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

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 7 and 8, 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 women's health issues with Andrea Donsky RHN, interior designing for seniors with Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello, drinking your calories with Shauna Lindzon, and how the "Right Effort" can help you attain your health goals with Kathleen Trotter

We specifically discuss:

Women's Health Issues

Women's heart health

Presentations of heart disease in women

Diminishing risk of heart disease in women

Fitness: mental health, bone density, muscle mass

Maintaining muscle mass

Getting enough protein

Beef bone broth and collagen

Bone broth capsules or powders

Interior Design for Seniors

Maneuverability

Aging in place

Independence in the home

The front door

Organizing - for height, weight, etc.

Condominiums - entries, washroom size

Comfort

Drinking Your Calories

Alcohols

Flavouring -syrups, juices, bitters

Kombucha

Specialty coffee drink

Smoothies and juices

"The Right Effort" and Health Goals

Right effort vs. busy effort

The outdated version of yourself

Starting somewhere

The right equipment

Making smart goals

Growth oriented mindset

Tweak the plan as you proceed

Guilt > shame

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 7 and 8, 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 women’s health issues with Andrea Donsky RHN, interior designing for seniors with Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello, drinking your calories with Shauna Lindzon,  and how the “Right Effort” can help you attain your health goals with Kathleen Trotter

We specifically discuss:

Women’s Health Issues

* Women’s heart health

* Presentations of heart disease in women

* Diminishing risk of heart disease in women

* Fitness: mental health, bone density, muscle mass

* Maintaining muscle mass

* Getting enough protein

* Beef bone broth and collagen

* Bone broth capsules or powders

Interior Design for Seniors

* Maneuverability

* Aging in place

* Independence in the home

* The front door

* Organizing – for height, weight, etc.

* Condominiums – entries, washroom size

* Comfort

Drinking Your Calories

* Alcohols

* Flavouring -syrups, juices, bitters

* Kombucha

* Specialty coffee drink

* Smoothies and juices

“The Right Effort” and Health Goals

* Right effort vs. busy effort

* The outdated version of yourself

* Starting somewhere

* The right equipment

* Making smart goals

* Growth oriented mindset

* Tweak the plan as you proceed

* Guilt > shame

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

To learn more about Andrea Donsky go here.

To learn more about Leanne Masellis, Rosemary Chemello and their work at Dynamic Downsizers go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

To learn more about Kathleen Trotter go here

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 29 and March 1, 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 role of digital technology in dealing with a public health crisis with George Barakat, how personal responsibility leads to well being with Rucsandra Mitrea, solo pleasure when you’re in a relationship with Carlyle Jansen,  and dealing with gut inflammation with Nadia Rizzo ND

We specifically discuss:

Digital Technology and a Public Health Crisis

* Technology impacting public health

* Information gathering and dissemination

* Takeaway points from SARS

* Treatment in remote areas – isolating and quarantining

* Conveying and sharing information

* First Responders

* Artificial Intelligence

* Blockchain

* Omnichannel

Personal Responsibility and The Path to Well-being

* Giving away personal responsibility

* Interviewing your practitioners

* What does giving away your power look like?

* How does it feel when you keep your power?

* Once you cede your power, can you get it back?

Solo Pleasure When Coupled

* Is it okay to masturbate when in a monogamous relationship?

* Masturbation and self-esteem

* Is this a common practice?

* Differences between males and females

* Helping with sexual challenges

* When your partner isn’t there

* Is masturbation cheating?

* Pornography

* Is there such a thing as too much masturbation?

Gut Inflammation

* Inflammation in the gut, not belly fat

* Food sensitivities vs. food allergies

* Determining a food sensitivity

* Inflammation and weight retention

* Food elimination program

* Reintroducing food back into the diet

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

To learn more about Rucsandra Mitrea and the work she does at Vital Directives go here.

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

To learn more about Nadia Rizzo ND go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 29 and March 1, 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 role of digital technology in dealing with a public health crisis with George Barakat, how personal responsibility leads to well being with Rucsandra Mitrea, solo pleasure when you're in a relationship with Carlyle Jansen, and dealing with gut inflammation with Nadia Rizzo ND

We specifically discuss:

Digital Technology and a Public Health Crisis

Technology impacting public health

Information gathering and dissemination

Takeaway points from SARS

Treatment in remote areas - isolating and quarantining

Conveying and sharing information

First Responders

Artificial Intelligence

Blockchain

Omnichannel

Personal Responsibility and The Path to Well-being

Giving away personal responsibility

Interviewing your practitioners

What does giving away your power look like?

