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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

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 29 and 30, 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 sleep and aging with Adarsh Shah, planning a harvest theme for your vegetable garden with Melissa Cameron, how to minimize the side effects of Covid-19 vaccinations with Dr. Aimee Harris-Newon and adopting eco-conscious habits in the home with Candice Best.

We specifically discuss:

Sleep and Aging

* Sleep and life stages

* Factors impacting sleep

* SLIM

* The stages of the sleep cycle

* How does age impact sleep?

* Sleep affecting age

* Research into sleep and age

* Sleep tips for aging adults

Planning A Harvest Theme For Your Vegetable Garden

* The benefits and examples of themed edible gardens

* Worms and worm castings

* Composting

* Space for themed edible garden

* Timing of planting edible gardens

* Maintenance

* Tea gardens

* Smoothie Gardens

* Changing your gardens mid-season: cycling and sowing and reaping

Minimizing The Side Effects of Covid-19 Vaccinations

* What are the extreme and common reactions to Covid-19 vaccines?

* Are the mild symptoms to be expected?

* Preventing the common symptoms

* Are the side effects reason enough not to get the vaccine?

* How do you deal with post-vaccine fatigue?

* More serious side effects that require diligence

* Meditation, Mindfulness, and relaxation techniques

Adopting Eco-Conscious Habits in the Home

* The “little things” we all can do (if we want to)

* Taking stock of our consumption habits

* Avoiding single use plastics

* Packaging and refill options, package free shops

* Food waste

* Growing your own food

* Unplugging electronic devices

* Reduce, Re-use, Recycle…Refuse…and Reimagine

For more information about show sponsor Ultramatic  and Adarsh Shah go here.

To learn more about Melissa Cameron go here.

To learn more about Dr. Aimee Harris-Newon go here.

To to follow Candice Best on twitter go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 29 and 30, 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 sleep and aging with Adarsh Shah, planning a harvest theme for your vegetable garden with Melissa Cameron, how to minimize the side effects of Covid-19 vaccinations with Dr. Aimee Harris-Newon and adopting eco-conscious habits in the home with Candice Best.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 22 and 23, 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 avoid slip and fall injuries with Joel Thuna, self forgiveness as an aspect of mindfulness with Tracey Soghrati, safe weight training at home with Tim Irvine and cognitive therapy for stress with Paula Allen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 15 and 16, 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 understand the subclinical effects of inflammation with Dr. Gordon Chang, the health benefits of peanuts for young children with Dr. Samara Sterling, delicious homemade pizza with Naomi Bussin and the concept of movement longevity with Dr. Erin Boynton.

We specifically discuss:

Subclinical Effects of Inflammation

* Inflammation and disease

* Covid-19 and the body’s response to inflammation

* Plaque formation

* What is a subclinical inflammation?

* Antioxidants and free radicals

* Exercise

* Pesticides and other toxins

* Herd immunity

* Our genetic make-up and predisposition to inflammation

* Boosting immunity

The Nutritional Value of Peanuts for Small Children

* Are peanuts suitable for small children?

* Complimentary foods

* The infant at 6 months

* Integrating peanuts into the child’s diet

* Nutritional benefits of peanuts

* Copper, Arginine, Protein, Fats

* Allergic reactions to peanuts

* Benefits of early integration into the diet

* Can pregnant women eat peanuts?

* The Peanut Institute

Homemade Pizza!

* Best pizzas in Toronto

* Why bother to make pizza?

* What does homemade pizza mean?

* Pizza crust

* Sauce

* Toppings

* Pizza Czar, Anthony Falco

Movement Longevity 

* What is movement longevity?

* Why do we move?

* Planning to maintain your exercise as you age

* Preparing your body for the imbalances over time

* Create a foundation for movement

* Movement assessments

* Postural exercises

* Supermans, push-ups, dead bugs, arm circles, squats, lunges

* Lifestyle choices for movement longevity

* When should we do these exercises?

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

To learn more about Dr. Samara Sterling go here.

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

To learn more about Dr. Erin Boynton go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 15 and 16, 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 understand the subclinical effects of inflammation with Dr. Gordon Chang, the health benefits of peanuts for young children with Dr. Samara Sterling, delicious homemade pizza with Naomi Bussin and the concept of movement longevity with Dr. Erin Boynton.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 8 and 9, 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 maintaining your immunity through warmer weather with Andrea Donsky, non-meat barbecuing ideas with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen, how to relieve your stressed adrenal system with Heather Lillico and the connection between sex and depression with Carlyle Jansen

We specifically discuss:

Warm Weather Immunity

* Supporting immunity all year round is important

* Vitamin D

* Converting Vitamin D from the sun as we age

* Are Canadians getting optimal levels of Vitamin D?

* Vitamin K2

* Food sources of Vitamin D

* Vitamin C

* Zinc

* Magnesium

* Lifestyle choices

Non-meat Barbecuing

* Vegetables as main dishes

* Eggplant

* Cauliflower

* Zucchini

* Feta or Haloumi cheese

* Pizza

* Cooking mats

* Marinating

Relief for Stressed Adrenals

* What do adrenal glands do?

* Cortisol and Adrenaline

* Chronic stress

* The symptoms of chronic stress

* “Tired and wired”

* Foods to support your adrenal system

* Supplementation

* Foods to avoid

* Lifestyle changes

Sex and Depression

* Symptoms of depression

* Consequences of depression regarding sex

* Alienation and lack of connection

* Impact on sex drive

* Medications

* Maintaining intimacy and connection

* What can we do for our partners who are depressed?

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

To learn more about Andrea Donsky go here

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner-Cohen go here.

To learn more about Heather Lillico go here

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

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 8 and 9, 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 maintaining your immunity through warmer weather with Andrea Donsky, non-meat barbecuing ideas with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen, how to relieve your stressed adrenal system with Heather Lillico and the connection between sex and depression with Carlyle Jansen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 1 and 2, 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 health efficacies of vitamin K2D3 with Ian Clark, how yoga can help foster emotional agility with Jelayna DaSilva, Spring eating with Shauna Lindzon and setting reasonable fitness goals in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s with Dr. Stacy Irvine

We specifically discuss:

Vitamin K2D3

* What is Vitamin K2D3?

* How does Vitamin K2D3 work?

* Which organs impacted by Vitamin K2D3?

* Bone mineralization and preserving bone integrity

* Immune support

* The cardio-vascular system: calcification

Yoga and Emotional Agility

* What is emotional agility?

* What is the role of emotion?

* Should we act on our emotions?

* How can we act on and communicating our emotions?

* Emotional granularity

* The role of yoga

* Breath exercises

Spring Eating

* Spring produce

* Greenhouse grown produce

* Strawberries and asparagus!

* (a bit of off-topic digression)

* Herbs

* Buying local

* Delivery boxes

Fitness Goals For Your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s

* Exercising in your 40’s – efficiency and maintenance

* A reasonable workout schedule

* What changes in your 50’s?

* Muscle atrophy and sleep patterns

* Scaling back +warm up and cool downs

* Increasing mobility work

* Posture

* The 60’s and beyond

* Balance and mobility

* Preventing falls and building bone mass

* Maintaining cardio ability

* Combining exercise with your social life

For more information about Ian Clark show sponsor Activation Products go here.

To learn more about Jelayna DaSilva go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here

To learn more about Dr. Stacy Irvine go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 1 and 2, 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 health efficacies of vitamin K2D3 with Ian Clark, how yoga can help foster emotional agility with Jelayna DaSilva, Spring eating with Shauna Lindzon and setting reasonable fitness goals in your 40's, 50's and 60's with Dr. Stacy Irvine