Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 8, 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 chat about protein powders with Dr. Gordon Chang, the treatment of ACL injuries with Dr. Khalil Masri, lifestyle choices for longevity with with Megan Horsley and entertaining guests with food allergies and preferences with Naomi Bussin

We specifically discuss:

Protein Powders:

Misconceptions about milk based protein powders

Lactose intolerance

Milk protein isolates vs. whey protein isolates

Biological values - absorption by the body

Digestive enzymes

Why do we need protein?

Vegetable based proteins - a lack of essential amino acids

Protein drinks

Protein and weight loss

Protein for men or women

Protein for people recovering from illness

Treating ACL Injuries:

The ACL

ACL injuries through twisting and hyper-extension of the knee

How do you prevent an ACL injury?

Strengthening exercises

How do you know if you have an ACL injury?

MRI for diagnosis

Is surgery necessary for an ACL injury?

Older patients and ACL injuries

What does recovery look like, post-surgery?

Lifestyle Choices for Longevity:

Holistic nutrition focusing on life stages

Are Canadians living longer?

John Robbins research

Social integration - purpose and belonging

Diet - plant based, fermented foods, cultured dairy, minimal meat, home grown food

Mobility

Entertaining Guests with Food Allergies and Preferences:

Hospitality and awareness

Responsibilities of host and guests

Make the meal one that all guests can eat

Provide options

Tu Casa, Mi Casa

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oh How She Glows

First Mess

Flavor Flours

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 8, 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 chat about protein powders with Dr. Gordon Chang, the treatment of ACL injuries with Dr. Khalil Masri, lifestyle choices for longevity with  with Megan Horsley  and entertaining guests with food allergies and preferences with Naomi Bussin

We specifically discuss:

Protein Powders:

* Misconceptions about milk based protein powders

* Lactose intolerance

* Milk protein isolates vs. whey protein isolates

* Biological values – absorption by the body

* Digestive enzymes

* Why do we need protein?

* Vegetable based proteins – a lack of essential amino acids

* Protein drinks

* Protein and weight loss

* Protein for men or women

* Protein for people recovering from illness

Treating ACL Injuries:

* The ACL

* ACL injuries through twisting and hyper-extension of the knee

* How do you prevent an ACL injury?

* Strengthening exercises

* How do you know if you have an ACL injury?

* MRI for diagnosis

* Is surgery necessary for an ACL injury?

* Older patients and ACL injuries

* What does recovery look like, post-surgery?

Lifestyle Choices for Longevity:

* Holistic nutrition focusing on life stages

* Are Canadians living longer?

* John Robbins research

* Social integration – purpose and belonging

* Diet – plant based, fermented foods, cultured dairy, minimal meat, home grown food

* Mobility

Entertaining Guests with Food Allergies and Preferences:

* Hospitality and awareness

* Responsibilities of host and guests

* Make the meal one that all guests can eat

* Provide options

* Tu Casa, Mi Casa

* Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

* Oh How She Glows

* First Mess

* Flavor Flours

For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha go here.

To learn more about Dr. Khalil Masri go here

To read Megan Horsley’s article in Tonic Magazine go

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 1, 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 the natural approach to longevity with Joel Thuna, the treatment of a torn meniscus with Dr. Khalil Masri, the benefits of early detection via proactive health management with George Barakat and gut health with Shauna Lindzon.

 

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Approach to Longevity

* Is 50 really the new 40?

* What’s great about aging?

* Does genetics play a role in aging?

* How do we determine our health outside of genetics?

* Lifestyle choices can influence genetics

* Stop smoking

* See your doctor regularly

* Try to maintain a healthy weight

* Eating a balanced diet that is vegetable and fruit forward

* Take steps to reduce stress

* Get enough sleep

* Stay mentally active

* Do weight bearing exercise

* Does having a positive attitude make you feel younger?

Treating A Torn Meniscus

* What is a meniscus?

* How does a meniscus tear?

* Do knee injuries correlate to aging?

* Is there a way to keep a meniscus from degenerating with age?

* Weight bearing exercises and warming up are key

* Stretching before and after activities

* The signs of a torn meniscus

* First steps to diagnose a meniscus tear

* Surgery and post-surgery regimen

* Post-surgery susceptibility to repeat tears

The Benefits of Early Detection Via Proactive Health Management

* Early detection protocols

* Access to integrated medicine

* What is the best way to facilitate early detection?

* Wait times for referrals

* Annual health assessment vs. check up

* What health issues can be identified in an assessment?

* What components of the health assessment is covered by OHIP?

Gut Health

* How do we properly balance good and bad bacteria in our gut?

* How do you get probiotics into your system?

* Why do want probiotics in our system?

* Prebiotics are the food for the probiotics

* Do we have to have probiotics every day?