How does it feel when you keep your power?

Once you cede your power, can you get it back?

Solo Pleasure When Coupled

Is it okay to masturbate when in a monogamous relationship?

Masturbation and self-esteem

Is this a common practice?

Differences between males and females

Helping with sexual challenges

When your partner isn't there

Is masturbation cheating?

Pornography

Is there such a thing as too much masturbation?

Gut Inflammation

Inflammation in the gut, not belly fat

Food sensitivities vs. food allergies

Determining a food sensitivity

Inflammation and weight retention

Food elimination program

Reintroducing food back into the diet

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 22 and 23, 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  with Dr. Gordon Chang, building the perfect board with Carolyn Tanner Cohen, new running shoe technology with Stacy Irvine and the natural treatment of acid reflux and indigestion with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

Prostate Health

* Prostate enlargement

* Is there a connection between prostate health and testosterone?

* What is the result of an enlarged prostate?

* What is the purpose of the prostate?

* Does chronic inflammation cause prostate enlargement?

* Supplements to help the bladder empty

* Anti-oxidants

* Water consumption

* Is an enlarged prostate connected to prostate cancer?

Building the Perfect Food Board

* Why use a food board?

* The formula for a successful food board

* A breakfast board

* A dessert board

* A dinner board

* A charcuterie board

New Running Shoe Technology

* A brief history of running shoes

* The Nike Vaporfly

* The fairness controversy

* The science behind the shoe

* The cost premium

* The benefits of the new technology

* Reasonable expectations for the recreational runner

The Natural Treatment of Acid Reflux and Indigestion

* What are the causes of acid reflux and indigestion?

* What is the cause of gas and bloating?

* Food sensitivity and stomach bacteria

* The pros and cons of acid blocking medications

* Vitamin B12

* Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth

* H Pylori infections

* Food triggers of indigestion

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

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner Cohen go here.

To learn more about Stacy Irvine 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 February 22 and 23, 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 with Dr. Gordon Chang, building the perfect board with Carolyn Tanner Cohen, new running shoe technology with Stacy Irvine and the natural treatment of acid reflux and indigestion with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

Prostate Health

Prostate enlargement

Is there a connection between prostate health and testosterone?

What is the result of an enlarged prostate?

What is the purpose of the prostate?

Does chronic inflammation cause prostate enlargement?

Supplements to help the bladder empty

Anti-oxidants

Water consumption

Is an enlarged prostate connected to prostate cancer?

Building the Perfect Food Board

Why use a food board?

The formula for a successful food board

A breakfast board

A dessert board

A dinner board

A charcuterie board

New Running Shoe Technology

A brief history of running shoes

The Nike Vaporfly

The fairness controversy

The science behind the shoe

The cost premium

The benefits of the new technology

Reasonable expectations for the recreational runner

The Natural Treatment of Acid Reflux and Indigestion

What are the causes of acid reflux and indigestion?

What is the cause of gas and bloating?

Food sensitivity and stomach bacteria

The pros and cons of acid blocking medications

Vitamin B12

Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth

H Pylori infections

Food triggers of indigestion

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 15 and 16, 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 what toxicities and deficiencies shorten our life and how we attain sufficiency, with Ian Clark, how we self-sabotage our health with Kathleen Trotter, cooking foods for the people we love with Naomi Bussin and the fear of death and the meaning of life with David Bernstein.

We specifically discuss:

Deficiencies, Toxicities and Attaining Sufficiency

* What are the most common dietary deficiencies?

* Iodine

* Magnesium

* Selenium

* Zinc

* Blood tests

* Toxicities- heavy metals and mold

* Aging and the drying out process

* Quality of Life

Self-Sabotage of Your Health

* What is self-sabotage

* The snowball or mustard effect

* 80/20

* Don’t overcompensate for your mistakes

* “I deserve”

* “I’m too busy”

* dopamine

* square peg, round hole

* circle of influence

Cooking Food For People We Love

* Cooking as a demonstration of love

* What if you don’t cook?

