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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 17 and 18, 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 men’s health issues as they age with Dr. Gordon Chang, the treatment of stress urinary incontinence with Lauren Barker, the best Summer dry spice rubs with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and positive vs. negative problem orientations with Tracey Soghrati

We specifically discuss:

Men’s Health Over 50

* Digestion of nutrients

* Hormonal changes

* Necessary diet and supplementation

* Exercise: to help with testosterone

* Supplementing for testosterone

* Glucosamine

* Protein

* Multivitamins

* Phytonutrients

* Adaptogenic herbs

* Antioxidants

Stress Urinary Incontinence

* What is Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)?

* Why is SUI a taboo subject?

* How common is SUI?

* Managing SUI vs. solving the problem

* Traditional pessaries and non-invasive solutions

* Kegel exercises

* Why does SUI impact women more as they age?

* OFFER !!! $50 off of Uresta (available until July 31, 2021)

The Best Summer Dry Rubs

* Dry rubs vs. marinades

* What is a dry rub?

* What are the best ways to apply a dry rub?

* Should there be sugar in the dry rub?

* Corn starch in dry rubs for a crust for steaks in cast iron

* Porcini mushroom rub

* Ratio of dry rub to meat

* Dry rubs on vegetables

Positive vs. Negative Problem Orientation

* Why does how we approach problems matter?

* If you approach a problem negatively…

* What is a negative problem orientation?

* What is a positive problem orientation?

* Positive problem orientation is a learnable skill

* How does pessimism factor in?

* Asking for help

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

To learn more about Lauren Barker and Uresta go here.

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner-Cohen go here.

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 17 and 18, 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 men's health issues as they age with Dr. Gordon Chang, the treatment of stress urinary incontinence with Lauren Barker, the best Summer dry spice rubs with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and positive vs. negative problem orientations with Tracey Soghrati

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 10 and 11, 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 treatment of the symptoms of menopause with Andrea Donsky,  getting beyond perfection with Heather Lillico, backyard entertaining with Shauna Lindzon and the effects of aging on muscles, tendons and bones with Dr. Erin Boynton

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 3  and 4, 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 men’s health issues with Ian Clark, the real meaning of yoga with Julie Watson, five annual flowers to plant in your garden now with Melissa Cameron and anxiety and the end of Covid-19 restrictions with Kevin Frankish

We specifically discuss:

Men’s Health Issues

* What are the big health concerns for men?

* Hormonal health: testosterone and estrogen

* Calcium equilibrium: Vitamin D3 and K2-MK7

* How can you have a healthy heart?

* Magnesium and stress

* Reproductive long term health: Pumpkin seed oil

The Real Meaning of Yoga

* How do most people think about their yoga practice?

* Westernization of a sacred practice

* What are the ‘8 limbs’ of yoga practice?

* What is the concept of Ahimsa?

* What is the concept of Satya?

* What is the concept of Asteya?

5 Annual Flowers to Plant in Your Garden

* Why would you include annual flowers into the garden?

* The concept of direct sowing

* Preparing the garden for direct sowing

* Sunflowers

* Calendula

* Nasturtium

* Cosmos

* Zinnias

* Dealing with poor soil

* Edible flowers

* Harvesting flowers

* Storing seeds

Anxiety and the End of Covid-19 Restrictions

* The easing of Covid-19 restrictions

* Social anxiety

* Struggling with choices and making plans

* Thinking and preparing for change

* Communicating your feelings

* The risk of depression

* The power of ‘hope’ that things can be better

To learn more about Ian Clark and Activation Products go here.

To learn more about Julie Watson go here.

To learn more about Melissa Cameron go here

To learn more about Kevin Frankish and his blog go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 3  and 4, 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 men's health issues with Ian Clark, the real meaning of yoga with Julie Watson, five annual flowers to plant in your garden now with Melissa Cameron and anxiety and the end of COVID-19 restrictions with Kevin Frankish

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 26 and 27, 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 rise of telemedicine with Serge Cinelli, why and how to eat watermelon with Shauna Lindzon, the benefits of being socially engaged with Brigitte Foisy and conserving water around the house with Candice Best

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 19 and 20, 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 break the cycle of joint pain, inflammation and cartilage degeneration with Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND,  mood boosting Summer foods with Heather Lillico, understanding the non-binary gender continuum with Carlyle Jansen and a Dragon’s perspective on philanthropy with Vincenzo Guzzo.

