It’s hard to believe but November has arrived and with its frigid temperatures (dropping lower every day) comes what could be considered the actors’ Everest: cold and flu season. Getting sick sucks no matter what your job is, but for actors, you are your product and when you’re under the weather, that product is impaired. That’s why, during these next few months, you’ll have to take even better care of yourself than usual, and Backstage Experts are here to help with their most useful tips for health and wellness.
Yes, you are actually what you eat. “Here’s how good nutrition can fuel your potential: You take a fish oil supplement daily, boosting your brain health so you memorize lines faster and retain them with ease. You drink green tea daily. This provides your instrument with the amino acid L-Theanine, proven to reduce anxiety and promote a sense of zen. Hello, grounded auditions! You include a handful of pumpkin seeds in your diet every day, offering your system a super source of zinc that can reduce breakouts and boost the health of your skin cells.” —Kyle Buchanan, actor, health and nutrition expert, and Backstage Expert
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