time)
Monday through Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm;
Sunday 11am-5pm

River of Life Natural Foods is located at:
5743 Rt. 202 - Lahaska, PA
[Snail mail: P.O. Box 215 Lahaska, Pa. 18931]