We specifically discuss:

Breaking the Cycle of Joint Pain

* Why is it that we feel pain?

* Arthritis/chronic pain

* What is the cause of osteoarthritis?

* Injuries and other risk factors

* The immune system and rheumatoid arthritis

* How do you treat osteoarthritis?

* 3 steps: remove inflammation, clean up debris and replenishment and rebuilding

* How do you minimize inflammation?

* Curcumin and Boswellia

* Clean up the debris and dead tissue: enzymes

* Rebuilding the cartilage: NEM, glucosamine chondroitin

Mood Boosting Summer Foods

* Is there a connection between food and mental health?

* Summer foods available locally in Toronto

* Cherries: tryptophan and melatonin

* Gooseberries/Goldenberries: fiber

* Mustard greens: Vitamin K

* Radicchio: stimulation of digestion, anti-oxidants

* Summer squash: Vitamin B6

* Bringing these foods into your diet

* Does cooking impact the nutritional value of these foods?

* Does when you eat matter to your mood?

* Meal prep

Understanding the Non-Binary Gender Continuum

* What is gender identity?

* Non-binary gender identity

* Gender and sex: two different things

* Western culture vs. non-binary gender identity

* Transsexuality and Intersexuality

* Pronouns

* Don’t make assumptions

* Names and “dead names’

* Gendered language

A Dragon’s Perspective on Philanthropy

* Sparking the community mindset

* The Guzzo Foundation

* Giving is personal

* Mental health issues caused by the pandemic

* How do you get your business involved in philanthropy?

* Recommendations for entrepreneurs who want to be philanthropic

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

To learn more about Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND go here

To learn more about Heather Lillico go here

To read Carlyle Jansen’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Vincenzo Guzzo go here.

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 19 and 20, 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 break the cycle of joint pain, inflammation and cartilage degeneration with Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND,  mood boosting Summer foods with Heather Lillico, understanding the non-binary gender continuum with Carlyle Jansen and a Dragon's perspective on philanthropy with Vincenzo Guzzo.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 12 and 13, 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 have better bones with Joel Thuna, treating varicose veins with Alexandra Leon, dealing with garden critters with Melissa Cameron and the best Summer marinade tips with Carolyn Tanner Cohen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 5 and 6, 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 why we should supplement with Dr. Gordon Chang, moving towards better mental health in two sentences with Kevin Frankish, why your muscles are so tight with Dr. Erin Boynton and the essence of mindfulness with Tracey Soghrati

We specifically discuss:

Why Supplement?

* Why should we take supplements?

* Fresh fruit and vegetables

* Macro-nutrition and Micro-nutrition

* Vitamins that flow through the system

* Mega dosing

Better Mental Health in Two Sentences

* “You are not alone”

* “It can be okay”

* Why is it important to feel that we’re not alone?

* Getting support is not a sign of weakness

* Hope vs. Depression

* How do you create a sense of hope?

* Post Pandemic expectations

Why Are Your Muscles So Tight?

* What is the “hamstring”?

* How do we know if our muscles are tight?

* Why do people have tight hamstrings?

* We sit too much

* Will stretching solve the problem?

* Exercise: bridges, squats, wall sits

* Tightness after massage

* Will hamstring tightness impact other parts of the body?

* Activating your quadriceps muscles

The Essence of Mindfulness 

* Is mindfulness for everyone?

* Self criticism is problematic

* Stillness is difficult for those with PTSD

* COAL

* Compassion and curiosity

* Openness

* Acceptance and awareness

* Loving kindness

* Open monitoring and focused attention

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

To learn more about Kevin Frankish and his blog go here.

To learn more about Dr. Erin Boynton go here.

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

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