The Tonic

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 22 and 23 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'll discuss the medication overuse crisis and how to deal with it with Geriatric Pharmacist Andy Donald, what it takes to be a big sibling with Big Brother David Owosoga, dining in made simple with cooking instructor Carolyn Tanner Cohen and all about The Knowledge Book with adherent Robin Preboy

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 15 and 16 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'll discuss how to improve healthcare through preventative wellness with industry insider, George Barakat, the health benefits of phytoplankton with expert, David Hunter,  the nexus of diabetes and age with Dr. Stuart Ross and sleep as an employment issue with Julien Heon

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 8 and 9 2022 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’ll discuss maintaining bone density naturally with Dr. Gordon Chang, the importance of setting boundaries with Melissa Urban, the workings of your glymphatic system with David Nelson and whether hybrid yoga is right for you with Jelayna Da Silva.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 1 and 2 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'll discuss how to prepare your body for the coming colder months naturally with Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, navigating change with Hina Khan, why you need to know your values with Tracey Soghrati and how flexible thinking can help you reach your wellness goals with Michelle Segar.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 24 and 25, 2022 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 protein and healthy aging with Joel Thuna, whether mise en place is necessary for home cooks with Carolyn Cohen, risk factors for hospitalization with Dr. Angel Chu and inherited retinal disease awareness month with Doug Earle

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 17 and 18 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'll discuss health and wellness learnings from an industry insider, George Barakat, the art of adapting with Dr. Stacy Irvine, science based approaches to graceful aging with David Nelson, and the importance of regular blood testing with Cherly Petruk.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 10 and 11 2022 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'll discuss how to know if you're getting enough nutrients with Dr. Krista Mackay ND, the common mistakes that people make when trying to get fit with Dr. Erin Boynton, digesting your stress with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati and soup season with dietician Shauna Lindzon

We specifically discuss:

Are You Getting Enough Nutrients?

Why are we lacking in vitamins?

What vitamins are we specifically lacking?

1/3 of Canadians are deficient in Vitamin D

Omega 3's

EPA and DHA

Magnesium deficiencies

Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium Citrate

Magnesium Orotate

Magnesium L'threonate

Calcium

What to look for in a supplement

Mistakes People Make Trying To Get Fit

Overdoing it

Sedentary behaviour

Aerobic activity is good

Keep good form

Injuries occur when you're fatigued

Indicias of wear and tear injuries

Changing up the routine

How do you know if you're doing an exercise correctly?

Warm up and cool down

Static stretch and foam rolling

Working out through pain

Digesting Your Stress

What does digesting your stress mean?

What does stress look like cognitively?

Emotional symptoms of stress

How does stress manifest physically?

Stress and your behaviours

Awareness

What is the source of the stress?

Limitations on pressures

How to digest the stress hormones

Uncoupling from your thoughts

Notice the trigger and the reaction

Make choices based on your values

Fall Soup Recipes

Do you maximize the nutritional value of vegetables when we make soup?

Heat stable nutrients

Lycopenes and beta carotene

The benefits of making and eating soup

Cost efficient lentils

Other nutritional benefits

Minestrone soup

Butternut squash soup

Roasted cauliflower soup

Leek Soup

Roasted Tomato soup

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FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss lifestyle and supplement choices which facilitate learning with  Dr. Gordon Chang, how to discuss the notion of "consent" with your kids with Carlyle Jansen, fall garden clean up tips with Melissa Cameron and our choices for Michelin star restaurants in Toronto with Brigitte Foisy.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 27 and 28 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'll discuss how how to overcome behaviour barriers to medical adherence with Dr. Michael Vallis,  your gut microbiome with Shauna Lindzon, how to make people feel loved with Dr. Lise Janelle and the connection between your mind, body, spirit and your health with Joseph Kehoe

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 20 and 21, 2022 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 protein supplementation with Joel Thuna, what a tennis tournament doctor does with Dr. Erin Boynton, the best perennials to plant in Fall with Melissa Cameron and great cookbooks you might not have heard of with Naomi Bussin