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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 21 and 22, 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 benefits of group guided travel tours with George Levesque,  creating a legacy with David Bernstein, eating healthy when you don’t like to cook with Shauna Lindzon and the best ways to practice mindfulness over the holidays with Tracey Soghrati.

We specifically discuss:

The Benefits of Guided Tours

* What are guided tours?

* What are the benefits of guided tours?

* The educational elements of tours

* Traveling via group tour vs. traveling on your own

* How does group travel save time?

* Are group tours too programmed?

* Do group tours allow for inter-generational travel?

* What does a typical day on a group tour look like?

* How much customization is available on a group tour?

* What kinds of health and wellness options are available on tour?

* What should you look for in a tour operator?

Creating a Legacy

* What does legacy mean?

* Material legacy and intrinsic legacy

* Attaining a sense of peace through creating legacy

* Is it too late to think about your legacy?

* How can we help someone preserve their legacy?

Eating Healthy When You Don’t Like To Cook

* Deconstructed meals

* Breakfast

* Lunch

* Healthy pantry and fridge

* Dinner

The Best Ways To Practice Mindfulness Over The Holidays

* Mindful eating

* Time management

* Mindful shopping

* Connecting to joy

* Prioritizing your practice

For more information about show sponsor EF Go Ahead Tours go here.

To learn more about David Bernstein go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 21 and 22, 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 benefits of group guided travel tours with George Levesque, creating a legacy with David Bernstein, eating healthy when you don't like to cook with Shauna Lindzon and the best ways to practice mindfulness over the holidays with Tracey Soghrati.

We specifically discuss:

The Benefits of Guided Tours

What are guided tours?

What are the benefits of guided tours?

The educational elements of tours

Traveling via group tour vs. traveling on your own

How does group travel save time?

Are group tours too programmed?

Do group tours allow for inter-generational travel?

What does a typical day on a group tour look like?

How much customization is available on a group tour?

What kinds of health and wellness options are available on tour?

What should you look for in a tour operator?

Creating a Legacy

What does legacy mean?

Material legacy and intrinsic legacy

Attaining a sense of peace through creating legacy

Is it too late to think about your legacy?

How can we help someone preserve their legacy?

Eating Healthy When You Don't Like To Cook

Deconstructed meals

Breakfast

Lunch

Healthy pantry and fridge

Dinner

The Best Ways To Practice Mindfulness Over The Holidays

Mindful eating

Time management

Mindful shopping

Connecting to joy

Prioritizing your practice

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 14 and 15, 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 treatment of hangovers with Joel Thuna, home holiday entertaining tips with Naomi Bussin, managing osteoporosis and osteoarthritis through exercise with Kathleen Trotter and the best oils to cook with with Carolyn Tanner Cohen

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Hangovers

* What is a hangover and what are the symptoms?

* Hangover prevention

* Common hangover myths: mixing drinks, ingesting fat

* Alcohol is a diuretic – drink water

* Hangovers are associated with low blood sugar

* Lifestyle approaches to hangovers – exercise

* Herbal remedies  – inflammation and liver support

* Activated charcoal – fact and myth

* Upset Stomach

* Mental Fog

* Sleep

Home Holiday Entertaining Tips

* Why is entertaining so stressful?

* Having people over vs. entertaining

* Myers Briggs entertaining style

* Planning for stress free entertaining

* Nothing Fancy – Alison Roman

* Get your guests involved

* Bring the get together into the kitchen

* Don’t apologize

* What’s old is new

* Menu building – start with the main course

Managing Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Through Exercise

* What is the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?

* Exercises that help with bone strength

* Exercises that help with cartilage

* Muscular strength and bio-mechanics

* Lifestyle modifications for osteoporosis

* Core strength and rotation

* Cold damp weather

* Avoiding falls

* Is yoga appropriate for those who have osteoporosis?

The Best Oils To Cook With

* Oils you shouldn’t use -Canola Oil

* The smoke point of oil

* Grapeseed oil -> Sunflower oil -> Olive oil ->Refined Coconut oil

* The flavour of oil

* Neutral flavoured oils

* Health benefits of oils

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

To read Joel’s articles  in Tonic Magazine go here.

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

To learn more about Kathleen Trotter go here.

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner Cohen go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 14 and 15, 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 treatment of hangovers with Joel Thuna, home holiday entertaining tips with Naomi Bussin, managing osteoporosis and osteoarthritis through exercise with Kathleen Trotter and the best oils to cook with with Carolyn Tanner Cohen

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Hangovers

What is a hangover and what are the symptoms?

Hangover prevention

Common hangover myths: mixing drinks, ingesting fat

Alcohol is a diuretic - drink water

Hangovers are associated with low blood sugar

Lifestyle approaches to hangovers - exercise

Herbal remedies - inflammation and liver support

Activated charcoal - fact and myth

Upset Stomach

Mental Fog

Sleep

Home Holiday Entertaining Tips

Why is entertaining so stressful?