* Can you supplement for probiotics?

* Are there any contraindications for probiotics?

For more information about show sponsor Pure-Le Natural go here.

To read Joel’s article on the natural treatment of asthma in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Dr. Khalil Masri and clinic go here.

To learn more about George Barakat and Jack Nathan Health go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 1, 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 the natural approach to longevity with Joel Thuna, the treatment of a torn meniscus with Dr. Khalil Masri, the benefits of early detection via proactive health management with George Barakat and gut health with Shauna Lindzon.

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Approach to Longevity

Is 50 really the new 40?

What’s great about aging?

Does genetics play a role in aging?

How do we determine our health outside of genetics?

Lifestyle choices can influence genetics

Stop smoking

See your doctor regularly

Try to maintain a healthy weight

Eating a balanced diet that is vegetable and fruit forward

Take steps to reduce stress

Get enough sleep

Stay mentally active

Do weight bearing exercise

Does having a positive attitude make you feel younger?

Treating A Torn Meniscus

What is a meniscus?

How does a meniscus tear?

Do knee injuries correlate to aging?

Is there a way to keep a meniscus from degenerating with age?

Weight bearing exercises and warming up are key

Stretching before and after activities

The signs of a torn meniscus

First steps to diagnose a meniscus tear

Surgery and post-surgery regimen

Post-surgery susceptibility to repeat tears

The Benefits of Early Detection Via Proactive Health Management

Early detection protocols

Access to integrated medicine

What is the best way to facilitate early detection?

Wait times for referrals

Annual health assessment vs. check up

What health issues can be identified in an assessment?

What components of the health assessment is covered by OHIP?

Gut Health

How do we properly balance good and bad bacteria in our gut?

How do you get probiotics into your system?

Why do want probiotics in our system?

Prebiotics are the food for the probiotics

Do we have to have probiotics every day?

Can you supplement for probiotics?

Are there any contraindications for probiotics?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 25 and 26, 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 the health benefits of allicin with "The Garlic Guru" Peter Josling, how to create your own workout mix with Kathleen Trotter, why your joints are your healing centers with Rucsandra Mitrea and yoga for your mojo with Rachelle Wintzen

We specifically discuss:

The Health Benefits of Allicin

Garlic

The compound Allicin

The history of garlic in remedies and treatments

Stabilizing Allicin

A modern anti-microbial agent - virus, bacteria, fungus

Cough and cold prevention

Are microbes becoming resistant to Allicin?

How To Create Your Own Workout Mix

What is a workout mix?

Cardiovascular, strength and mobility

Your workouts change over time

Curating your own health mix

Four fitness personalities

What activities should you avoid?

Why Your Joints Are Your Healing Centers

Starting with the joints - movement

Why do you look at the joints first?

What is the fascia system?

The innate intelligence of the body

Do we need to micromanage our body in order to heal it?

Pain relief and increased mobility

Yoga For Your Mojo

How does yoga help with the libido?

Flexibility

Mindfulness and connection

Strength and circulation

Cat/Cow pose

Bridge pose

Eagle pose

Pigeon pose

Bound angle pose

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 25 and 26, 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 the health benefits of allicin with “The Garlic Guru” Peter Josling, how to create your own workout mix with Kathleen Trotter, why your joints are your healing centers with Rucsandra Mitrea and yoga for your mojo with Rachelle Wintzen

We specifically discuss:

The Health Benefits of Allicin

* Garlic

* The compound Allicin

* The history of garlic in remedies and treatments

* Stabilizing Allicin

* A modern anti-microbial agent – virus, bacteria, fungus

* Cough and cold prevention

* Are microbes becoming resistant to Allicin?

How To Create Your Own Workout Mix

* What is a workout mix?

* Cardiovascular, strength and mobility

* Your workouts change over time

* Curating your own health mix

* Four fitness personalities

* What activities should you avoid?

Why Your Joints Are Your Healing Centers

* Starting with the joints – movement

* Why do you look at the joints first?

* What is the fascia system?

* The innate intelligence of the body

* Do we need to micromanage our body in order to heal it?

* Pain relief and increased mobility

Yoga For Your Mojo

* How does yoga help with the libido?

* Flexibility

* Mindfulness and connection

* Strength and circulation

* Cat/Cow pose

* Bridge pose

* Eagle pose

* Pigeon pose

* Bound angle pose

Links:

For more information about show sponsor Allimax and Peter Josling go here.

To learn more about Vtial Directives and Rucsandra Mitrea go here.

To learn more about Kathleen Trotter go here.