* Fresh pasta, Bone Marrow Onion Sauce – American Sfoglino

* Cinnamon Rolls –Vanilla Bean Baking Blog

* Pancake Princess

* Crepe Cake (with coffee pastry cream) –

* Brisket – Bonnie Stern

* Smoked Chicken

The Fear of Death and the Meaning of Life

This discussion focuses on a documentary about 97 year old philosopher Herbert Fingarette. To access the video go to the Caregiver Services website or here.

* Herbert Fingarette

* “Being 97”

* “Death is nothing to be afraid of”

* Valuing life

* “What is the meaning of life” is a foolish question

* The presence of the absence

* The spectacular beauty of the natural world

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

To learn more about Kathleen Trotter go here.

To read articles by Naomi Bussin in Tonic Magazine go here

To learn more about David Bernstein go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 15 and 16, 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 what toxicities and deficiencies shorten our life and how we attain sufficiency, with Ian Clark, how we self-sabotage our health with Kathleen Trotter, cooking foods for the people we love with Naomi Bussin and the fear of death and the meaning of life with David Bernstein.

We specifically discuss:

Deficiencies, Toxicities and Attaining Sufficiency

What are the most common dietary deficiencies?

Iodine

Magnesium

Selenium

Zinc

Blood tests

Toxicities- heavy metals and mold

Aging and the drying out process

Quality of Life

Self-Sabotage of Your Health

What is self-sabotage

The snowball or mustard effect

80/20

Don't overcompensate for your mistakes

"I deserve"

"I'm too busy"

dopamine

square peg, round hole

circle of influence

Cooking Food For People We Love

Cooking as a demonstration of love

What if you don't cook?

Fresh pasta, Bone Marrow Onion Sauce - American Sfoglino

Cinnamon Rolls -Vanilla Bean Baking Blog

Pancake Princess

Crepe Cake (with coffee pastry cream) -

Brisket - Bonnie Stern

Smoked Chicken

The Fear of Death and the Meaning of Life

This discussion focuses on a documentary about 97 year old philosopher Herbert Fingarette. To access the video go to the Caregiver Services website or here.

Herbert Fingarette

"Being 97"

"Death is nothing to be afraid of"

Valuing life

"What is the meaning of life" is a foolish question

The presence of the absence

The spectacular beauty of the natural world

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 8 and 9, 2019 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 menopause and the natural treatment of hot flashes with Joel Thuna, decluttering for downsizing or aging in place with Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello, aphrodisiac foods and scents with Megan Horsley and kicking unwanted habits with Michael Cassell

We specifically discuss:

Menopause and The Natural Treatment of Hot Flashes

* What is menopause?

* What are the symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause?

* The biological reason for menopause

* What is peri-menopause?

* Minimizing the symptoms of menopause

* What are hot flashes?

* Common triggers of hot flashes

* Dealing with hot flashes

* Supplements: Sage, EPA and Black Cohosh

Decluttering for Downsizing or Aging in Place

* Why do people live in clutter?

* How do you start to de-clutter?

* Cleaning out the pantry

* The logistics of de-cluttering

* Downsizing to stay in place

* Dealing with valuables and keepsakes

* Fitting into a new space

Aphrodisiacs

* What is an aphrodisiac?

* How do aphrodisiacs work?

* Essential oils – terpenes

* Memories and emotions

* Why would you use an aphrodisiac?

* Ylang Ylang, Jasmine

* Dark Chocolate

* Zinc supporting testosterone

* Alcohol

How To Kick Unwanted Habits

* The emotional motive for making change

* Emotion vs. logic

* Dopamine and immediate gratification

* Self-examination and the emotional reward from change

* Mindfulness

* Building up emotional strength

* Internal conflict resolution

* Reset

NOTE: On the February 15/16 show David Bernstein and I will be discussing the fear of death and meaning of life, focusing on a documentary about 97 year old philosopher Herbert Fingarette. To access the video go to the Caregiver Services website or here.

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 Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello and the work they do go here

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

To learn more about Michael Cassell and the work he does go here.

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