Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 4, 2019 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 asthma with Joel Thuna, how to "Marie Kondo" your kitchen with Carolyn Tanner Cohen, how to age mindfully with Tracey Soghrati and cooking must-haves, should-wants and don't-needs with Naomi Bussin.
We specifically discuss:
The Natural Treatment of Asthma
What is asthma?
Is there a cure for asthma?
Who is affected by asthma?
What causes asthma?
The"Hygiene Hypothesis"
How do we control asthma?
Dealing with the symptoms of asthma
Common triggers of asthma attacks
Daily prevention of asthma
Reducing stress
Flare ups - anti-inflammatory supplements
How to 'Marie Kondo' your Kitchen
Who is Marie Kondo?
Sparking joy
Organizing and de-cluttering
Clearing the countertops
The refrigerator
The freezer
The pantry
The spice rack
Aging Mindfully
How do you perceive aging?
Stereotypes about aging
Mindfulness and focus on the breath
Mindfulness and acceptance
Keeping an open mind about new ideas
Mindfulness and attention, leading to learning new things
Practice tips
Cooking Must-Haves, Should-Wants and Don't-Needs
Cooking Implement -must haves
Cooking Implement -should wants
Cooking Implement -don't needs
Pantry -must haves
Pantry -should wants
Pantry -don't needs
Cookbook -must haves
Cookbook -should wants
Cookbook -don't needs