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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 28 and 29, 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 why you shouldn't sleep laying flat with Adarsh Shah, integrating back into normal life after Covid-19 with Dr. Iman Taheri, reducing waste when you cook with Naomi Bussin and the Canadian Longitudinal Study On Aging with Dr. Parminder Raina

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 21 and 22, 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 the natural treatment of stress (and why we’re doing so again) with Dr. Krista Mackay ND, whether sex is important to your relationship with Carlyle Jansen, treating Dowager’s Hump with Dr. Erin Boynton and quick Summer pasta sauces with Carolyn Tanner Cohen

We specifically discuss:

Why We’re Talking About Stress (Again)

* Why are we talking about stress…again?

* Acute stress vs. chronic stress

* Does the adrenal system work the same way for men and women?

* What is ‘adrenal fatigue’?

* Lifestyle choices to aid adrenal fatigue: Exercise, Diet, Mindfulness etc.

* Vitamin B Complex,

* Magnesium

* Adaptogens

* Probiotics

* What should consumers look for in purchasing supplements to deal with stress?

Is Sex Important to a Relationship?

* The priorities of relationships

* Are sexless relationships common?

* Is it okay to go without sex in your relationship?

* When sexual needs don’t coincide

* Conceptualizing why sex is important

* Alternatives of sexual expression

* Is it as simple as making sex a priority?

Treating Dowager’s Hump

* What is a Dowager’s Hump?

* Why is Dowager’s Hump bad for you?

* Is Dowager’s Hump fixable?

* The causes of Dowager’s Hump

* Sleeping on your back

* Bracing

* Which practitioners can help?

* Activating muscles: fascial stretches

* Guy Voyer’s exercises

* Tennis balls in a sock

* The ramifications of not treating Dowager’s Hump

Quick Summer Pasta Sauces

* The single ingredient approach

* Pasta shapes and textures

* Cooking pasta properly

* Barbecued tomato sauce

* Pea + bocconcini

* Corn + parmesan

* Raw Summer squash + goat cheese

For more information about show sponsor New Roots Herbal go here.

To learn more about Dr. Krista Mackay ND go here

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

To learn more about Dr. Erin Boynton 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 August 21 and 22, 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 the natural treatment of stress (and why we're doing so again) with Dr. Krista Mackay ND, whether sex is important to your relationship with Carlyle Jansen, treating Dowager's Hump with Dr. Erin Boynton and quick Summer pasta sauces with Carolyn Tanner Cohen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 14 and 15, 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 sexual health as we age, with Joel Thuna, growing garlic with Melissa Cameron, cooking with tomatoes with Shauna Lindzon and how to stop self-abandonment with Tracey Soghrati

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 7 and 8, 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 women’s health issues as they age with Dr. Gordon Chang, sustainable entertaining with Candice Best, how to avoid injuries when going back to the gym with Dr. Stacy Irvine and how to reduce post-Covid anxiety with Heather Lillico

We specifically discuss:

Women’s Health Over 50

* Changes as women age

* The benefits of exercise

* Digestive enzymes for processing food

* Osteoporosis: calcium, magnesium and trace minerals

* Healthy skin: hyaluronic acid, collagen

* Mitigating hormonal change: phytoestrogen

* Multivitamins

* Essential fatty acids: Omegas

* Natural approach to diabetes control

* Metabolizing protein: milk based vs. plant based protein supplementation

Sustainable Entertaining

* Why is sustainability top of mind?

* Cueing the guests via invitation

* Setting the scene: start with what you have

* Dinnerware options: renewables, borrowing, BYO

* The food: plant based options, buying local, low carbon footprint, repurposing

* Weaving sustainability into the conversation

* Craft table for kids

Avoiding Injuries When Going Back To The Gym

* The risk of injury

* Our bodies are different after Covid: weight, deconditioning, posture and atrophy

* Being away from the heavy weights

* Improving posture

* What injuries should we specifically try to avoid?

* Core – back pain – hip flexors

* Ankles – mobility/change of directions

* Shoulders – the “hunch” and the rotator cuff

Reducing post-Covid Anxiety

* Why are some people anxious about resuming activities?

* Coping with the unknown: Be kind to yourself

* Personal comfort levels

* Is striving for “zero anxiety” reasonable?

* Self compassion

* Setting expectations too high

* Is there such a thing as “too much compassion”?

* What can you do if you’re feeling panicky?

* Does diet have a role in coping with anxiety?

* Fermented foods and prebiotics

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

To learn more about  Candice Best go here.

