Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 25th, 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 the natural treatment of inflammation and joint health with Tawnya Ritco; building a “kindful” nation with Bhante Saranapala “The Urban Buddhist Monk”, hydration with Tonic Holistic Nutritionist Megan Horsley and returning to your passion with street artist Mr. Hydde.

Also….The Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Inflammation and Joint Health:

What is inflammation?

Inflammation and pain

Response to injury

stress and inflammation

diet and inflammation

turmeric, celery

supplementation

hydration

pain and mental health

diaphragmatic breathing

Building a “Kindful” Nation:

What does it mean to be “kindful”?

mindfulness

kindness

being kind to yourself

do no harm to yourself or others

shifting attention

creating a kindful nation in Canada

canadaamindfulnation.ca

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Celebrity Reading

Summer Hydration:

The importance of water in the body

electrolytes

hydration is seasonal

tap water – chlorine and fluoride

fluoride and iodine

spring water

water filtration system

other fluids: coconut water, maple water

PURE BEAUTY: Basil and Holy Basil

Returning to your Passion

Walking away from your passion

Coming close to success

Coming back to your passion

Refocusing the attention

Creating for yourself, but connecting to the world

Momentum

Enjoying the process over the result

The Bushwick Collective