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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 18 and 19, 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 improve your digestion with Joel Thuna, the efficacy of online pharmacies with Andy Donald, coping with loneliness with Carlyle Jansen and indoor rowing for your fitness with Jennifer Grosdanis

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 18 and 19, 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 improve your digestion with Joel Thuna, the efficacy of online pharmacies with Andy Donald, coping with loneliness with Carlyle Jansen and indoor rowing for your fitness with Jennifer Grosdanis

We specifically discuss:

Improving Your Digestion

* What is your digestive system?

* What are the sources of digestive complications?

* The impact of lifestyle choices

* Are digestive complications signs of bigger problems?

* Improving diet and physical activity and supplementation

* Organic, vegan, probiotics

* Ginger and peppermint for upset stomach

* What causes bloating?

* Dealing with bloating

* What causes constipation?

* Dealing with constipation

* Fiber and Psyllium

* Dealing with diarrhea

The Efficacy of Online Pharmacies

* What are the problems with customers accessing prescriptions?

* Online pharmacy as a solution

* How does an online pharmacy work?

* Province wide delivery within 24 hours

* The doctors’ role in the process

* Technical proficiency of users

* Family, caregivers and health custodians

* “the personal health companion” – dosing reminders

* Pharmacies monitoring vital signs

* Data protection

Coping With Loneliness

* Covid 19 restrictions and loneliness

* What does it mean to be lonely?

* Loneliness and depression

* Health risks of loneliness

* How many of us are lonely?

* Quantity vs. quality of connection

* What causes loneliness?

* Stigmatization of loneliness

* Normalizing of loneliness

* Is society facilitating loneliness?

Indoor Rowing for Fitness

* What is indoor rowing?

* The rowing machine – ERG

* How does rowing integrate into fitness

* Is rowing for everyone?

* Losing weight and building muscle

* Interval vs. distance training

* Pros and Cons of rowing

* Contraindications for rowing

* Collateral exercises – warm up, static stretching, core training, yoga

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 Andy Donald and The Health Depot go here

To read articles by Carlyle Jansen in Tonic Magazine go here

To learn more about Jennifer Grosdanis, go here

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 11 and 12 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 the natural treatment of your pet with Dr. Gordon Chang, cooking with and storing fresh produce and herbs with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen, the health concerns surrounding 5G with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and “procrastibaking” with Naomi Bussin.

We specifically discuss:

Natural Pet Health?

* Human vs. pet physiology

* The pet’s digestion system

* The danger of chocolate

* Parasites

* Probiotics

* The risks of anti-parasitic drugs

* Do dogs need fiber in their diet?

* Supplements for pets

* Do pets suffer allergies?

* joint care

* Diet limitations – multi-vitamins

Cooking and Storing Fresh Produce and Herbs

* Storing herbs dry

* Storing vegetables

* Refrigeration vs. non-refrigeration

* Freezing herbs

* Produce that should not be refrigerated

* Bulk processing and freezing vegetables for future use

* Condiments

* Nuts and seeds

Is the 5G Network Safe?

* What is 5G?

* Benefits of 5G

* What are the health concerns regarding 5G?

* Increased radiation from cell phones

* The 5G Appeal

* Insuring cell phone towers

* Are there any 5G studies available?

* Is the fiber-optic network an alternative option?

* Can we protect ourselves from EMF radiation?

Procrastibaking

* What is “procrastibaking”?

* What is “distractibaking”?

* Procrastibaking – Erin Gardner

* Giant Cinnamon Roll Scones

* No-Mixer Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

* Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies – Alison Roman

* World Peace Cookies or Chocolate Chip Cookies Dorie Greenspan

* Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies – Ovenly

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 Dr. Emily Lipinski ND go here.

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

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 11 and 12 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 the natural treatment of your pet with Dr. Gordon Chang, cooking with and storing fresh produce and herbs with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen, the health concerns surrounding 5G with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and "procrastibaking" with Naomi Bussin.

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 stress and sleep with Andrea Donsky, healthy grilling with Shauna Lindzon, how to find solace in solitude with Tracey Soghrati and proper hydration for exercise with Dr. Stacy Irvine.

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Stress and Sleep

* What can we do to deal with stress?

* Deep breathing

* Exercise – sleep

* Laughter

* Foods that battle stress

* L-Theanine

* Adaptogenic herbs

* Omega-3 with high EPA’s

* Gaba – Passion Flower

* Magnesium

* Stress and sleep

* Sleep Hygiene

* Limiting blue light

Healthy Grilling

* Direct heat, indirect heat, combination and smoking

* Marinating

* Brining

* Lid up or down

* Grilling vegetables

Finding Solace in Solitude

* The unhealthy way to be in solitude

* The unhealthy internal monologue

* Why is it so hard to be alone with our thoughts?

* Getting stuck in a cognative vision

* Why can solitude be a good thing?

* Reflecting on relationships

* Getting to know yourself

* Building the capacity to be with yourself

* How can you use your alone time productively?

