Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 29 and March 1, 2020 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 role of digital technology in dealing with a public health crisis with George Barakat, how personal responsibility leads to well being with Rucsandra Mitrea, solo pleasure when you're in a relationship with Carlyle Jansen, and dealing with gut inflammation with Nadia Rizzo ND
We specifically discuss:
Digital Technology and a Public Health Crisis
Technology impacting public health
Information gathering and dissemination
Takeaway points from SARS
Treatment in remote areas - isolating and quarantining
Conveying and sharing information
First Responders
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Omnichannel
Personal Responsibility and The Path to Well-being
Giving away personal responsibility
Interviewing your practitioners
What does giving away your power look like?
How does it feel when you keep your power?
Once you cede your power, can you get it back?
Solo Pleasure When Coupled
Is it okay to masturbate when in a monogamous relationship?
Masturbation and self-esteem
Is this a common practice?
Differences between males and females
Helping with sexual challenges
When your partner isn't there
Is masturbation cheating?
Pornography
Is there such a thing as too much masturbation?
Gut Inflammation
Inflammation in the gut, not belly fat
Food sensitivities vs. food allergies
Determining a food sensitivity
Inflammation and weight retention
Food elimination program
Reintroducing food back into the diet