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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

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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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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