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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 how to make your bedroom a sanctuary of peace with Adarsh Shah, the phenomenon of grey divorce with Lorne Fine, foods that support sleep with Megan Horsley and the importance of healthy relationships with Montrella Cowan

We specifically discuss:

How To Turn Your Bedroom Into A Sanctuary of Peace

* Pillows: “the mattress for your head”

* How long should you use a pillow for?

* How do you find the right pillow?

* New pillow technology

* duvet/comforters/blankets

* Sheets

Grey Divorce

* What is a grey divorce?

* When do people get divorced?

* Why is grey divorce happening?

* Factors militating staying together

* Assets: matrimonial homes, pensions etc.

* Division of property

* Hiring a financial consultant

* Spousal support

* Advice for those considering getting a divorce

Foods That Support Sleep

* The interconnection between nutrition and sleep

* How sleep affects nutrition

* Inflammation

* The gut-brain axis

* Melatonin

* Circadian rhythm

* Foods high in tryptophan

* Foods with Gaba

* Herbal teas

* Caffeine, sugar, alcohol, processed foods

The Importance of Healthy Relationships

* Why is having healthy relationships so important?

* Communication

* What can we do to improve our relationship skills?

* Let people know that what they’re feeling is okay

* Give people space

* How do you learn how to pick up on non-verbal cues?

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

To learn more about Lorne Fine go here

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

To learn more about Montrella Cowan, go here

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 how to make your bedroom a sanctuary of peace with Adarsh Shah, the phenomenon of grey divorce with Lorne Fine, foods that support sleep with Megan Horsley and the importance of healthy relationships with Montrella Cowan

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 discuss the health benefits of ginseng with Joel Thuna, part 2 of our exploration of sports injury triage with Dr. Stacy Irvine, dealing with uncertainty (in uncertain times) with Rod Macdonald and how to navigate sex during a pandemic with Carlyle Jansen

We specifically discuss:

The Health Benefits of Ginseng

* What is ginseng?

* Adaptogens

* White vs. red ginseng

* “True” ginseng: “panax” ginseng vs. other ginseng

* Imperial ginseng/Asian ginseng

* North American ginseng

* Siberian Ginseng

* Ashwagandha/Indian Ginseng

* Brazilian Ginseng/Suma

* Which ginseng should you take?

Sports Injury Triage Part 2

* For Part 1 go here

* Shin splints

* Pulled hamstring

* Tight hip flexors

* Neck Pain

Dealing With Uncertainty (During Uncertain Times)

* Why is uncertainty such a challenge for people to deal with?

* The threshold of tolerance

* What strategies can we employ to deal with uncertainty?

* What can you do in the moment?

* Who can you turn to for support?

Navigating Sex During a Pandemic

* How is Covid-19 impacting our sexual relationships?

* “Cuffing Season”

* New questions and considerations in finding a partner

* Monogamous relationships

* Stress and the libido

* Is sex and intimacy even more important now?

* Should we really be wearing masks during sex?

* Are there risks of sexual transmission of Covid-19?

* Long distance sex and other options

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 Dr. Stacy Irvine go here

To read Rod Macdonald’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 September 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 discuss the health benefits of ginseng with Joel Thuna, part 2 of our exploration of sports injury triage with Dr. Stacy Irvine, dealing with uncertainty (in uncertain times) with Rod Macdonald and how to navigate sex during a pandemic with Carlyle Jansen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 the health benefits of probiotics with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND,  strategies for hosting vegetarian guests with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen, how to stay motivated in your yoga (and fitness) practice this Fall with Jelayna Da Silva and highlighting Black cookbook authors with Naomi Bussin

We specifically discuss:

Probiotics

* What are probiotics?

* What are the health benefits of probiotics?

* Boosting immunity: cold and flu etc

* Your gut is your “second brain”

* Can we get enough probiotics from our diet?

* What are CFU’s?

* How many CFU’s should you look for?

* What should you look for in a probiotic?

* The benefits of enteric coating

* Degradation of probiotic colonies: manufacturing vs. expiry

* Who should take probiotics?

Hosting Vegetarian Guests

* Putting four things on the plate instead of three

* Plant based proteins

* Eggplant as a main dish

* Cauliflower steaks

* Pan fried Haloumi cheese

* Zucchini fritters

Staying Motivated for Your Fall Yoga Practice

* How can we better understand how to motivate ourselves?

* What is a good way to motivate yourself?

* Just show up!

* Work from a place of acceptance

* Body neutrality

* How do you motivate yourself when you’re having a bad day?

* Is not having time or space a good excuse?

