Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 24, 2018 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 all about antioxidants with Dr. Gordon Chang; how to avoid yoga injuries with local yogi Tracey Soghrati and optimizing your digestion with Dr. Jodi Larry ND

We specifically discuss:

All About Antioxidants:

the basics

antioxidants are not the same

free radicals

how are antioxidants effective?

every disease relates to free radicals

inflammation

the right and wide variety of antioxidants

Can antioxidants ward off illness?

Can antioxidants stop aging?

Supplements that act as antioxidants

Avoiding Yoga Injuries:

injuries in class: repetitive strain

the evolution of yoga injuries

functional movement

avoiding injuries in normal practice

postural assessment

“sitting slump”

poses that “pose” problems

headstand, handstands and yoga push-ups

Optimizing Digestion

IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome

causes

diet- processed food, preservatives and stabilizers

emotions

Enteric nervous system

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

Aiding digestion: anti-inflammatory

Ginger and Fiber