To learn more about Dr. Stacy Irvine go here.

To learn more about Heather Lillico go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 7 and 8, 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 women's health issues as they age with Dr. Gordon Chang, sustainable entertaining with Candice Best, how to avoid injuries when going back to the gym with Dr. Stacy Irvine and how to reduce post-Covid anxiety with Heather Lillico

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 31 and August 1, 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 battle energy drains with Joel Thuna, how medication and food can affect sleep with Adarsh Shah, how to find the right volunteer opportunity with Brigitte Foisy and our “Hot Vax” Summer for relationships with Carlyle Jansen

We specifically discuss:

Battling Energy Drains

* Do we have enough energy?

* Stimulants: sugar and caffeine

* Protein – instead of sugar

* Spices – instead of caffeine

* Laughter is the best medicine

* Adaptogens

* Exercise…reasonably

* Vitamins and minerals

* Vitamin B12 – sublingual, active

* Sleep

 Food and Medication Affecting Sleep

* Evaluation sleep quality (SLIM): Start, Length, Intensity and Maintenance

* Tracking deep sleep

* Medication impacting sleep

* Food affecting sleep

* Medications that include stimulants

* Beta blockers

* Corticosteroids

* What do you do if medications are affecting your sleep?

* Sleep aids

* Foods that help with sleep: tart cherries and kiwis

Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunity

* Identifying your goals and interests

* Make a list of issues that you care about

* Where do you look for opportunities?

* Volunteer.ca

* Charity Village

* Go Volunteer

* Local opportunities

* How much time should you devote to volunteering?

* How can you make an impact in our own community?

The “Hot Vax Summer” of Relationships

* How has Covid-19 affected relationships?

* Vaccines impacting relationships

* Are people interacting more now?

* Is everyone ready for things to open up?

* Are people out of practice with their social skills?

* Consent in a sexual context: FRIES

* How are people’s anxieties manifesting?

* Are people looking for new types of connections?

* Safe sex is still paramount

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 Adarsh Shah and Ultramatic go here.

To learn more about Brigitte Foisy go here.

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

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 31 and August 1, 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 battle energy drains with Joel Thuna, how medication and food can affect sleep with Adarsh Shah, how to find the right volunteer opportunity with Brigitte Foisy and our "Hot Vax" Summer for relationships with Carlyle Jansen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 24 and 25, 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 financial stress impacts your mental and physical health with Mark Halpern, how to boost your concentration naturally with Alexandra Leon, what exactly is sex therapy with Carlyle Jansen and the health benefits of aromatherapy with Avree Scarcello

We specifically discuss:

Financial Stress and Your Health

* 51% of Canadians have lost sleep over financial issues

* Incompletions

* What sort of financial issues do Canadians have?

* Is planning the same as investing?

* Who needs to be concerned about their financial planning?

* Singles, widowed and divorced

* Wealth and estate taxes

* People have a choice to where their money goes

* Philanthropy

* The health benefits of giving

* Is it ever too late to attend to financial planning?

Boosting Your Concentration

* The neuron

* How does concentration work in the brain?

* How does memory work in the brain?

* Omega fatty acids

* Long term potentiation

* Brain growth and learning

* Sourcing omega fatty acids from our food

* What are the signs of omega deficiency?

* ADD and ADHD

* Dosages

What is Sex Therapy?

* What is a sex therapist?

* What sort of issues do sex therapists deal with?

* What does a session consist of?

* Self esteem and communication

* Couples work

* 43% of women and 31% of men suffer from sexual dysfunction at some point

* Medical and physical issues

* Depression and anxiety

* Pain and fertility

* Addiction

* Orgasms and enhancing sexuality

* A sex therapist’s toolkit

* Training and accreditation

Aromatherapy

* What is aromatherapy?

* Essential oils

* How does aromatherapy work?

* Aromatherapy candles and diffusers

* Can aromatherapy be used on a daily basis?

* Body oils, massage oils, lotions, shampoos and creams

* Topical applications and allergies

* DIY aromatherapy applications

* A foot soak recipe

For more information about show sponsor Wealthinsurance.com and Mark Halpern go here.

To learn more about Alexandra Leon and Nutripur go here.

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

To learn more about Avree Scarcello go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 24 and 25, 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 financial stress impacts your mental and physical health with Mark Halpern, how to boost your concentration naturally with Alexandra Leon, what exactly is sex therapy with Carlyle Jansen and the health benefits of aromatherapy with Avree Scarcello