Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 18 and 19 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 your immunity system works with Dr. Gordon Chang, maintaining relationships during social isolation with Carlyle Jansen,

We specifically discuss:

How Does the Immune System Work?

* There is no known proven cure for Covid-19 (yet)

* Boosting the immune system

* White blood cells

* Non-specific antibodies

* How do vaccines work?

* Inflammation

* Mast cells

* Herbal immune boosters

* Lifestyle

Maintaining Relationships During Social Isolation

* Downtime and space

* Separation and togetherness

* Communication

* Setting aside time to talk

* Physical connections during social distancing

* Sexual relationships for singles (during Covid-19)

Fighting Stress Nutritionally

* Emotional eating and the loss of control

* Supporting gut health with fermented foods

* Creating your own fermented foods

* Sourdough starters

* Yogurt

* Foods that don’t support gut health: alcohol and sugar

* Growing your own food

* Sprouting

Dental Care During Covid-19

* What do you do if you have a dental emergency?

* Are there dental offices open during Covid-19 in Toronto?

* The Royal College of Dentists contact

* What qualifies as a dental emergency?

* Teledentistry

* Phone prescriptions and proper dosage

* Managing anxiety

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

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

To read Megan Horsley’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here

To learn more about Dr. Steve Colomby go here.

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 11 and 12, 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 to avoid viral and bacterial infections with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, how to “MacGyver” a home gym with Dr. Stacy Irvine, how to create a “Dine Out” experience at home with Carolyn Tanner Cohen and creating and maintaining social connections with Jodi Fischtein

We specifically discuss:

Avoiding Viral and Bacterial Infections

* Awareness, Avoidance, Action

* Seasonal Influenza – viral infections

* Vitamin D

* Probiotics

* Lifestyle: Nutrition, Sleep, Exercise

* Underlying conditions: Immune compromised

* Green Tea

“MacGyver” Your Own Home Gym

* The importance of exercise

* Social media tools

* Higher incidence of injuries

* The proper space

* Floors and Mirrors

* MacGyvering the equipment

Create a “Dine Out” Experience At Home

* Take in from a restaurant

* The ambiance and mood

* Drinking and Cannabis at home

* Turn off the electronic devices

* The virtual pot-luck dinner

* Food presentation

* (Healthy) Sauces

Creating and Maintaining Social Connections Through Yoga

* Being part of something

* Activity clearing the mind

* Yoga tools

* Meditation and mindfulness

* Introverts and extroverts

* Online yoga classes and guided meditations

* The language of yoga

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

For more information about Dr. Philip Rouchotas go here.

To learn more about Dr. Stacy Irvine go here.

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner Cohen go here.

To read articles written by Jodi Fischtein in Tonic Magazine go here.

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 11 and 12, 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 to avoid viral and bacterial infections with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, how to "MacGyver" a home gym with Dr. Stacy Irvine, how to create a "Dine Out" experience at home with Carolyn Tanner Cohen and creating and maintaining social connections with Jodi Fischtein

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 4 and 5, 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 a personal journey to heart health with Wayne Elliot, mindfulness amidst panic with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with beans with Naomi Bussin and the natural treatment of arthritis with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

A Personal Journey to Heart Health

* Wayne’s story

* Natural health?

* Jim Strauss’ philosophies

* What do Statin drugs do?

* Blood flow

* Supplements

Mindfulness Amidst Panic

* What happens when we panic?

* Daily practice to deal with social distancing

* Acceptance and lower resistance to “what ifs”

* Coping mechanisms and triggers

* Shifting perspective

* RAIN: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture

* Self-compassion

Cooking With Beans

* Why are we talking about cooking with beans?

* Why is everyone else talking about beans?

* Beans as a meat alternative or supplement

* Heirloom beans – Rancho Gordo

* Canned beans: salt, EDTA

* Dried beans: soaking, The Instant Pot

* Aquafaba

* Cool Beans – Joe Yonan

* Spreads, Dips, Salads, Soups, Stews, Pastas, Desserts

The Natural Treatment of Arthritis

* Osteoarthritis

* Rheumatoid Arthritis

* How do you know what kind of arthritis you have?

