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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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 the natural treatment of the prostate with Andrea Donsky, how technology can impact your sleep with Adarsh Shah, colon health and your digestion with Nadia Kotsos, and wound care during Covid-19 with Dr. Hance Clarke.

We specifically discuss:

Your Partner’s Prostate Health

* What is the prostate gland and what does it do?

* What can happen to the prostate gland?

* Statistics surrounding BPH

* Causes of BPH

* What are the symptoms of BPH?

* BPH vs. Cancer symptoms

* Taking responsibility for your own health

* After a diagnosis of BPH

* Supplements

* Lifestyle choices

How Technology Can Impact Your Sleep

* Technology can both enhance or inhibit sleep

* Sleep tracking technology wearables

* Measuring heart rate, temperature, blood oxygen levels, sound, movement and breathing

* Withings watch

* Oura ring

* Sleep hygiene and electronics

* Blue light

* Avoiding screen time

Your Colon and Digestion

* How do you know when you’re not digesting your food properly?

* Looking at your poop

* How often should you poop?

* What does your skin tell you?

* Colon health

* How does poor colon health manifest?

* Food combining

* Resetting the digestive tract

* A whole food diet for colon health

* A herbal “tea-tox”

* Aloe vera

* Bone broth

Wound Care During Covid-19

* What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

* Hyperbaric oxygen therapy assists in wound care

* Wound care in Ontario

* Why is it important to get oxygen to a wound?

* Flaps and grafts

* Studying hyperbaric therapy for Covid-19

* How has Covid-19 impacted pain and wound treatment?

* Is wound care being impacted by telemedicine?

* What supports are necessary to improve wound care?

* hyperbaric.ca

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

For more information about Andrea Donsky go here.

To learn more about Adarsh Shah and Ultramatic go here.

To learn more about Nadia Kotsos go here.

To learn more about Dr. Hance Clarke go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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 the natural treatment of the prostate with Andrea Donsky, how technology can impact your sleep with Adarsh Shah, colon health and your digestion with Nadia Kotsos, and wound care during Covid-19 with Dr. Hance Clarke.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 24 and 25, 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 future of medical clinics with George Barakat, how to improve your posture with Dr. Stacy Irvine, a natural approach to thyroid health with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and whether Covid-19 spells the death of Toronto with Mitchell Abrahams

We specifically discuss:

The Future of Health Clinics

* Hub and spoke health clinics

* An ecosystem in healthcare: instantaneous referrals

* The “circular health care experience”

* Combined access to primary healthcare

* Growth, connectivity and community

* Duplicating the “hospital experience” without the wait

How To Improve Your Posture

* Why is posture so important?

* What are the common posture problems?

* What are the implications of poor posture?

* Stacking of vertebrae

* Upper Cross Syndrome

* What can we do to help our posture?

* Exercises for better posture

* Rowing and cross-country skiing

* Are posture problems reversible?

A Natural Approach to Thyroid Health

* What is the thyroid gland and what does it do?

* Are thyroid conditions common?

* How do you develop a thyroid condition?

* The connection between auto-immune disease and the thyroid gland

* Genetic predisposition to auto-immune disease

* The auto-immune disease trigger

* Intestinal permeability and auto-immune disease

* Leaky Gut Syndrome

* Reducing the risk to thyroid disease

* Testing for thyroid disease

* Is thyroid disease reversible?

* Lifestyle choices and supplementation

Did Covid-19 Kill Toronto?

* Toronto and the pandemic

* What is driving the “exodus” from the city?

* The history of the cycle of pandemics and booms

* Can we work remotely indefinitely?

* The key drivers of cities

* International cities

* Post-pandemic immigration

* The hidden costs of leaving the city

* The future approach to pandemics

For more information about show sponsor Jack Nathan Health and George Barakat go here.

To learn more about Dr. Stacy Irvine go here.

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

To learn more about Mitchell Abrahams go here

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 24 and 25, 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 future of medical clinics with George Barakat, how to improve your posture with Dr. Stacy Irvine, a natural approach to thyroid health with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and whether Covid-19 spells the death of Toronto with Mitchell Abrahams

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 17 and 18, 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 preventative health heading into colder weather with Dr. Gordon Chang, Improving your happiness with Dr. Jon Cowan cooking soups and stews with Fall produce with Shauna Lindzon,  and mindful self care with Tracey Soghrati.

We specifically discuss:

Changing Seasons and Your Health

* Prepping our body systems to optimize health

* Vitamin D: efficacies and dosage

* Detoxing

* Liver Cleanse

* Herbal Cleanse

* Reasonable expectations from cleansing

Improving Happiness

* Are North Americans less happy?

* Measuring happiness

* Happiness vs. lack of stress

* The link between happiness and addiction

* How do we regain our happiness?

* What happens if we don’t train ourselves to be happy?

