Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 27 and 28, 2021 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 importance of taking care of your heart with Carolyn Pullen, laxatives vs. fiber for your digestion with Alexandra Leon, how to calm yourself for a good night's sleep with Heather Lillico and snacking cakes with Naomi Bussin

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 20 and 21, 2021 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 challenges in the Canadian health care sector with George Barakat, the Covid-19 vaccines with Adarsh Shah, the connection between anxiety and sex with Carlyle Jansen and the intolerance of uncertainty with Tracey Soghrati

We specifically discuss:

Challenges in the Canadian Health Care Sector

* What challenges face the Canadian health care industry?

* Health equity, health care spending, evolving patient expectations and an aging population

* What challenges face Canadian health care practitioners?

* Telemedicine and the coordination of patient records

* What challenges face Canadian patients?

* The concept of “Patient First”

* Technological solutions

The Covid-19 Vaccines

* Which vaccines are Canadians getting?

* The vaccination schedule

* Does the vaccine inject a virus into our system?

* MRNA technology

* How is the Pfizer vaccine different from the flu vaccine?

* Efficacy rates of Covid-19 vaccine

* Is the Covid-19 vaccines working across all age groups?

* What does the Covid-19 vaccine shot feel like?

* How long does the vaccine take to work?

* Do we have to wear a mask if we’ve received the vaccine?

* Are the vaccines effective against Covid-19 variants?

Anxiety and Sex

* Is it common for people to feel anxiety about sex?

* Anxiety with new existing partners and existing sexual partners

* How does anxiety manifest during sex?

* Diminished desire

* The 5-4-3-2-1 exercise

* Mindfulness and breathing exercises

* Better Sex Through Mindfulness

* Move the focus to pleasure instead of orgasm

* Are we capable of learning how to experience pleasure?

* Healthy lifestyle leads to confidence and lowering anxiety

The Intolerance of Uncertainty

* What is intolerance of uncertainty?

* Doubt and uncertainty is regarded negatively: worrying becomes a positive

* Ruminating vs. worrying

* How does intolerance to uncertainty manifest?

* Preferring the certainty of a bad outcome over uncertainty

* Fear of delegation

* Avoidance

* Set a goal to increase tolerance to uncertainty

* Mindfulness: learning to accept, open awareness, practice being with uncertainty

For more information about show sponsor Jack Nathan Health and George Barakat go here.

To learn more about Ultramatic and Adarsh Shah go here.

To read articles by Carlyle Jansen in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 20 and 21, 2021 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 challenges in the Canadian health care sector with George Barakat, the Covid-19 vaccines with Adarsh Shah, the connection between anxiety and sex with Carlyle Jansen and the intolerance of uncertainty with Tracey Soghrati

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 13 and 14, 2021 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 connection between Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease with Dr. Alice Cheng, what to look for in health and wellness products with Dr. Eldon Dahl ND, the treatment of meniscus tears with Dr. Erin Boynton and building muscle as we age with Jodi Farber

We specifically discuss:

Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease

* The link between Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease

* Common risk factors

* Why are people with Type 2 Diabetes 3x more likely to develop heart disease?

* Those with Type 2 Diabetes assessing personal risk

* What is prediabetes?

* The glucose blood test

* Controlling and reversing Diabetes

* Lifestyle choices and medications

* How can those with Type 2 Diabetes reduce risk of heart disease?

* Are people necessarily aware that they are diabetic?

* The benefits of virtual medicine

* Some good coming out of Covid-19

* What should people with Type 2 Diabetes or heart disease do?

What to Look For in Health and Wellness Products

* Changes to the health and wellness industries in the 1990’s

* The production of amino acids

* What to look for in an amino acid

* What are the differences between multi-vitamins in the Canadian market?

* What should we look at in Melatonin?

* Obtaining licensing for thyroid products

Treating Meniscus Tears

* What is the meniscus?

* How can you injure your meniscus?

* The structure of the meniscus: the red and white zones

* Operations vs. other treatments

* Factors determining whether you’re a candidate for orthoscopy

* Torn meniscus and arthritis

* Long term problems of a torn meniscus

* Exercise to help recovery

* Surgical repair of a torn meniscus

* Downsides of surgery

Building Muscle as We Age

* Natural loss of muscle as we age

* Reasons for building muscle

* Reasonable expectations for building muscle over 50

* Considerations if you’re intent on building muscle

* The role of proper nutrition

* Go to exercises and programs

To learn more about Dr. Alice Cheng go here.

To learn more about Dr. Eldon Dahl ND and LifeChoice go here.

To learn more about Dr. Erin Boynton  go here.

To learn more about Jodi Farber go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 13 and 14, 2021 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 connection between Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease with Dr. Alice Cheng, what to look for in health and wellness products with Dr. Eldon Dahl ND, the treatment of meniscus tears with Dr. Erin Boynton and building muscle as we age with Jodi Farber

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 6 and 7, 2021 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 vitamin K2 MK-7 and your heart with Joel Thuna, treating Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) with Dr. Robert Foster, setting a mindful intention with Tracey Soghrati and cooking with sweet potatoes with Shauna Lindzon

We specifically discuss:

Vitamin K2 MK-7 and Your Heart

* What is the role of your cardiovascular system to your overall health?

