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  • #166 Paying For Our Holiday Sins of Excess, Marriage Contracts, Keeping Your Mood Up During Trying Times and Positive Pandemic Nutrition Trends
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 9 and 10, 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 paying for our sins of excess over the holidays with Dr. Gordon Chang; the importance of marriage contracts with Sabina Haqqani; the natural approach to keeping your mood up during these challenging times with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and the positive nutrition trends that came out of Covid-19 with Shauna Lindzon
    We specifically discuss:
    Paying For Our Sins of Holiday Excess


    * Holiday Sins
    * What approach should you take to correcting excess?
    * Boosting your metabolism
    * The proper approach to cleansing
    * “A good sweat”
    * What are reasonable expectations from a cleanse?
    * Liver, kidney and lung cleanses
    * Supplements to support exercise

    The Importance of Marriage Contracts

    * What is a marriage contract?
    * What can you, or can’t you, contract for?
    * When will a court set aside part or all of a marriage contract?
    * Transparency and full disclosure
    * Independent legal advice
    * Do you need a lawyer to draft a marriage contract?
    * Are marriage contracts just for wealthy people?
    * Can you create a marriage contract after the marriage?
    * Can you amend a marriage contract?
    * Timing of the agreement and duress

    How To Keep Your Mood Up, Naturally

    * Covid-19 and mental health issues
    * SAD
    * The connection between chronic stress and mood
    * The pillars of stress management
    * Food and your mood
    * Breakfast!
    * Avoiding refined foods
    * Mood boosting activities
    * SAD lamps

    Positive Nutrition Trends Coming out of Covid-19

    * New culinary skills development
    * Food shopping
    * Caring for others’ nutrition
    * Eating for one

    For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha and Dr. Gordon Chang go here.
    To learn more about Sabina Haqqani go here
    To learn more about Dr. Emily Lipinski go here.
    To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

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    55 min
  • #166 Paying For Our Holiday Sins of Excess, Marriage Contracts, Keeping Your Mood Up During Trying Times and Positive Pandemic Nutrition Trends
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 9 and 10, 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 paying for our sins of excess over the holidays with Dr. Gordon Chang; the importance of marriage contracts with Sabina Haqqani; the natural approach to keeping your mood up during these challenging times with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and the positive nutrition trends that came out of Covid-19 with Shauna Lindzon
    55 min
  • #165 Vitamin K2 MK-7 and Your Lungs, Beating Cooking Fatigue, Cannabis and the Treatment of Pain, and the Mindful Year in Review
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 2 and 3, 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 vitamin K2 MK-7 and your lungs with Joel Thuna, how to beat cooking fatigue with Naomi Bussin, Cannabis and the treatment of pain with Dr. Mark Ware and a mindful year in review with Tracey Soghrati
    We specifically discuss:
    Vitamin K2 MK-7 and Your Lungs

    * Vitamin K2
    * What do our lungs do?
    * What can negatively impact your lungs?
    * Pneumonia
    * How does Covid-19 impact your lungs?
    * What do your lungs need to work properly?
    * Elastin
    * Calcium
    * MK-7 and calcium
    * How much MK-7 do we need?
    * MK-7 and Covid-19

    How to Combat Cooking Fatigue

    * Favourite chefs and bloggers
    * Sheet Pan Chicken, Cathy Erway
    * Diala’s Kitchen, Diala Canelo
    * East, Meera Sodha

    Cannabis and the Treatment of Pain

    * What do we know about cannabis and chronic pain?
    * CBD and THC
    * How does cannabis compare to traditional pain treatments?
    * Clinical vs. empirical studies of cannabis
    * Recreational cannabis and self-medication
    * Consult with a medical practitioner
    * Anxiety and stress
    * Where can Canadians get more information about medical cannabis?