To read Rachelle’s article in Tonic Magazine go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 19 and 19, 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 what happens when too few apartments are built with Mitchell Abrahams, the treatment of shoulder tendonitis with Dr.Jacques Toueg, grounding through gardening with Megan Horsley and natural approach to anti-aging of your skin with Dr.Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

25 Years With Few Purpose Built Apartments

* <9% of units of housing built are purpose built apartment for nearly 25 years

* Rent controls

* Real estate cycle

* Constriction of Supply

* Aged Apartment Stock

* Legislation which promoted capital improvements

* Low Interest Rates

* Demand for rental units

* The developing balanced rental market

* Long term policy

The Treatment of Shoulder Tendonitis

* Shoulder Injuries

* Tendonitis

* Rotator Cuff injuries

* Weekend warriors

* Dynamic Warm-ups

* Stretching Cool-downs

* Ultrasound and MRI diagnostic testing

* Treating inflammation

* How to avoid injuries

Grounding Through Gardening

* Grounding/Earthing

* Interacting with the soil

* Neutralizing free radicals

* The benefits of gardening

* Community through gardening

The Natural Approach to Anti-aging for your Skin

* How foods affect your skin

* Ayurvedic approach

* Chinese-Medicine approach

* Skin protection – UVA and UVB rays

* Topical treatments for wrinkles

* Antioxidants

* Cell regulators

* Facial massage

* Alternatives to botox treatment

Links:

For more information about show sponsor The Benvenuto Group go here.

To learn more about Dr. Jacques Toueg and ICS Montreal go here.

To read Megan Horsley’s article 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 May 19 and 19, 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 what happens when too few apartments are built with Mitchell Abrahams, the treatment of shoulder tendonitis with Dr.Jacques Toueg, grounding through gardening with Megan Horsley and natural approach to anti-aging of your skin with Dr.Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

25 Years With Few Purpose Built Apartments

<9% of units of housing built are purpose built apartment for nearly 25 years

Rent controls

Real estate cycle

Constriction of Supply

Aged Apartment Stock

Legislation which promoted capital improvements

Low Interest Rates

Demand for rental units

The developing balanced rental market

Long term policy

The Treatment of Shoulder Tendonitis

Shoulder Injuries

Tendonitis

Rotator Cuff injuries

Weekend warriors

Dynamic Warm-ups

Stretching Cool-downs

Ultrasound and MRI diagnostic testing

Treating inflammation

How to avoid injuries

Grounding Through Gardening

Grounding/Earthing

Interacting with the soil

Neutralizing free radicals

The benefits of gardening

Community through gardening

The Natural Approach to Anti-aging for your Skin

How foods affect your skin

Ayurvedic approach

Chinese-Medicine approach

Skin protection - UVA and UVB rays

Topical treatments for wrinkles

Antioxidants

Cell regulators

Facial massage

Alternatives to botox treatment

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 11, 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 chat about the importance of minerals and joint health with Dr. Gordon Chang, the proper way to eat cruciferous vegetables with Shauna Lindzon, safe dating protocols with Carlyle Jansen and enjoying Toronto restaurants outdoors with Vito Marinuzzi

We specifically discuss:

Minerals and Joint Health:

a holistic approach to nutraceuticals

inflammation

minerals - beyond calcium and magnesium

the role of trace minerals

B vitamins

absorption of minerals as you age

collagen

supplements

Cruciferous Vegetables:

the proper cooking of cruciferous vegetables

steaming

mustard seeds

maximizing cancer fighting elements of the vegetables

extra virgin olive oil

organic vs. non organic vegetables

vegetable washes

Safe Dating Protocols:

think about your goals, wants, needs

what do you have to offer?

dating technology

date planning

dating protocol

things to discuss on dates

conduct on dates

Toronto Restaurants Outdoors:

neighbourhood festivals

patios

crawls

our favourite patios

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 11, 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 chat about the importance of minerals and joint health with Dr. Gordon Chang, the proper way to eat cruciferous vegetables with Shauna Lindzon, safe dating protocols with Carlyle Jansen  and enjoying Toronto restaurants outdoors with Vito Marinuzzi

We specifically discuss:

Minerals and Joint Health:

* a holistic approach to nutraceuticals

* inflammation

* minerals – beyond calcium and magnesium

* the role of trace minerals

* B vitamins

* absorption of minerals as you age

* collagen

* supplements

Cruciferous Vegetables:

* the proper cooking of cruciferous vegetables

* steaming

* mustard seeds

* maximizing cancer fighting elements of the vegetables

* extra virgin olive oil

* organic vs. non organic vegetables

* vegetable washes

Safe Dating Protocols:

* think about your goals, wants, needs

* what do you have to offer?

* dating technology

* date planning

* dating protocol

* things to discuss on dates

* conduct on dates

Toronto Restaurants Outdoors:

* neighbourhood festivals

* patios

* crawls

* our favourite patios

For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here

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

To learn more about Vito Marinuzzi go here

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