Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 28 and 29, 2020 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 immune system function and support with Ian Clark, Virtual Care and the Myths of Digital Health with Michael Green and Dr. Ramana Appireddy, meatless Mondays with Carolyn Tanner Cohen and how Allicin can help fight off viral and bacterial infections with Dr. Peter Josling

We specifically discuss:

Immune System Function and Support

How do we avoid getting sick?

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic systems

What suppresses the immune system?

Iodine and Magnesium

Keeping mentally strong

Pandemonium is internal

Virtual Care and the Myths of Digital Health

What is virtual care?

What are the benefits of virtual care for Canadians?

Can virtual care help prevent the spread of Covid-19

Mental health and self-isolating

Avoiding unnecessary journeys

The difficulties of virtual care

Misconceptions regarding virtual care

A doctor's experience utilizing virtual tools

Patient feedback on virtual care technology

Meatless Mondays

Why are people considering cutting out (or down on) meat?

"Meatless Mondays" - going vegan one day a week

Vegan breakfast -oats + chia seed

Lentils for lunch

Powerball snacks

Cauliflower steaks for dinner

How Allicin Can Fight Infections

What is allicin?

Stabilizing allicin

How does allicin normalize the immune response?

Allicin kills bacteria and viruses

Can Allicin fight Covid-19?

Is allicin safe to take?

Are there contraindications for allicin?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 21 and 22, 2020 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 menopause with Joel Thuna, expressing sexual desire with Carlyle Jansen, immunity boosting with Megan Horsley and healthy travel tips with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Menopause

Declining estrogen

Vaginal Atrophy

Symptoms of Vaginal Atrophy

Avoiding smoke

Sexual activity

Avoiding scents

Physical exercise

Cotton clothing

Can you get estrogen through your diet?

Probiotics

Lubrication

What is "Brain Fog"?

Brain exercises, sleep, de-stressing

Communicating Sexual Desire

The blueprint model for sexual communication

The types of people

"Energetic people"

"Sensual people"

"Sexual people"

"Kinky people"

"Shape-shifters"

Sexual states - a cycle

What problems can occur?

Boosting Immunity

Why is boosting immunity so important?

Sleep - sleep hygiene

Adaptogens

Movement - high impact exercise

Detoxification

Natural Travel Tips

Avoiding viral infection

Wiping down surfaces in the plane

Surgical masks

Sleep when traveling - melatonin, grounding, white noise machine

Eating healthy on holiday

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 14 and 15, 2020 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 bone and joint health with Dr. Gordon Chang, whether mindfulness can save the world with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with an instant pot with Naomi Bussin and getting ready to exercise outdoors with Stacy Irvine.

We specifically discuss:

Bone and Joint Health

Osteoporosis

Weight bearing exercise

Calcium and Vitamin D

Controlling the breakdown of the bone

Minerals and nutrients

The Keto diet

Calcium levels in your blood

Testing for bone density

Vitamin B complex

Anti-Oxidants

Trace minerals

Can Mindfulness Save the World?

Mindful people making thoughtful choices

What is mindfulness?

Are people overwhelmed?

Practice open awareness

Over-consumption

Mindful eating

Vegetarianism and climate change

Energy use and transportation

Cooking With and Instant Pot

What is an Instant Pot?

Cooking dried beans and legumes

Braising meat

Home made yogurt

Dinner In an Instant - Melissa Clark

The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook - Nisha Vora

The Instant Pot Bible - Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarborough

An environmentally friendly way to cook

Getting Ready To Exercise Outdoors for Spring

Exercise outdoors

Shifting environments and equipment

Stabilizing ankles

Balance and ankle strength

Layering you clothing

Warm ups

Reflective clothing

Pace yourself

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 7 and 8, 2020 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 women's health issues with Andrea Donsky RHN, interior designing for seniors with Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello, drinking your calories with Shauna Lindzon, and how the "Right Effort" can help you attain your health goals with Kathleen Trotter

We specifically discuss:

Women's Health Issues

Women's heart health

Presentations of heart disease in women

Diminishing risk of heart disease in women

Fitness: mental health, bone density, muscle mass

Maintaining muscle mass

Getting enough protein

Beef bone broth and collagen

Bone broth capsules or powders

Interior Design for Seniors

Maneuverability

Aging in place

Independence in the home

The front door

Organizing - for height, weight, etc.