* How can we improve our cardiovascular health?

* Supplements for cardiovascular health

* Vitamin K2 MK7

* Healthier Arteries

* Better blood flow

* Reducing risk of heart attacks and strokes

* Lower blood pressure

* Regulating blood sugar

* CoQ10

* Herbal remedies: Garlic, Turmeric and Hawthorne

* Minerals: Magnesium and Potassium

* Omega Fatty Acids

Treating NASH

* Why is it critical that we have optimal liver function?

* What is nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)?

* Is NASH a “lifestyle disease”?

* What does NASH do to your body?

* How do you diagnose NASH?

* Is there a way to prevent or reverse NASH?

* Treatments for NASH

* Research into NASH

Setting a Mindful Intention

* What is the difference between intentions and goals?

* Can the process be a goal?

* How does setting intentions change our lives?

* Bridging Intentions and goals

* Addictive behaviours

* What are realistic expectations for setting a mindful intention?

* Tolerating and coping with uncertainty

Cooking with Sweet Potatoes

* What is the difference nutritionally between potatoes and sweet potatoes?

* Roasting sweet potatoes

* Grilling sweet potatoes

* Root vegetable medley

* Salads with cruciferous vegetables

* Sweet potato brownies

For more information about show sponsor Pure-Le Natural go here.

To read articles by Joel Thuna in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Dr. Robert Foster and Hepion go here.

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 6 and 7, 2021 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 vitamin K2 MK-7 and your heart with Joel Thuna, treating Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) with Dr. Robert Foster, setting a mindful intention with Tracey Soghrati and cooking with sweet potatoes with Shauna Lindzon

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 30 and 31, 2021 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 boost your daily energy with Dr. Gordon Chang; cooking without a recipe with Naomi Bussin, how to turn a failure into a learning experience with Rod MacDonald and ideas for entertaining during Covid-19 with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

We specifically discuss:

Boosting Your Daily Energy

* Adaptogens

* Caffeine doesn’t really help with energy

* Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Astralagus etc.

* B vitamins – B complex and ATP

* Are energy boosting nutraceuticals safe?

* Dosages

Cooking Without a Recipe

* Why would somebody cook without a recipe?

* Why would somebody cook with a recipe?

* Fundamental techniques – building block cook books

* Having basic ingredients on hand

* Soup

* Pasta

* Chicken

* Vegetables

Turning a Failure into a Learning Experience

* How do people look at failure?

* How does failure affect people?

* What is failure?

* The insights of a coach

Entertaining During Covid-19

* Dinner clubs

* Virtual Potlucks

* Cocktail parties

* Cooking from family heirloom recipes

* Virtual/online games

* Ordering from the same restaurant, virtually

For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha and Dr. Gordon Chang go here.

To read Naomi Bussin’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here

To read Rod MacDonald’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner-Cohen go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 30 and 31, 2021 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 boost your daily energy with Dr. Gordon Chang; cooking without a recipe with Naomi Bussin, how to turn a failure into a learning experience with Rod MacDonald and ideas for entertaining during Covid-19 with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 23 and 24, 2021 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 fix ourselves collectively with Mat Rosenblatt, how to stop a panic attack with Heather Lillico, fitness trends that emerged out of the lockdown with Dr. Stacy Irvine and what we learned about the restaurant industry as a result of the pandemic with Vito Marinuzzi

We specifically discuss:

Fixing Ourselves Collectively

* What are the collateral impacts of Covid-19?

* What else are we dealing with collectively?

* The eroding faith in the pillars of society

* A utopian view of society

* Small steps towards big changes

* Obstacles lead to opportunities

How To Stop a Panic Attack

* What it’s like to have a panic attack

* Symptoms of a panic attack

* How do panic attacks impact your life?

* What are the triggers of panic attacks?

* How do you stop a panic attack?

* Grounding: the 5-4-3-2-1 technique

* Switching to the parasympathetic system

* Acknowledging the panic attack as it happens

* Breathing techniques

* What do you do after a panic attack occurs?

* Is there a way to prevent panic attacks?

Lockdown Fitness Trends

* Taking the initiative

* Home workouts

* Peloton

* The Mirror

* Livestreaming fitness classes

* Winter sporting equipment runs and shortages

* Covid Puppies

What The Pandemic Taught Us About the Restaurant Industry

* Adaptation

* The team is an asset

* Rest vs. the “hustle”

* Communication

* The pivot to takeout

* Can you plan for the future?

* Deliveries

* post Covid trends

To learn more about Mat Rosenblatt go here.

To learn more about Heather Lillico go here

To learn more about Dr. Stacy Irvine go here.

To learn more about Vito Marinuzzi go here.

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