* How do you treat osteoarthritis?

* Supplements: Natural Eggshell Membranes

* Conceptualizing Arthritis as Inflammation

* How do you treat rheumatoid arthritis?

* Auto-immune deficiency and trigger

* Leaky gut

* Supplements

* Vitamin D

* Intermittent Fasting

For more information about Wayne Elliot show sponsor Strauss go here.

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

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

To learn more about Dr. Emily Lipinski ND go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 4 and 5, 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 a personal journey to heart health with Wayne Elliot, mindfulness amidst panic with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with beans with Naomi Bussin and the natural treatment of arthritis with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

A Personal Journey to Heart Health

Wayne's story

Natural health?

Jim Strauss' philosophies

What do Statin drugs do?

Blood flow

Supplements

Mindfulness Amidst Panic

What happens when we panic?

Daily practice to deal with social distancing

Acceptance and lower resistance to "what ifs"

Coping mechanisms and triggers

Shifting perspective

RAIN: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture

Self-compassion

Cooking With Beans

Why are we talking about cooking with beans?

Why is everyone else talking about beans?

Beans as a meat alternative or supplement

Heirloom beans - Rancho Gordo

Canned beans: salt, EDTA

Dried beans: soaking, The Instant Pot

Aquafaba

Cool Beans - Joe Yonan

Spreads, Dips, Salads, Soups, Stews, Pastas, Desserts

The Natural Treatment of Arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

How do you know what kind of arthritis you have?

How do you treat osteoarthritis?

Supplements: Natural Eggshell Membranes

Conceptualizing Arthritis as Inflammation

How do you treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Auto-immune deficiency and trigger

Leaky gut

Supplements

Vitamin D

Intermittent Fasting

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 immune system function and support with Ian Clark, Virtual Care and the Myths of Digital Health with Michael Green and Dr. Ramana Appireddy, meatless Mondays with Carolyn Tanner Cohen and how Allicin can help fight off viral and bacterial infections with Dr. Peter Josling

We specifically discuss:

Immune System Function and Support

How do we avoid getting sick?

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic systems

What suppresses the immune system?

Iodine and Magnesium

Keeping mentally strong

Pandemonium is internal

Virtual Care and the Myths of Digital Health

What is virtual care?

What are the benefits of virtual care for Canadians?

Can virtual care help prevent the spread of Covid-19

Mental health and self-isolating

Avoiding unnecessary journeys

The difficulties of virtual care

Misconceptions regarding virtual care

A doctor's experience utilizing virtual tools

Patient feedback on virtual care technology

Meatless Mondays

Why are people considering cutting out (or down on) meat?

"Meatless Mondays" - going vegan one day a week

Vegan breakfast -oats + chia seed

Lentils for lunch

Powerball snacks

Cauliflower steaks for dinner

How Allicin Can Fight Infections

What is allicin?

Stabilizing allicin

How does allicin normalize the immune response?

Allicin kills bacteria and viruses

Can Allicin fight Covid-19?

Is allicin safe to take?

Are there contraindications for allicin?

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 immune system function and support with Ian Clark, Virtual Care and the Myths of Digital Health with Michael Green and Dr. Ramana Appireddy, meatless Mondays with Carolyn Tanner Cohen and how Allicin can help fight off viral and bacterial infections with Dr. Peter Josling

We specifically discuss:

Immune System Function and Support

* How do we avoid getting sick?

* Sympathetic and Parasympathetic systems

* What suppresses the immune system?

* Iodine and Magnesium

* Keeping mentally strong

* Pandemonium is internal

Virtual Care and the Myths of Digital Health

* What is virtual care?

* What are the benefits of virtual care for Canadians?

* Can virtual care help prevent the spread of Covid-19

* Mental health and self-isolating

* Avoiding unnecessary journeys

* The difficulties of virtual care

* Misconceptions regarding virtual care

* A doctor’s experience utilizing virtual tools

* Patient feedback on virtual care technology

Meatless Mondays

* Why are people considering cutting out (or down on) meat?

