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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 5 and 6, 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 the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND,  a new method of removing alcohol in the blood system utilizing hyperventilation with Dr. Joseph Fisher, chair yoga with Deborah Devine and exercise and weight loss with Noah Schwartz.

We specifically discuss:

Medicinal Mushrooms

* What are the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms?

* Lion’s Mane

* Cordyceps

* Reishi, Turkey’s Tail, Shiitake, Maitake

* Hot water extraction

* Eating mushrooms

* Extracts, tinctures

* Dosages and label reading

* Who would benefit from taking mushrooms?

Hyperventilation To Rid The Body of Blood Alcohol

* Why is it important to get blood alcohol out of the system?

* How does the body rid itself of blood alcohol?

* What tools are available to assist in ridding blood alcohol out of the body?

* Supporting hyperventilation as a method of removing blood alcohol from the body

* Potential side effects

* The technology and the testing process

Chair Yoga

* What is chair yoga?

* Why is chair yoga so good for you?

* What equipment do you need for chair yoga?

* Contraindications

* For health benefits how long should your practice be?

* Micro-sessions throughout the day

* Resources to support chair yoga

* Get Fit Where You Sit

Exercise and Weight Loss

* The connection between weight loss and exercise

* Creating a calorie deficit

* Burning more calories during rest

* Consistency: don’t go “0 to 100”

* Sustainability: changing small habits

* Muscle building during Covid-19

* Six foundational movements

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

For more information about Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND go here.

To learn more about Dr. Joseph Fisher go here.

To learn more about Deborah Devine go here.

To learn more about Noah Schwartz go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 5 and 6, 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 the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND,  a new method of removing alcohol in the blood system utilizing hyperventilation with Dr. Joseph Fisher, chair yoga with Deborah Devine and exercise and weight loss with Noah Schwartz.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 28 and 29, 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 how protein is necessary for healing with Dr. Gordon Chang, the annual holiday cookbook gift guide with Naomi Bussin, how Covid-19 impacts your brain with Dr. Daniel Wilson and how peanuts can help regulate your blood sugar with Dr. Samara Sterling

We specifically discuss:

Protein For Healing Your Body

* Why is protein important for our health?

* Essential and non-Essential amino acids

* Sources of protein

* How the body processes protein

* Increasing protein to help heal the body

* How much more protein do we need when we’re healing?

* Liquid protein shots?

The Holiday Cookbook Gift Guide

* Trends for cookbooks

* Sheet Pan Chicken – Cathy Erway

* Diala’s Kitchen – Diala Canelo

* East – Meera Sodha

* Coconut And Sambal – Lara Lee

* Snacking Cakes – Yossy Arefi

* Dessert Person – Claire Saffitz

* Pie Camp – Kate McDermott

* 100 Cookies – Sarah Kieffer

How Covid-19 Impacts Your Brain

* Covid-19 stressors

* How are people being impacted?

* The uncertainty of the pandemic

* Difficulty in grieving

* How does the stress impact our brain functions?

* Cortisol

* Neuro-Covid or Brain Fog, PTSD

* Depression

* Quarantine stoking addictions

* Gaining a new perspective as a result of the pandemic

How Peanuts Can Help Regulate Your Blood Sugar

* Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes

* Lifestyle changes and the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes

* How can peanuts prevent spikes in blood sugar?

* How can peanuts help with weight management?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 28 and 29, 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 how protein is necessary for healing with Dr. Gordon Chang, the annual holiday cookbook gift guide with Naomi Bussin, how Covid-19 impacts your brain with Dr. Daniel Wilson and how peanuts can help regulate your blood sugar with Dr. Samara Sterling

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 21 and 22, 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 buying mattresses and bedding online with Adarsh Shah, spousal support during Covid-19 with Daniel Dominitz, the natural treatment of IBS with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and spices 101 with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 21 and 22, 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 buying mattresses and bedding online with Adarsh Shah, spousal support during Covid-19 with Daniel Dominitz, the natural treatment of IBS with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and spices 101 with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

We specifically discuss:

Buying Mattresses and Bedding Online

* Can you buy mattresses and bedding online?

* Is now the time to buy mattresses and bedding?

* The online retail experience: quality, timing, delivery, return policy

* Canadian consumer product standards

* Bedding brands

* The process

* Expertise

Spousal Support and Covid-19

* What is spousal support?

