Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 29 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 talk about diagnosing and advocating Arthritis, with Janet Yale; meal prep master with Tonic Sex Expert Megan Horsley; how to have that long term care conversation with David Bernstein and sleep hygiene with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Arthritis and Advocacy

What is Arthritis?

osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

symptoms of arthritis

Who can diagnose arthritis

The Symptom Checker

Who is affected by arthritis?

chronic pain

self advocacy

medical cannabis

quality of life

Having that Long Term Care Conversation

How do you enter into the conversation?

The starting point: Where do they want to live?

retro-fitting the home

Issues around the living will

avoiding falling

the financial concerns

managing expectations

health binder

speak with the doctors

speak with the lawyers, accountants and investment specialists

Meal Prep Mastery

Are meal boxes necessary?

Carving out the time

What are the benefits of meal prep?

Find your inspiration

Buying in bulk

Expanding recipes – simple recipes

quality containers

what types of foods are appropriate?

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Fulfillment

Sleep Hygiene:

Why is sleep important?

sleep and weight loss

sleep and disease

sleep and aging

What is stopping us from sleeping properly?

Eating before sleep

Sleep rituals

Sleep temperature

Light regulation

snoring

Sleep apnea and weight loss

herbal remedies

jet lag and melatonin