* “Meatless Mondays” – going vegan one day a week

* Vegan breakfast -oats + chia seed

* Lentils for lunch

* Powerball snacks

* Cauliflower steaks for dinner

How Allicin Can Fight Infections

* What is allicin?

* Stabilizing allicin

* How does allicin normalize the immune response?

* Allicin kills bacteria and viruses

* Can Allicin fight Covid-19?

* Is allicin safe to take?

* Are there contraindications for allicin?

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

To learn more about Michael Green and Access 2022 go here.

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner Cohen go here

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

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 the natural treatment menopause with Joel Thuna, expressing sexual desire with Carlyle Jansen, immunity boosting with Megan Horsley and healthy travel tips with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Menopause

Declining estrogen

Vaginal Atrophy

Symptoms of Vaginal Atrophy

Avoiding smoke

Sexual activity

Avoiding scents

Physical exercise

Cotton clothing

Can you get estrogen through your diet?

Probiotics

Lubrication

What is "Brain Fog"?

Brain exercises, sleep, de-stressing

Communicating Sexual Desire

The blueprint model for sexual communication

The types of people

"Energetic people"

"Sensual people"

"Sexual people"

"Kinky people"

"Shape-shifters"

Sexual states - a cycle

What problems can occur?

Boosting Immunity

Why is boosting immunity so important?

Sleep - sleep hygiene

Adaptogens

Movement - high impact exercise

Detoxification

Natural Travel Tips

Avoiding viral infection

Wiping down surfaces in the plane

Surgical masks

Sleep when traveling - melatonin, grounding, white noise machine

Eating healthy on holiday

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 the natural treatment menopause  with Joel Thuna, expressing sexual desire with Carlyle Jansen, immunity boosting with Megan Horsley and healthy travel tips with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Menopause

* Declining estrogen

* Vaginal Atrophy

* Symptoms of Vaginal Atrophy

* Avoiding smoke

* Sexual activity

* Avoiding scents

* Physical exercise

* Cotton clothing

* Can you get estrogen through your diet?

* Probiotics

* Lubrication

* What is “Brain Fog”?

* Brain exercises, sleep, de-stressing

Communicating Sexual Desire

* The blueprint model for sexual communication

* The types of people

* “Energetic people”

* “Sensual people”

* “Sexual people”

* “Kinky people”

* “Shape-shifters”

* Sexual states – a cycle

* What problems can occur?

Boosting Immunity

* Why is boosting immunity so important?

* Sleep  – sleep hygiene

* Adaptogens

* Movement – high impact exercise

* Detoxification

Natural Travel Tips

* Avoiding viral infection

* Wiping down surfaces in the plane

* Surgical masks

* Sleep when traveling – melatonin, grounding, white noise machine

* Eating healthy on holiday

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 Carlyle Jansen go here

To read articles by Megan Horsley in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and the work she does, go here

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 bone and joint health with Dr. Gordon Chang, whether mindfulness can save the world with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with an instant pot with Naomi Bussin and getting ready to exercise outdoors with Stacy Irvine.

We specifically discuss:

Bone and Joint Health

* Osteoporosis

* Weight bearing exercise

* Calcium and Vitamin D

* Controlling the breakdown of the bone

* Minerals and nutrients

* The Keto diet

* Calcium levels in your blood

* Testing for bone density

* Vitamin B complex

* Anti-Oxidants

* Trace minerals

Can Mindfulness Save the World?

* Mindful people making thoughtful choices

* What is mindfulness?

* Are people overwhelmed?

* Practice open awareness

* Over-consumption

* Mindful eating

* Vegetarianism and climate change

* Energy use and transportation

Cooking With and Instant Pot

* What is an Instant Pot?

* Cooking dried beans and legumes

* Braising meat

* Home made yogurt

* Dinner In an Instant – Melissa Clark

* The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook – Nisha Vora

* The Instant Pot Bible – Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarborough

* An environmentally friendly way to cook

Getting Ready To Exercise Outdoors for Spring

* Exercise outdoors

* Shifting environments and equipment

* Stabilizing ankles

* Balance and ankle strength

* Layering you clothing

* Warm ups

* Reflective clothing

* Pace yourself

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

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

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

To learn more about Stacy Irvine go here.

 

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