* Determining entitlement to spousal support

* Determining quantum of spousal support

* Factors impacting the quantum of spousal support

* Has Covid-19 changed the determination of quantum?

* How are the courts reacting to Covid-19?

* Court backlogs

* Negotiations and mediation

* Self-representation

* Best advice for obtaining and varying support

The Natural Treatment of IBS

* What is IBS?

* What are the risk factors for IBS?

* The “Fodmap” diet

* The brain/gut connection

* Stress and anxiety

* Foods to avoid

* Probiotics and Fiber

* Supplements: peppermint, melatonin

Spices 101

* Salt and pepper

* Purchasing and storing spices

* Spice recommendations

* Peppercorns, bay leaves, cinnamon, granulated garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, sumac, oregano, chili powder, flaked onion and garlic, fennel seed, mustard seed

* Herb blends: zaatar

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

To learn more about Daniel Dominitz go here

To learn more about Dr. Emily Lipinski ND 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 November 14 and 15, 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 the natural approach to eye health with Joel Thuna, self care and a preventative approach to wellness with Tanya Salituro, preparing for Winter sports with Stacy Irvine, and mood boosting foods with Heather Lillico

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 14 and 15, 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 the natural approach to eye health with Joel Thuna, self care and a preventative approach to wellness with Tanya Salituro, preparing for Winter sports with Stacy Irvine, and mood boosting foods with Heather Lillico

We specifically discuss:

Natural Eye Care

* The boundaries of human eyesight

* Common eyesight problems

* Cataracts

* Diabetic Retinopathy

* Dry Eye Disease

* Glaucoma

* Macular Degeneration

* Diet/nutrients for better eyesight

* Vitamin K2

* Vitamins A, C and E

* Lutein and Zeaxanthin

* DHA Omega3

* Zinc

Self Care and Preventative Wellness

* A diagnosis of Cancer

* Listening to your body

* Be your own health advocate

* Access to information

* Barriers to self-advocacy

* The importance of community and connection to your health

Preparing for Winter Sports

* Proper attire

* Weekend warriors

* Warming up

* Cooling down

* Is hydration a concern in Winter?

* Skating/Hockey

* Downhill Skiing

* Cross-Country Skiing

Mood Boosting Foods

* Jerusalem Artichokes for pre-biotics

* Rutabagas for GABA

* Brussels Sprouts for folate

* Microbiomes

* Probiotics and fermented foods

* SAD

* Mindfulness

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 Tanya Salituro and CanPrev go here.

To learn more about Stacy Irvine go here.

To learn more about Heather Lillico go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 28 and 29, 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 how garlic can boost your immunity with Dr. Peter Josling, testosterone and men’s health with Robert Pierce, tips for cooking with online recipes with Shauna Lindzon and hypofrontality and mindfulness with Tracey Soghrati

We specifically discuss:

Garlic and Boosting Immunity

* Keeping your immune system strong

* Allicin, Vitamin D and Vitamin C

* “Power Foods”

* What is stabilized Allicin?

* Why is Allicin effective?

* Allicin vs. other garlic compounds

* Contraindications

* Side effects

Testosterone and Men’s Health

* What does male pattern baldness tell you about a man’s health?

* Signifiers of a hormone imbalance

* Factors that can cause lower testosterone

* Dealing with cortisol and estrogen

* How do you keep up your testosterone levels up?

* Top tips for men to live by

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The Top Tips For Cooking With Online Recipes

* Deciding which online recipe to use

* Curated classic cooking websites

* Cooking technique websites

* Read the whole recipe before you start

* How relevant are the comment sections?

* Recommended websites

* Recipe editing

* Food photography

* Top Tip: look for recipes with fewer steps

Hypofrontality, Addiction and Mindfulness

* What is hypofrontality?

* The pre-frontal cortex

* The amygdala and a “low boiling point”

* The limbic system

* The brain’s reward system

* Impulse control, risk taking and addiction

* How does mindfulness help with hypofrontality?

To learn more about Allicin and the work of Dr. Peter Josling go here.

For more information about Robert Pierce and Prairie Naturals go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 28 and 29, 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 how garlic can boost your immunity with Dr. Peter Josling, testosterone and men's health with Robert Pierce, tips for cooking with online recipes with Shauna Lindzon and hypofrontality and mindfulness with Tracey Soghrati