Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 14 and 15, 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 natural treatment of hangovers with Joel Thuna, home holiday entertaining tips with Naomi Bussin, managing osteoporosis and osteoarthritis through exercise with Kathleen Trotter and the best oils to cook with with Carolyn Tanner Cohen
We specifically discuss:
The Natural Treatment of Hangovers
What is a hangover and what are the symptoms?
Hangover prevention
Common hangover myths: mixing drinks, ingesting fat
Alcohol is a diuretic - drink water
Hangovers are associated with low blood sugar
Lifestyle approaches to hangovers - exercise
Herbal remedies - inflammation and liver support
Activated charcoal - fact and myth
Upset Stomach
Mental Fog
Sleep
Home Holiday Entertaining Tips
Why is entertaining so stressful?
Having people over vs. entertaining
Myers Briggs entertaining style
Planning for stress free entertaining
Nothing Fancy - Alison Roman
Get your guests involved
Bring the get together into the kitchen
Don't apologize
What's old is new
Menu building - start with the main course
Managing Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Through Exercise
What is the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?
Exercises that help with bone strength
Exercises that help with cartilage
Muscular strength and bio-mechanics
Lifestyle modifications for osteoporosis
Core strength and rotation
Cold damp weather
Avoiding falls
Is yoga appropriate for those who have osteoporosis?
The Best Oils To Cook With
Oils you shouldn't use -Canola Oil
The smoke point of oil
Grapeseed oil -> Sunflower oil -> Olive oil ->Refined Coconut oil
The flavour of oil
Neutral flavoured oils
Health benefits of oils