Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 13, 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 chat about the secrets of beautiful skin with Dr. Gordon Chang, intermittent fasting with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND, mindfulness and gratitude with Tracey Soghrati and the best farmers markets in Toronto with Megan Horsley

We specifically discuss:

The Secrets of Beautiful Skin:

Renewing skin from the inside

Free Radicals

Antioxidants in the skin

Vitamins B, C, D, E, Omega 3 Oils,

Minerals - Silicon, Zinc, Copper

Collagen - elasticity of skin

Sources of Collagen

Acne - plugged up glands

Hyaluronic Acid

Intermittent Fasting:

What is intermittent fasting?

Is intermittent fasting dieting?

What is the theory of intermittent fasting?

16/8 intermittent fasting

Hgh

5/2 intermittent fasting

Does intermittent fasting work for everyone?

What are the difficulties of intermittent fasting?

What sort of results can one expect?

What are the drawbacks/contraindications to intermittent fasting?

Mindfulness and Gratitude:

How do you describe gratitude?

The negativity bias

Mindfulness vs. negativity

Gratitude in the context of marriage

Bringing attention to things you take for granted

People with gratitude have more energy

Gratitude and wellness

Limitations of mindfulness

The actual practice of gratitude

Toronto's Best Farmers Markets:

Advantages of going to a farmers market

Fresh foods

Fun!

Withrow Farmers Market

Unique products

Evergreen/Brickworks Farmers Market

Communication with Farmers/Education

Supporting farmers