    A Mindful Year in Review

    * Why is self-reflection so important?
    * Cognitive fusion
    * Avoiding self-judgment
    * Unconditional positive self-regard
    * Curiosity inventory
    * Perceptions of self-care
    * Underlying belief systems
    * How to execute a curiosity inventory

    For more information about show sponsor Pure-Le Natural go here.
    To read articles by Joel Thuna in Tonic Magazine go here.
    To read articles by Naomi Bussin in Tonic Magazine go here.
    To learn more about Dr. Mark Ware go here.
    To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

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    56 min
  • #165 Vitamin K2 MK-7 and Your Lungs, Beating Cooking Fatigue, Cannabis and the Treatment of Pain, and the Mindful Year in Review
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 2 and 3, 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 vitamin K2 MK-7 and your lungs with Joel Thuna, how to beat cooking fatigue with Naomi Bussin, Cannabis and the treatment of pain with Dr. Mark Ware and a mindful year in review with Tracey Soghrati
    56 min
  • #164 Preparing Your Bedroom For Winter, Top Nutrition Trends of 2020, ADR and Divorce, and Pros and Cons of Cooking Oils
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 26 and 27, 2020 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 preparing your bedroom for winter with Adarsh Shah, the top nutrition trends with Shauna Lindzon, alternative dispute resolution and divorce with Rachel Nusinoff and the pros and cons of cooking oils with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND
    We specifically discuss:
    Preparing Your Bedroom For Winter


    * How can we keep our bodies warmer at night?
    * How do you make your mattress cozy?
    * How do we help to get ourselves up in the morning?
    * Pillows
    * Alarm Clocks
    * Goal Setting
    * Improving breathing during sleep
    * Alleviating stress

    Top Nutrition Trends of 2020

    * People new to cooking
    * Plant based nutrition and eating
    * Veganism
    * Intermittent fasting
    * Mindful eating

    ADR and Divorce

    * Mediation
    * Arbitration
    * The impact of Covid-19
    * Med/Arb hybrid
    * Self-representation
    * Collaborative divorce

    Pros and Cons of Cooking Oils

    * Health benefits of cooking oils
    * Processed and hydrogenated oils
    * The role of fat in our bodies
    * Avocado oil
    * Coconut oil
    * Extra-virgin olive oil

    For more information about show sponsor Ultramatic and Adarsh Shah go here.
    To learn more about Shauna Lindzon, go here
    To learn more about Rachel Nusinoff go here
    To learn more about Dr. Emily Lipinski ND go here
     

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    56 min
  • #164 Preparing Your Bedroom For Winter, Top Nutrition Trends of 2020, ADR and Divorce, and Pros and Cons of Cooking Oils
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 26 and 27, 2020 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 preparing your bedroom for winter with Adarsh Shah, the top nutrition trends with Shauna Lindzon, alternative dispute resolution and divorce with Rachel Nusinoff and the pros and cons of cooking oils with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND
    56 min
  • #163 A Philosophy of Health and Wellness, Understanding Non-Monogamy and Polyamory, Exercise for Arthritis and Choosing the Right Cutting Board
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 19 and 20, 2020 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 Dr. Gordon Chang’s philosophy of health and wellness; non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships with Carlyle Jansen; exercise for those suffering with arthritis with Dr. Erin Boynton and the importance of choosing the right cutting board with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen
    We specifically discuss:
    A Philosophy of Health and Wellness


    * Nutraceuticals and supplements aren’t “magic bullets”
    * A holistic approach to health
    * “Building a Wall”
    * The safety efficacies of nutraceuticals
    * Reactions to nutraceuticals and supplements
    * How do consumers assess the quality of supplements?
    * Quality control of nutraceuticals
    * Does it matter if the supplement is organic?

    Non-Monogamous and Polyamorous Relationships

    * Are we really just talking about “cheating”?
    * How common are non-monogamous relationships?
    * The terminology of non-monogamous relationships
    * The keys to success for non-monogamous relationships
    * How do you broach the subject?
    * What happens if there is disagreement?