* What are the health benefits of being happy?

Cooking Soups and Stews with Fall Produce

* Comfort foods and hearty foods

* Roasting squash

* Fennel

* Leeks

* Cumin

* Cardamom

* Cinnamon

* Storing herbs and spices

* Toasting spices

* Garnishes

Mindful Self Care

* What is self care?

* Helping professions

* Mental, physical and emotional stress

* How does self care connect to mindfulness?

* Frequency and consistency

* Discipline in your practice

* What are examples of self care practices?

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

To learn more about Dr. Jon Cowan and the Happi Trainer 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 October 17 and 18, 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 preventative health heading into colder weather with Dr. Gordon Chang, Improving your happiness with Dr. Jon Cowan cooking soups and stews with Fall produce with Shauna Lindzon, and mindful self care with Tracey Soghrati.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 10 and 11, 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 boost your cognition naturally with Joel Thuna, how Covid-19 has impacted divorce with Lorne Fine, five new cooking techniques with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and how to improve your mobility with Ali Lubin.

We specifically discuss:

Boosting Cognition

* What is cognition?

* The factors that impact cognition

* Cholesterol, smoking, depression, diabetes and hypertension

* The symptoms and signs of MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)

* Lifestyle changes that can boost cognition

* Neuroplasticity

* A healthy diet that supports cognition

* What foods should be avoided?

* Supplements: Omega-3, Turmeric, L-Theanine, B Vitamins, Vitamin K2, Ginko Biloba, Ginseng etc.

Covid-19 and Divorce

* How is Covid-19 impacting married couples?

* Are the courts conducting divorce hearings during the pandemic?

* Urgent and emergency hearings

* Structural changes to the family courts in Ontario

* How have family lawyers changed their practice?

* Custody and Access issues

* Are clients settling more of their issues?

* Child support and spousal support

* Matrimonial homes and other assets

* Best advice

Five New Cooking Techniques

* Salt and pepper

* Fat and acid

* Sautéing

* Pan roasting

* Steaming

* Slow roasting and braising

Improving Your Mobility

* Mobility and range of motion

* Mobility and flexibility

* Why is mobility important?

* How do we know if we’re sufficiently mobile?

* Objective measures of mobility

* Are we mobile because we do things that require mobility?

* Are there things that we can do that will improve mobility?

* Yoga, Pilates and strength training

* Stretching, foam rolling and massage

* Hero Movement

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 Lorne Fine go here.

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner-Cohen go here.

To learn more about Ali Lubin go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 10 and 11, 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 boost your cognition naturally with Joel Thuna, how Covid-19 has impacted divorce with Lorne Fine, five new cooking techniques with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and how to improve your mobility with Ali Lubin.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 3 and 4, 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 prostate health benefits of probiotics with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND,  dealing with acute back pain with Dr. Erin Boynton, spicing up your baking with Naomi Bussin and the pros and cons of abstinence with Carlyle Jansen

We specifically discuss:

Prostate Health

* What is the prostate and what does it do?

* BPH

* Who is affected by BPH and why?

* How can you tell if you are suffering from BPH?

* What can we do to treat BPH?

* Natural health products that treat BPH

* Saw Palmetto

* Stinging Nettle

* Plant Sterols

* Rye Flour Pollen Extract

* PSA testing for Prostate Cancer

Dealing With Acute Back Pain

* What is acute back pain?

* What is the cause of acute back pain?

* The signs of a more serious condition: ie. disc herniation

* What do you do if you’re suffering from acute back pain?

* Rest, position, and wakening up core muscles

* When is it time to see a doctor?

* How long does acute back pain to resolve?

* Who can help with sore back muscles?

Spicing Up Your Baking

* Why include spice into your baking?

* The New Way To Cake – Benjamina Ebuehi

* Sumach Apple Cake, Rosemary Chocolate Mini-Tortes

* CONTEST: Email [email protected] and explain why you love THE TONIC to win your copy of The New Way to Cake!

* Mastering Spice – Lior Lev Sercarz

* Cardamom, Pink Peppercorn and Urfa Chili Brownies

* Tips for experimenting with herbs in baking

* Silan, Mexican Chocolate, Aleppo Pepper, Cardamom and Black Pepper, Ginger, Turmeric

Abstinence

* Defining abstinence

* Asexuality

* Does abstinence exclude masturbation?

* What would lead someone to choose abstinence?

* Fear and anxiety driving abstinence

* Are there benefits to abstinence?

* What are the drawbacks to abstinence?

* Responsive desire

* “Use it or lose it”

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. Erin Boynton go here.

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

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

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 3 and 4, 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 prostate health benefits of probiotics with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, dealing with acute back pain with Dr. Erin Boynton, spicing up your baking with Naomi Bussin and the pros and cons of abstinence with Carlyle Jansen