Laryngitis

I came to Raw as a conclusion, mainly based on how ill I've been this winter. I've never really been a healthy person, with asthma being my main issue. Long story short, I've been sick with sinus infections and bronchitis continually this season. I've had 4 courses of antibiotics in the past two months, and just when I'm feeling better I get sick again. In the middle of those infections I had a bout of the flu, which lasted almost two weeks. It was during that time (about five weeks ago, now) that I totally and completely lost my voice. Being a teacher at a small private school, that was awful. Knowing what I know about the voice, I should have taken a week off to stop the talking and teaching and save my voice, but I didn't have that option so I have suffered until just beginning to get my voice back this week.
I identify myself with my voice and it's been heartbreaking (to say the least) to not have it to use. I've been playing piano in our band and it's not what I want to do....I'm looking forward to seeing the positive effects that raw has on my voice and overall health. I've been on the green smoothies at least once a day for almost 2 weeks, and I've seen more improvement in my health in the past two weeks than with all the supplements people have been throwing my way.
Glad to see this forum!