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  • #437 How Blood Sugar Levels Impact Cognition ...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 23 and 24, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss why you might want to make a legacy gift with financial planner and Heart and Stroke executive William Hu, how men can learn to live authentically with author Dave Rossi, how blood sugar levels impact your cognition with researcher Dr. John Lewis PhD, and how to "glue" proteins to prevent cancer, with researcher Dr. Chetan Chana PhD.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #436 Why You Should Take Chlorophyll and Magnesium Together...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 16 and 17, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss why you should take chlorophyll and magnesium together with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna, how to have a nourishing menopause with researcher and author Andrea Donsky, how AI is impacting communication with author and social engineer Christopher Hadnagy, and the top tips to make a healthier home with homecare executive Colleen McCrory.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #435 How To Build Energy For Your Body and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 9 and 10, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss how to build energy for your body this spring with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the top new developments in cancer treatments with haematologist Dr. Michelle Geddes, the red flags that you may be in an abusive relationship with trauma expert and psychotherapist Sonnet Daymont, and debunking social media myths about food and groceries with farmer and author Dennis Bulani.
    59 min
  • #434 How to Support Focus in a Distracted World...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 1 and 2, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how to support focus in a distracted world with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to navigate Mother's Day with mother/daughter authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass, how foods can trigger or tame migraines with Dr. Charles Platkin PhD and why movement is medicine with orthopoedic surgeon Dr. Erin Boynton MD
    1 hr 1 min
  • #433 How to Overcome Mirror Anxiety...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 25 and 26, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss what it's like to live with IBD with Rachel Meehan, how to overcome mirror anxiety with naturopath Dr. Natalya Borakowski, the benefits of chakra psychology with psychologist and author Julie Merriman and preventative nutrition by eating a plant based diet with researcher Dr. John Lewis.
    1 hr
  • #432 How to De-Escalate a Situation...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 18 and 19, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss the treatment of ovarian cancer with gynecological oncologist, Dr. Shannon Salvador MD, how to evolve with AI with life coach and author Derek Rydall, how to de-escalate a situation with mediator and author Doug Noll and a new approach to the treatment of strep caused diseases with researcher Dr. Todd Holyoak
    1 hr
  • #431 Hidden Nutrition Gaps...and Much More
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 11 and 12, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss hidden nutrition gaps, which might be caused by treatments to common ailments with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, the importance of screening for colorectal cancer at age 45 with the CEO of Colorectal Cancer Canada Barry Stein, why modern skincare protocols may be broken with pharmacist and nutritionist Ben Fuchs, and the signs you may have PTSD with psychologist Stephanie Johnson.
    1 hr
  • #430 Supplements For an Active Healthspan...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 4 and 5, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss supplements for an active healthspan with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, perimenopause and heart health with cardiologist Dr. Nisha D'Mello MD, the top tips to beat sleep loss with neurodesign expert Rachel Melvald, and the physiological impact of stress with health executive Howard Martin.
    1 hr
  • #429 Common Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 28 and 29, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B with Dr. Curtis Cooper MD, "betrayal trauma" with author Lora Cheadle, why you might need a spring health reset with Dr. George Mankaryous MD and common nutrition mistakes to avoid with researcher Dr. John Lewis PhD.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #428 Gratitude Reduces Your Risk of Dying...and Much More!
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 21 and 22, 2026 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss what ethnodermatology is with dermatologist Dr. Marissa Joseph, the "Pink Pill" a documentary about bringing Addyi to market with the subject of the film health entrepreneur Cindy Eckert, how gratitude reduces your risk of dying with longevity and healthspan researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, and the comorbidities of shingles with Dr. Zain Chagla.
    1 hr 1 min

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Tonic Magazine Publisher Jamie Bussin hosts The Tonic an engaging and evocative show about health and wellness. We’ll discuss the issues that matter to you with the top experts from the GTA and across…

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