Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 3, 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 hemorrhoids with Joel Thuna, “Genius Desserts” with Naomi Bussin, the importance of sleep with Kathleen Trotter and breakfast hacks with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen.

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Hemorrhoids

What are hemorrhoids?

What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?

3 kinds of hemorrhoids? -Internal hemorrhoids, External hemorrhoids, Thrombosed hemorrhoids

Why do people get hemorrhoids?

The natural prevention of hemorrhoids

soluble and insoluble fibre

Laxatives

The natural treatment of hemorrhoids

Natural health ingredients

“Genius Desserts”

“Genius Desserts” by Food 52

community tested recipes

recipes that solve problems

easy recipes

innovations

Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake

World Peace Cookies

baking tips

reducing sugar in recipes

Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treats

The Importance of Sleep

Lack of Sleep is the new norm

regular sleep and the connection to health

How do you get more sleep?

Sleep routines

Quality of sleep

Hormone rebalancing

Sleepiness vs Tiredness

Breakfast Hacks

The most important meal of the day

Breakfast on the go

meal prep – individual portions

chia seeds

pancake flours

muffin tin frittata