Having people over vs. entertaining

Myers Briggs entertaining style

Planning for stress free entertaining

Nothing Fancy - Alison Roman

Get your guests involved

Bring the get together into the kitchen

Don't apologize

What's old is new

Menu building - start with the main course

Managing Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Through Exercise

What is the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?

Exercises that help with bone strength

Exercises that help with cartilage

Muscular strength and bio-mechanics

Lifestyle modifications for osteoporosis

Core strength and rotation

Cold damp weather

Avoiding falls

Is yoga appropriate for those who have osteoporosis?

The Best Oils To Cook With

Oils you shouldn't use -Canola Oil

The smoke point of oil

Grapeseed oil -> Sunflower oil -> Olive oil ->Refined Coconut oil

The flavour of oil

Neutral flavoured oils

Health benefits of oils

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 7 and 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 discuss the natural approach to dealing with holiday overindulgence with Dr. Gordon Chang, battling loneliness by learning to live in the present moment with Bob Douglas, natural skin care with Emily Lipinski ND, and how to eat out in Toronto for under $100 a couple.

We specifically discuss:

Holiday Overindulgence

* How do people typically overindulge during the Holiday season?

* Preventative lifestyle choices: mindfulness, sleep, relaxation, exercise

* Herbal remedies for stress

* Boosting the immune system

* Natural remedies to prevent overeating

* Natural treatment of hangover

Loneliness vs. Living In the Present Moment

* Modern society and loneliness

* Communication vs. connection

* We don’t know ourselves

* Anxiety prevents our grounding

* Fixating on the past or worrying about the future

* The School of Practical Philosophy

* Being in the present moment

Natural Skin Care

* Natural barriers and moisturizers for dry skin

* Beneficial bacteria on skin

* Eczema

* Dietary approach to treating Eczema

* Psoriasis

* Reducing inflammation through diet and reducing stress

Eating Well in Toronto for Under $100

* What are the factors causing restaurant food costs to rise?

* Skip the appetizers, sides and add-ons

* Alcohol

* BYOBottle

* Skipping Saturday Night

* Brunch and Lunch vs. Dinner

* Stay away from the high rent districts

* Ethnic foods – Peruvian, Pakistani, South Indian, Ethiopian

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

To learn more about the School of Practical Philosophy go here.

To learn more about Emily Lipinski ND go here.

To learn more about Vito Marinuzzi go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 7 and 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 discuss the natural approach to dealing with holiday overindulgence with Dr. Gordon Chang, battling loneliness by learning to live in the present moment with Bob Douglas, natural skin care with Emily Lipinski ND, and how to eat out in Toronto for under $100 a couple.

We specifically discuss:

Holiday Overindulgence

How do people typically overindulge during the Holiday season?

Preventative lifestyle choices: mindfulness, sleep, relaxation, exercise

Herbal remedies for stress

Boosting the immune system

Natural remedies to prevent overeating

Natural treatment of hangover

Loneliness vs. Living In the Present Moment

Modern society and loneliness

Communication vs. connection

We don't know ourselves

Anxiety prevents our grounding

Fixating on the past or worrying about the future

The School of Practical Philosophy

Being in the present moment

Natural Skin Care

Natural barriers and moisturizers for dry skin

Beneficial bacteria on skin

Eczema

Dietary approach to treating Eczema

Psoriasis

Reducing inflammation through diet and reducing stress

Eating Well in Toronto for Under $100

What are the factors causing restaurant food costs to rise?

Skip the appetizers, sides and add-ons

Alcohol

BYOBottle

Skipping Saturday Night

Brunch and Lunch vs. Dinner

Stay away from the high rent districts

Ethnic foods - Peruvian, Pakistani, South Indian, Ethiopian

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 30 and December 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 why it’s so difficult to discuss medical cannabis meaningfully with Dr. Jonathan Simone, healthy holiday party planning with Stacey Evans, how to eat nutritiously on a budget with Shauna Lindzon and stomach cancer awareness with Teresa Tiano

We specifically discuss:

Discussing Medical Cannabis

* What are the challenges of speaking about medical cannabis?

* The stigma of cannabis

* The previous illegality of cannabis

* Prohibition of clinical studies

* The research of medical cannabis

* Cannabis Use Disorder

* My Cannabis Evidence Portal

* Educating physicians about medical cannabis

* How does cannabis affect the body?

* Cannabinoids

* Where is the research into cannabis going?

Healthy Holiday Party Planning

* Why would you hire a party planner for a smaller event?

* What makes an event memorable?

* What are the mistakes that people make in hosting an event?

* Set your budget first

* What are ways to save money on your event?

* How can you host a healthy and mindful event?

* How do you host an event for those on special diets?

* Party In A Box

Eating Nutritiously On A Budget

* Basic shopping tips

* Make a shopping list

* Avoid processed and prepared foods

* Flip (app) and comparative shopping

* Affinity programs

* Buying in bulk

* Have the proper storage tools: freezer bags and class containers

* Leftovers

Stomach Cancer Awareness Day

* Living with the diagnosis of stomach cancer

* The nature of stomach cancer

* My Gut Feeling

* Stomach Cancer Awareness Day

For more information about show sponsor Aphria and Dr. Jonathan Simone go here.

