Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 7 and 8, 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 women's health issues with Andrea Donsky RHN, interior designing for seniors with Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello, drinking your calories with Shauna Lindzon, and how the "Right Effort" can help you attain your health goals with Kathleen Trotter

We specifically discuss:

Women's Health Issues

Women's heart health

Presentations of heart disease in women

Diminishing risk of heart disease in women

Fitness: mental health, bone density, muscle mass

Maintaining muscle mass

Getting enough protein

Beef bone broth and collagen

Bone broth capsules or powders

Interior Design for Seniors

Maneuverability

Aging in place

Independence in the home

The front door

Organizing - for height, weight, etc.

Condominiums - entries, washroom size

Comfort

Drinking Your Calories

Alcohols

Flavouring -syrups, juices, bitters

Kombucha

Specialty coffee drink

Smoothies and juices

"The Right Effort" and Health Goals

Right effort vs. busy effort

The outdated version of yourself

Starting somewhere

The right equipment

Making smart goals

Growth oriented mindset

Tweak the plan as you proceed

Guilt > shame