Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 16 and 17, 2019 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we discuss the amazing healing benefits of Rhodiola Rosea with Dr. Elie Klein ND, reconciling dignity vs. safety while aging with David Bernstein, breaking the cycle of pain with Rucsandra Mitrea and cooking with salt with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

We specifically discuss:

Rhodiola Rosea

What is Rhodiola Rosea?

How is Rhodiola Rosea cultivated and harvested?

How was Rhodiola Rosea injested traditionally and currently?

What was Rhodiola Rosea traditionally used for?

Chronic stress

Chronic pain

Energy and libido

Digestive ailments

Mood, anxiety, mental acuity

Contraindications

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Reconciling Dignity vs. Safety

Safety vs. Autonomy

Dignity, Identity and Independence

Compromised dignity and aging

Breaking The Cycle of Pain

What is the cycle of pain?

The stages of the cycle of pain

Dealing with fear and stress

Deterioration of mobility

How to break the cycle of pain

Pain and emotions

The process isn't linear

Cooking With Salt

The role of salt in cooking

Salt intake and reduction

Table salt

Sea salt, Maldon salt, Fleur de sel

Kosher salt

Brining

Pink Himalayan Salt

Salt substitutions and density