Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 1st, 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 explore Fall immune issues with Dr. Gordon Chang, discuss restaurant etiquette do’s and don’ts with Vito Marinuzzi, how changing your lifestyle might prevent dementia with Dr. Nicole Anderson and acupuncture for pain relief with Ted Snider

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

We specifically discuss:

Fall Immunity Issues:

The Immune System

cancer cells and the immune system

white blood cells, passive immunity

natural remedies to boosting immunity

priming the white blood cells

antibodies

vaccinations

athletes and heavy training

Restaurant Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts:

the restaurant is the “show”

communication

reservations: no/shows, lateness, cancellation fees

ordering

menu reading

altering dishes

bad behaviour

Changing Your Lifestyle to Prevent Dementia:

What is dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease causes dementia

manifestations of dementia

cognitive functions

no current treatments for dementia

building cognitive reserve – neuroplasticity

higher education: continued education

physical exercise

healthy diet

Baycrest clinical trials

PURE BEAUTY: Aloe Vera

Acupuncture for Pain Relief:

Pain relief and modern medicine

acupuncture is non-invasive

treating the root cause

What is acupuncture?

acupuncture and pain

back pain

neck and shoulder pain

chronic vs acute pain

headaches

acupuncture as a complimentary treatment