Condominiums - entries, washroom size

Comfort

Drinking Your Calories

Alcohols

Flavouring -syrups, juices, bitters

Kombucha

Specialty coffee drink

Smoothies and juices

"The Right Effort" and Health Goals

Right effort vs. busy effort

The outdated version of yourself

Starting somewhere

The right equipment

Making smart goals

Growth oriented mindset

Tweak the plan as you proceed

Guilt > shame

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 29 and March 1, 2020 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 role of digital technology in dealing with a public health crisis with George Barakat, how personal responsibility leads to well being with Rucsandra Mitrea, solo pleasure when you're in a relationship with Carlyle Jansen, and dealing with gut inflammation with Nadia Rizzo ND

We specifically discuss:

Digital Technology and a Public Health Crisis

Technology impacting public health

Information gathering and dissemination

Takeaway points from SARS

Treatment in remote areas - isolating and quarantining

Conveying and sharing information

First Responders

Artificial Intelligence

Blockchain

Omnichannel

Personal Responsibility and The Path to Well-being

Giving away personal responsibility

Interviewing your practitioners

What does giving away your power look like?

How does it feel when you keep your power?

Once you cede your power, can you get it back?

Solo Pleasure When Coupled

Is it okay to masturbate when in a monogamous relationship?

Masturbation and self-esteem

Is this a common practice?

Differences between males and females

Helping with sexual challenges

When your partner isn't there

Is masturbation cheating?

Pornography

Is there such a thing as too much masturbation?

Gut Inflammation

Inflammation in the gut, not belly fat

Food sensitivities vs. food allergies

Determining a food sensitivity

Inflammation and weight retention

Food elimination program

Reintroducing food back into the diet

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 22 and 23, 2020 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 Prostate Health with Dr. Gordon Chang, building the perfect board with Carolyn Tanner Cohen, new running shoe technology with Stacy Irvine and the natural treatment of acid reflux and indigestion with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

Prostate Health

Prostate enlargement

Is there a connection between prostate health and testosterone?

What is the result of an enlarged prostate?

What is the purpose of the prostate?

Does chronic inflammation cause prostate enlargement?

Supplements to help the bladder empty

Anti-oxidants

Water consumption

Is an enlarged prostate connected to prostate cancer?

Building the Perfect Food Board

Why use a food board?

The formula for a successful food board

A breakfast board

A dessert board

A dinner board

A charcuterie board

New Running Shoe Technology

A brief history of running shoes

The Nike Vaporfly

The fairness controversy

The science behind the shoe

The cost premium

The benefits of the new technology

Reasonable expectations for the recreational runner

The Natural Treatment of Acid Reflux and Indigestion

What are the causes of acid reflux and indigestion?

What is the cause of gas and bloating?

Food sensitivity and stomach bacteria

The pros and cons of acid blocking medications

Vitamin B12

Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth

H Pylori infections

Food triggers of indigestion

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 15 and 16, 2020 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 what toxicities and deficiencies shorten our life and how we attain sufficiency, with Ian Clark, how we self-sabotage our health with Kathleen Trotter, cooking foods for the people we love with Naomi Bussin and the fear of death and the meaning of life with David Bernstein.

We specifically discuss:

Deficiencies, Toxicities and Attaining Sufficiency

What are the most common dietary deficiencies?

Iodine

Magnesium

Selenium

Zinc

Blood tests

Toxicities- heavy metals and mold

Aging and the drying out process

Quality of Life

Self-Sabotage of Your Health

What is self-sabotage

The snowball or mustard effect

80/20

Don't overcompensate for your mistakes

"I deserve"

"I'm too busy"

dopamine

square peg, round hole

circle of influence

Cooking Food For People We Love

Cooking as a demonstration of love

What if you don't cook?

Fresh pasta, Bone Marrow Onion Sauce - American Sfoglino

Cinnamon Rolls -Vanilla Bean Baking Blog

Pancake Princess

Crepe Cake (with coffee pastry cream) -

Brisket - Bonnie Stern

Smoked Chicken

The Fear of Death and the Meaning of Life

This discussion focuses on a documentary about 97 year old philosopher Herbert Fingarette. To access the video go to the Caregiver Services website or here.