    Exercise and Arthritis

    * What is arthritis?
    * Do you have to stop exercising if you have arthritis?
    * Does exercise help cure arthritis?
    * What is the purpose of exercise if you have arthritis?
    * Changing how you exercise
    * Preparing your body for future exercise
    * Swimming
    * What if the pain is significant?
    * Is building muscle strength relevant?
    * Cross-training
    * Is there a risk that exercise will make arthritis worse?
    * What factors should be considered when deciding to stop an exercise?

    Choosing the Right Cutting Board

    * Why do you want a good cutting board?
    * What types of cutting board should you avoid?
    * What should you look for in a cutting board?
    * The composition of your cutting board
    * Maintenance of cutting boards

    For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha and Dr. Gordon Chang go here.
    To read articles by Carlyle Jansen go here
    To learn more about Dr. Erin Boynton go here.
    To learn more about Carolyn Tanner Cohen go here.

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    55 min
  • #163 A Philosophy of Health and Wellness, Understanding Non-Monogamy and Polyamory, Exercise for Arthritis and Choosing the Right Cutting Board
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 19 and 20, 2020 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 Dr. Gordon Chang's philosophy of health and wellness; non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships with Carlyle Jansen; exercise for those suffering with arthritis with Dr. Erin Boynton and the importance of choosing the right cutting board with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen
    55 min
  • #162 Vitamin K2, The Use of DMT to Treat Addiction Disorders, The Health Benefits of Lemons and Foods That Contribute to Anxiety
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 12 and 13, 2020 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 vitamin K2 with Joel Thuna, how the psychedelic molecule DMT helps treat addiction disorders with Timothy Ko, the health benefits of lemons with Jose Antonio Garcia and the foods that contribute to anxiety with Heather Lillico
    We specifically discuss:
    Vitamin K2

    * The discovery of Vitamin K2
    * The role of Vitamin K2
    * Bioavailability: MK4 and MK7
    * Dosages
    * Safety
    * How do we get Vitamin K2?
    * How does Vitamin K2 work?
    * Natto
    * Supplementation: stabilization of Vitamin K2
    * What is the best form to take Vitamin K2?
    * Who should be taking Vitamin K2?
    * Cost
    * Vitamin K’s role in metabolizing calcium
    * Arteriosclerosis
    * Contraindications
    * How Vitamin K2 improves your eye health

    DMT as a Treatment for Addiction Disorders


    * The problems with current addiction disorder treatment
    * Low rate of efficacy and high cost of conventional treatments
    * Stabilizing the patient so that psychotherapies can be utilized
    * The role of psychedelics in the process
    * Why use DMT?
    * The stabilization of Ayahuasca
    * Regulation of dosing
    * A personal connection

    European Lemons


    * The history of cultivation of lemons in Europe
    * Lemon production in Murcia
    * The cultivation process
    * The technology used in the process
    * Sustainability
    * Reducing the need for chemicals and pesticides
    * Traceability
    * The varieties and taste of Spanish lemons

     Foods That Contribute to Anxiety


    * Caffeine
    * Refined and processed sugar
    * Alternatives to processed sugar
    * Alcohol
    * Red and processed meats
    * Dairy
    * How to Implement change
    * Ensuring that nutrients are still being consumed
    * How quickly will you see results?

    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 Timothy Ko and Entheon go here.
    To learn more about Jose Antonio Garcia go here.
    To learn more about Heather Lillico go here.

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    55 min
  • #162 Vitamin K2, The Use of DMT to Treat Addiction Disorders, The Health Benefits of Lemons and Foods That Contribute to Anxiety
    Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 12 and 13, 2020 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 vitamin K2 with Joel Thuna, how the psychedelic molecule DMT helps treat addiction disorders with Timothy Ko, the health benefits of lemons with Jose Antonio Garcia and the foods that contribute to anxiety with Heather Lillico
    55 min

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