To learn more about Eventspot and Stacey Evans go here.

To lean more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

To learn more about Teresa Tiano and My Gut Feeling go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 30 and December 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 why it's so difficult to discuss medical cannabis meaningfully with Dr. Jonathan Simone, healthy holiday party planning with Stacey Evans, how to eat nutritiously on a budget with Shauna Lindzon and stomach cancer awareness with Teresa Tiano

We specifically discuss:

Discussing Medical Cannabis

What are the challenges of speaking about medical cannabis?

The stigma of cannabis

The previous illegality of cannabis

Prohibition of clinical studies

The research of medical cannabis

Cannabis Use Disorder

My Cannabis Evidence Portal

Educating physicians about medical cannabis

How does cannabis affect the body?

Cannabinoids

Where is the research into cannabis going?

Healthy Holiday Party Planning

Why would you hire a party planner for a smaller event?

What makes an event memorable?

What are the mistakes that people make in hosting an event?

Set your budget first

What are ways to save money on your event?

How can you host a healthy and mindful event?

How do you host an event for those on special diets?

Party In A Box

Eating Nutritiously On A Budget

Basic shopping tips

Make a shopping list

Avoid processed and prepared foods

Flip (app) and comparative shopping

Affinity programs

Buying in bulk

Have the proper storage tools: freezer bags and class containers

Leftovers

Stomach Cancer Awareness Day

Living with the diagnosis of stomach cancer

The nature of stomach cancer

My Gut Feeling

Stomach Cancer Awareness Day

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 23 and 24, 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 humanizing health care in the digital age with George Barakat, why strong muscles lead to strong bones with Dr. Stacy Irvine, holistic holiday gifts for the health conscious with Megan Horsely, and sensation junkies chasing their "yoga feels" with Jelayna DaSilva.

We specifically discuss:

Humanizing Health Care

Aging gracefully: "Live Your Best Life"

What are the problems with our current health care system?

Retail health as a solution to "Hallway Medicine"

Digital health strategy as a Canadian export strength

What do patients want from their health care system?

Visibility and clarity into health records

Usage of "wearables" and digital records

How will digital health tools be used going forward?

Telemedicine

Personalizing health care

Strong Muscles = Strong Bones

Bone health and morbidity

The cost of bone fractures to the economy

Bone density and preventative health

The connection between muscle and cortical bone density

Metabolic factors that impact bone health

Hormonal impact on bone health

Weightlifting

Diet and bone-density

Calcium and Vitamin D

When is it too late to deal with bone density?

Balance and stability

Holistic Holiday Gifts

Essential Oil Travel Pack

Class passes - experiential gifts

Personal training sessions

Massages

Workout wear and accessories

Health store gift cards

Alternative lifestyle cookbooks

Yoga Sensation Junkies

What is a "sensation junky"?

What is the problem with chasing sensations?

The mindful element of yoga

What do you get from "finding the calm" in our yoga practice?

Back body awareness

How do you find your calm?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 23 and 24, 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 humanizing health care in the digital age with George Barakat, why strong muscles lead to strong bones with Dr. Stacy Irvine, holistic holiday gifts for the health conscious with Megan Horsely,  and sensation junkies chasing their “yoga feels” with Jelayna DaSilva

We specifically discuss:

Humanizing Health Care

* Aging gracefully: “Live Your Best Life”

* What are the problems with our current health care system?

* Retail health as a solution to “Hallway Medicine”

* Digital health strategy as a Canadian export strength

* What do patients want from their health care system?

* Visibility and clarity into health records

* Usage of “wearables” and digital records

* How will digital health tools be used going forward?

* Telemedicine

* Personalizing health care

Strong Muscles = Strong Bones

* Bone health and morbidity

* The cost of bone fractures to the economy

* Bone density and preventative health

* The connection between muscle and cortical bone density

* Metabolic factors that impact bone health

* Hormonal impact on bone health

* Weightlifting

* Diet and bone-density

* Calcium and Vitamin D

* When is it too late to deal with bone density?

* Balance and stability

Holistic Holiday Gifts

* Essential Oil Travel Pack

* Class passes – experiential gifts

* Personal training sessions

* Massages

* Workout wear and accessories

* Health store gift cards

* Alternative lifestyle cookbooks

Yoga Sensation Junkies

* What is a “sensation junky”?

* What is the problem with chasing sensations?

* The mindful element of yoga

* What do you get from “finding the calm” in our yoga practice?

* Back body awareness

* How do you find your calm?

For more information about show sponsor Jack Nathan Health and George Barakat go here.

To learn more about Dr. Stacy Irvine go here.

To read Megan Horsely’s article in Tonic Magazine go here.

To read Jelayna Da Silva’s article on Tonic Magazine go here.

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