Herbert Fingarette

"Being 97"

"Death is nothing to be afraid of"

Valuing life

"What is the meaning of life" is a foolish question

The presence of the absence

The spectacular beauty of the natural world

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 8 and 9, 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 menopause and the natural treatment of hot flashes with Joel Thuna, decluttering for downsizing or aging in place with Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello, aphrodisiac foods and scents with Megan Horsley and kicking unwanted habits with Michael Cassell

We specifically discuss:

Menopause and The Natural Treatment of Hot Flashes

What is menopause?

What are the symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause?

The biological reason for menopause

What is peri-menopause?

Minimizing the symptoms of menopause

What are hot flashes?

Common triggers of hot flashes

Dealing with hot flashes

Supplements: Sage, EPA and Black Cohosh

Decluttering for Downsizing or Aging in Place

Why do people live in clutter?

How do you start to de-clutter?

Cleaning out the pantry

The logistics of de-cluttering

Downsizing to stay in place

Dealing with valuables and keepsakes

Fitting into a new space

Aphrodisiacs

What is an aphrodisiac?

How do aphrodisiacs work?

Essential oils - terpenes

Memories and emotions

Why would you use an aphrodisiac?

Ylang Ylang, Jasmine

Dark Chocolate

Zinc supporting testosterone

Alcohol

How To Kick Unwanted Habits

The emotional motive for making change

Emotion vs. logic

Dopamine and immediate gratification

Self-examination and the emotional reward from change

Mindfulness

Building up emotional strength

Internal conflict resolution

Reset

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 1 and 2, 2020 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 3 greatest risk factors to heart disease with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, milk vs. dairy free alternatives with Shauna Lindzon, mindfulness and technology with Tracey Soghrati and how yoga can help you attain your goals with Sari Nisker-Fox

We specifically discuss:

The 3 Greatest Risk Factors to Heart Disease

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Hereditary and lifestyle factors

Waist circumference

The nature of the health risks

Reasonable expectations for affecting change

Lifestyle strategies to avoid diabetes

The Mediterranean Diet

Supplements

Focus on cholesterol

Blood pressure

Milk vs. Dairy Free Alternatives

Why dairy? Why dairy free alternative?

What nutrients do you get from dairy?

Dairy free alternatives

The benefits and drawbacks of making your own dairy free alternative

Oatmilk

Replacing the nutrients you get from dairy

Potential digestion problems with dairy free alternative?

Mindfulness and Technology

Remove all devices from your bedroom

Turn notifications off (unless necessary for your work)

Creating a tech free time/zone - dinnertime

Stepping away from the technology

Multi-tasking (is b.s.)

Secure your phone when you drive

Create a conscious community through technology

Be purposeful in your use of technology

How Yoga Can Help You Attain Your Goals

The opportunity to pause

Turning back to your heart

Connecting to your intention

Clear vision

Feeling your future feelings

Expecting and facing challenges

The practice as a metaphor of life

Reflection

Surrender, honour and gratitude

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 25 and 26, 2020 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 how to attain and maintain "Stage 0.37 Health" with Ian Clark, 5 things that are essential to help changing your body with Rucsandra Mitrea, the emotional and physical challenges to downsizing your home with Leanne Masellis and the importance of face to face connection with Pete Bombaci

We specifically discuss:

Attaining "Stage 0.37 Health"

What is "Stage 0.37 Health"?

Essential needs: Iodine, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc

How do you know what stage your health is in?

Is it ever too late to fix things?

What can we do to get to 0.37 health?

5 Essential Things That Can Help You Change Your Body

What do we mean by "changing your body"?

Understanding your starting point

Self-awareness

Defining your precise goal

Developing a step by step plan

Support

Accountability

The Emotional and Physical Challenges to Downsizing

Why is downsizing so overwhelming?

The emotional component of downsizing

How does the stress of downsizing manifest?

What is the process of downsizing?

Staging and selling of belongings

Options available for downsizing

The Importance of Face to Face Connections

Why are people so lonely?

Why are people unhappy?

What is the Genwell Project?

Existing relationships: friends, family, neighbours, co-workers

The importance of social connection