Highlighting Black Cookbook Authors

* Promoting Black cookbook authors

* Barriers to getting published

* Vegetable Kingdom, by Bryant Terry

* New World Sourdough, by Bryan Ford

* CONTEST!!! send an email to [email protected] saying why you love the show to get your copy of New World Sourdough

* The New Way to Cake, by Benjamina Ebuehi

* Jubilee, by ToniTipton-Martin

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 Carolyn Tanner Cohen go here.

To learn more about Jelayna Da Silva go here.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 the health benefits of probiotics with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, strategies for hosting vegetarian guests with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen, how to stay motivated in your yoga (and fitness) practice this Fall with Jelayna Da Silva and highlighting Black cookbook authors with Naomi Bussin

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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’ll discuss how to treat a libido under stress with Dr. Gordon Chang, whether it is necessary to change our diet as we age with Shauna Lindzon, naturopathy as it interconnects with allopathy with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and mindfulness, middle age and self-actualization with Tracey Soghrati.

We specifically discuss:

Your Libido Under Stress

* How is Covid-19 (stress) affecting your libido?

* Lifestyle approaches to reducing stress

* How does stress manifest in the body?

* Herbs to help with sleep

* Exercise to relieve stress

* “Libido” herbs- natural aphrodisiacs

* Increasing testosterone production

* Antioxidants to fight free radicals

Should We Change Our Diets As We Age?

* Do our nutritional needs change as we age?

* Muscle to fat ratios change

* Protein

* Fiber

* Calcium

* Vitamins B12 and  D

* Eating a variety of whole foods

* Changing taste and digestion

* Eat at the same time each day

* Dehydration

Naturopathy and Allopathy

* The differences between Naturopathic and Allopathic doctors

* What do Naturopathic doctors treat?

* Do Naturopathic and Allopathic doctors work together?

* Why would you want both an Allopathic and Naturopathic doctor?

* What should you look for in a Naturopathic doctor?

Mindfulness, Middle Age and Self Actualization

* What is self-actualization?

* Abraham Maslow: The Needs Hierarchy

* Are we all capable of transformation?

* Creativity

* Why is middle age the time for self-actualization?

* What does a self-actualized person look like?

* The state of “awe”

* Being comfortable in your own skin

* Being present and comfortable with yourself

* Being happy in the process rather than focusing on the goals

* What is the “mindful self”?

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

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

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

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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'll discuss how to treat a libido under stress with Dr. Gordon Chang, whether it is necessary to change our diet as we age with Shauna Lindzon, naturopathy as it interconnects with allopathy with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and mindfulness, middle age and self-actualization with Tracey Soghrati.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 29 and 30, 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 it’s like to live with Parkinson’s disease with Linda Berard, how the right mattress cushioning can help you sleep with Adarsh Shah, the treatment of wear and tear injuries with Dr. Erin Boynton and the health benefits of juice with Nadia Kostos

We specifically discuss:

Living with Parkinson’s Disease

* The diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease

* Is Parkinson’s Disease hereditary?

* What is it like to receive a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease?

* Parkinson’s is an ‘underestimated’ disease

* Coping with Parkinson’s Disease

* Advice for those who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease

* Advice for family and friends

* Linda’s support group Entraidonsnous

* The importance of participating in research

How the Right Mattress Cushioning Can Help You Sleep

* Does the way you sleep impact what sort of mattress firmness you need?

* Firmness of mattresses

* People who sleep on their side

* People who sleep on their stomach

* People who sleep on their back

* People who move around: the majority of us

* How does weight correlate to mattress firmness?

* The pros and cons of spring mattresses

* The pros and cons of memory foam, latex and gel mattresses

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Wear and Tear Injuries

* What are wear and tear injuries?

* What can we do to stop our body from deteriorating?

* The ‘head forward’ posture

* Get the good molecules

* Stretching and foam rolling

* The time and place for surgery

* Fixing the movement  problem: Kinetics

* The appropriateness of cortisone

* Stem cell treatment

* The age old question: Hot or cold treatment for pain?

The Health Benefits of Juice

* Who would benefit from drinking juice?

* The process of making cold pressed juice

* How does juice help alleviate stress?

* Juicing for those who’ve had surgery

* Juicing for those who have trouble digesting

* Juices with soluble fiber

* Juices for seniors

* Are there any contraindications for juice?

* The importance of an alkaline balance

For more information about show sponsor Parkinson Canada go here.

To learn more about Linda Berard and her support group go here.

To learn more about Ultramatic and Adarsh Shah go here

To learn more about Dr. Erin Boynton go here.

To learn more about Nadia Kostos go here

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 29 and 30, 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 it's like to live with Parkinson's disease with Linda Berard, how the right mattress cushioning can help you sleep with Adarsh Shah, the treatment of wear and tear injuries with Dr. Erin Boynton and the health benefits of juice with Nadia Kostos