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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 thyroid health and endocrine balance with Dr. Eldon Dahl ND, gender and diversity in orthopedic surgery with Dr. Erin Boynton, whether pornography is healthy with Carlyle Jansen and the top tips for spring cleaning with Gloria Czomko

We specifically discuss:

Thyroid Health and Endocrine Balance

* What are the main glands of the endocrine system and how do they function?

* Pituitary gland is the master gland

* Why is thyroid disease so prevalent today?

* Synthroid and natural thyroid products

* Why are auto-immune disorders skyrocketing?

* What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

* What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

* “Adrenal fatigue”

* Lifechoice.net 

Gender and Diversity in Orthopedic Surgery

* Inequities in health care

* Female orthopedic surgeons in Canada

* The gender pay gap

* How do women practice medicine differently?

* Gender and diversity issues for patients

Is Pornography Healthy?

* Is pornography healthy for the performer?

* technology and ethical pornography

* “fair trade” pornography

* Pornhub and the monetization of pornography

* Cherry Stems

* Pink Label TV

* Is pornography unhealthy for viewers

* Is paying for pornography ethical?

Top Tips for Spring Cleaning

* Why do some people dread the spring cleaning process?

* What are the biggest challenges to conducting a spring cleaning?

* What do you need to do in advance of the cleaning?

* Getting rid of furniture

* Apps: Garage Sale, Declutter, BySellNow, Poshmark

* Consignment shops

* Recyclemyelectronics

* Toxic Taxi

* Dr. Thym

* Better Life Cleaner

* Simply Clean

* DYI solutions

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

To learn more about Dr. Erin Boynton  go here.

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

To learn more about Gloria Czomko go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 thyroid health and endocrine balance with Dr. Eldon Dahl ND, gender and diversity in orthopedic surgery with Dr. Erin Boynton, whether pornography is healthy with Carlyle Jansen and the top tips for spring cleaning with Gloria Czomko

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 managing the symptoms of menopause naturally with Joel Thuna, the treatment of frozen shoulders with Dr. Erin Boynton, the practice of Yoga Nidra with Sari Nisker Fox and the flavour of umami with Shauna Lindzon

We specifically discuss:

Treating the Symptoms of Menopause Naturally

* What is menopause and when does it occur?

* The role of oestrogen

* Menopause symptoms

* Is hormone replacement therapy still viable?

* General health heading into menopause

* Vitamin D and K2

* What are hot flashes and how can they be treated?

* What is the cause of vaginal dryness and how can it be treated?

* Hormonal changes and mood

* The connection between menopause and bone density

Treating Frozen Shoulders

* What is a frozen shoulder?

* How do you get a frozen shoulder?

* What does a frozen shoulder feel like?

* Can you treat a frozen shoulder?

* Isometric contractions

* Natural treatment and lifestyle

* Cortisone treatment

* Physical therapy and acupuncture

Yoga Nidra

* What is yoga nidra?

* The guided meditation experience

* What do you do in yoga nidra?

* Relaxing the body parts from head to toe

* What do you need to practice yoga nidra?

* How does yoga nidra make you feel?

* How does yoga nidra help you?

* Meditation

The Fifth Flavour Profile: Umami

* What is umami?

* Sources of umami

* Umami to replace salt

* The role of umami in cooking

* Cooking with umami ingredients

* Miso, fish sauce, anchovies, dehydrated mushrooms

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. Erin Boynton go here.

To learn more about Sari Nisker Fox go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 managing the symptoms of menopause naturally with Joel Thuna, the treatment of frozen shoulders with Dr. Erin Boynton, the practice of Yoga Nidra with Sari Nisker Fox and the flavour of umami with Shauna Lindzon

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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’ll discuss hormone health for women with Dr. Gordon Chang, how your core beliefs are the skeleton keys behind who you are with Rod MacDonald, mindfulness and internal boundaries with Tracey Soghrati and cooking with wine with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

We specifically discuss:

Women’s Healthy Hormones

* A holistic approach to hormone health

* Phytoestrogens

* Collagen

* Lifestyle choices

* Detoxification – liver cleanse and supplementation

* The role of trace minerals: absorption

* Essential fatty acids

Your Core Beliefs Are Skeleton Keys

* What is a core belief?

* False notions

* Can people recognize their core beliefs?

* Can people change their core beliefs?

* Are there limits to changing core beliefs?

Mindfulness and Internal Boundaries

* What are boundaries?

* Internal vs. external boundaries

* Why should we set an internal boundary

* When you should set an internal boundary?

* How do yo set an internal boundary?

* Thoughts vs feelings

Cooking With Wine 

* Benefits of cooking with wine

* Which wines should be used for cooking?

* How do you use wine in cooking?

* Alternatives to wine

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

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

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati 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 March 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'll discuss hormone health for women with Dr. Gordon Chang, how your core beliefs are the skeleton keys behind who you are with Rod MacDonald, mindfulness and internal boundaries with Tracey Soghrati and cooking with wine with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

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

We specifically discuss:

The Importance of Taking Care of Your Heart

* The Canadian Cardiovascular Society

* Heart Health Month

* Why is being aware of heart health so important?

* How many Canadians are affected by heart disease?

* What are the signs and symptoms of a heart attack?

* What is the best course of action during a heart attack?

* What do we do if we see someone having a heart attack?

* Is it safe to get medical attention for your heart health during the pandemic?

* How do we prevent heart disease?

Laxatives vs. Fiber for your Digestion

* Why are digestive issues such a hot topic?

* The gut-brain axis

* Your core muscles and digestion

* Why is constipation problematic?

* Laxatives: working on the conduit

* Fiber: working on the content

* Aloe and psyllium

* How do we know whether we should take a laxative or fiber?

* How do we choose the right digestion product?

How to Calm Yourself for a Good Night’s Sleep

* Why do people have a hard time getting to sleep?

* What happens when we don’t get a good night’s sleep?

* How can we “turn our brains off”?

* Directing the mind: The Alphabet Task

* Gratitude

* Progressive muscle activation

* Guided meditation

* Apps

* Foods to help sleep: kiwis, tart cherries, oats, nuts

* Herbal remedies/teas: Chamomile, Holy Basil, Passion Flower, Lemon Balm

* Essential oils

Snacking Cakes

* What is a snacking cake?

* Snacking Cakes by Yossy Arefi

* Salted caramel peanut butter cake

* Minty chocolate malt cake

* Black and blueberry ricotta cake

* Berry cream cheese cake

* Chocolate almond raspberry olive oil cake

* One Tin Bakes by Edd Kimber

* Coffee coffee cake

* Peanut butter brookies

* Almond and mixed berry “dump” cake

For more information about Carolyn Pullen and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society go here.

To learn more about Nutripur and Alexandra Leon go here.

To learn more about Heather Lillico go here

To read articles by Naomi Bussin in Tonic Magazine go here.

 

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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