* Emotional regulation

* Engaging others outside of solitude

Proper Hydration for Exercise

* The importance of proper hydration

* When is the best time to hydrate?

* Hydration during exercise

* Your thirst isn’t an accurate indicator of hydration

* Post workout hydration

* Cold vs. room temperature water

* Overheating during exercise

* Sports drinks – electrolyte replacement, sugar and caffeine

* Alternatives to sports drinks

* Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?

* How do you deal with cramps?

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

For more information about Andrea Donsky go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

To learn more about Tracy Soghrati go here.

To learn more about Dr. Stacy Irvine 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 stress and sleep with Andrea Donsky, healthy grilling with Shauna Lindzon, how to find solace in solitude with Tracey Soghrati and proper hydration for exercise with Dr. Stacy Irvine.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 27 and 28, 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 assemble an all-natural first aid kit with Joel Thuna, why sleep is so important to your health with Adarsh Shah, the health benefits of turmeric with Dr. Nick Bitz ND and the future of restaurants in Toronto with Vito Marinuzzi

We specifically discuss:

Assembling an All-Natural First Aid Kit

* Why should you have a natural first aid kit?

* Knowledge of first aid is your first tool

* Home, vacation, office and auto first aid kits

* What every kit needs to have

* The auto first aid kit: hand sanitizer, elastic bandages, tea tree ointment, ginger

* The camping/hiking kit: probiotics, activated charcoal, insect sting relief pads,

* Lemon eucalyptus

* Digital thermometer

* White willow bark

* Saline solution

* Arnica or comfrey cream

* Aloe vera

* Chamomile tea bags

* Organic elderberry capsules

* Organic turmeric capsules

* NOT MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Lavender Oil, Valerian Extract, Sterile Syringe, Clove Oil, Capsicum Cream

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

* What is a good night’s sleep?

* The sleep cycle

* Deep sleep

* Why do some have difficulty getting to sleep?

* Creating a calm environment for sleep

* Eliminating blue light

* Sleep and mood

* How do we avoid waking up at night?

* Alcohol impacts the sleep cycle

* Age and the necessity for sleep

The Health Benefits of Turmeric

* Turmeric and curcumin

* Supplement potency

* Inflammation and joint health

* Antioxidant

* Liver health

* Skin conditions

* Brain health and moods

* Immunity

* Staining

* The process of growing and manufacturing turmeric as a supplement

* What should you look for in a turmeric supplement?

* Contraindications

The Future of Restaurants in Toronto

* Coping with Covid-19 as a small business

* Preserving the brand

* Survival and trail-blazing

* “Moving the wheel” -$20 four course dinners

* Co-branding

* Federal, Provincial and Municipal efforts to support small business

* Issues in re-opening a restaurant in the future

* Take-out and Pick-up orders

* Ubereats and other delivery services

* Brand extension

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 Adarsh and Ultramatic go here

To learn more about Dr. Nick Bitz ND and Youtheory go here

To learn more about Vito Marinuzzi and support his restaurants, 7 Numbers, go here

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 27 and 28, 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 assemble an all-natural first aid kit with Joel Thuna, why sleep is so important to your health with Adarsh Shah, the health benefits of turmeric with Dr. Nick Bitz ND and the future of restaurants in Toronto with Vito Marinuzzi

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 20 and 21 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 colon health impacts your immunity with Dr. Gordon Chang, how mindfulness coincides with social activism with Tracey Soghrati, in home fitness and nutrition with Megan Horsley and the natural treatment of allergies with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

How Does Your Colon Health Impact Your Immunity?

* The road to good health is paved with good intestines

* The importance of fiber

* Fiber as a prebiotic

* Probiotics – specific types

* Getting probiotics from your diet

* Digestion worsens with age

* Digestive enzymes

* What type of digestive enzymes are right for you?

* What form of digestive enzyme should you look for – pill or liquid?

* Digestion in the small intestine

Mindful Social Activism

* Is there a link between mindfulness and social activism?

* Rhonda Magee

* Starting with curiosity

* Gathering information

* Being open and accepting

* The role of social media vs. depth of connection

In Home Fitness and Nutrition

* Personal training as it connects with holistic nutrition

* Fit at home guide

* Correcting form

* Who is the program for?

* The nutrition component – increasing protein

* Wellness is a lifestyle decision – sustainability

The Natural Treatment of Allergies

* Why do allergies occur?

* Asthma and eczema

* Typical treatments – antihistamines, allergy shots, cortical steroids

* Supporting the immune system: probiotics

* Vitamin D

* Stinging Nettle and quercetin

* Reducing exposure to allergens: dust reduction, hepa filters, natural cleaners

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

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here

To read Megan Horsley’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 June 20 and 21 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 colon health impacts your immunity with Dr. Gordon Chang, how mindfulness coincides with social activism with Tracey Soghrati, in home fitness and nutrition with Megan Horsley and the natural treatment of allergies with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND