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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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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

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 1 and 2, 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 3 greatest risk factors to heart disease with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, milk vs. dairy free alternatives with Shauna Lindzon, mindfulness and technology with Tracey Soghrati and how yoga can help you attain your goals with Sari Nisker-Fox

We specifically discuss:

The 3 Greatest Risk Factors to Heart Disease

* What is Metabolic Syndrome?

* Hereditary and lifestyle factors

* Waist circumference

* The nature of the health risks

* Reasonable expectations for affecting change

* Lifestyle strategies to avoid diabetes

* The Mediterranean Diet

* Supplements

* Focus on cholesterol

* Blood pressure

Milk vs. Dairy Free Alternatives

* Why dairy? Why dairy free alternative?

* What nutrients do you get from dairy?

* Dairy free alternatives

* The benefits and drawbacks of making your own dairy free alternative

* Oatmilk

* Replacing the nutrients you get from dairy

* Potential digestion problems with dairy free alternative?

Mindfulness and Technology

* Remove all devices from your bedroom

* Turn notifications off (unless necessary for your work)

* Creating a tech free time/zone – dinnertime

* Stepping away from the technology

* Multi-tasking (is b.s.)

* Secure your phone when you drive

* Create a conscious community through technology

* Be purposeful in your use of technology

How Yoga Can Help You Attain Your Goals

* The opportunity to pause

* Turning back to your heart

* Connecting to your intention

* Clear vision

* Feeling your future feelings

* Expecting and facing challenges

* The practice as a metaphor of life

* Reflection

* Surrender, honour and gratitude

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 Ian Clark show sponsor New Roots Herbal go here.

To read the article with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here

To read the article by Sari Nisker-Fox in Tonic Magazine go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 1 and 2, 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 3 greatest risk factors to heart disease with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, milk vs. dairy free alternatives with Shauna Lindzon, mindfulness and technology with Tracey Soghrati and how yoga can help you attain your goals with Sari Nisker-Fox

We specifically discuss:

The 3 Greatest Risk Factors to Heart Disease

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Hereditary and lifestyle factors

Waist circumference

The nature of the health risks

Reasonable expectations for affecting change

Lifestyle strategies to avoid diabetes

The Mediterranean Diet

Supplements

Focus on cholesterol

Blood pressure

Milk vs. Dairy Free Alternatives

Why dairy? Why dairy free alternative?

What nutrients do you get from dairy?

Dairy free alternatives

The benefits and drawbacks of making your own dairy free alternative

Oatmilk

Replacing the nutrients you get from dairy

Potential digestion problems with dairy free alternative?

Mindfulness and Technology

Remove all devices from your bedroom

Turn notifications off (unless necessary for your work)

Creating a tech free time/zone - dinnertime

Stepping away from the technology

Multi-tasking (is b.s.)

Secure your phone when you drive

Create a conscious community through technology

Be purposeful in your use of technology

How Yoga Can Help You Attain Your Goals

The opportunity to pause

Turning back to your heart

Connecting to your intention

Clear vision

Feeling your future feelings

Expecting and facing challenges

The practice as a metaphor of life

Reflection

Surrender, honour and gratitude