Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 4, 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 asthma with Joel Thuna, how to "Marie Kondo" your kitchen with Carolyn Tanner Cohen, how to age mindfully with Tracey Soghrati and cooking must-haves, should-wants and don't-needs with Naomi Bussin.

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Asthma

What is asthma?

Is there a cure for asthma?

Who is affected by asthma?

What causes asthma?

The"Hygiene Hypothesis"

How do we control asthma?

Dealing with the symptoms of asthma

Common triggers of asthma attacks

Daily prevention of asthma

Reducing stress

Flare ups - anti-inflammatory supplements

How to 'Marie Kondo' your Kitchen

Who is Marie Kondo?

Sparking joy

Organizing and de-cluttering

Clearing the countertops

The refrigerator

The freezer

The pantry

The spice rack

Aging Mindfully

How do you perceive aging?

Stereotypes about aging

Mindfulness and focus on the breath

Mindfulness and acceptance

Keeping an open mind about new ideas

Mindfulness and attention, leading to learning new things

Practice tips

Cooking Must-Haves, Should-Wants and Don't-Needs

Cooking Implement -must haves

Cooking Implement -should wants

Cooking Implement -don't needs

Pantry -must haves

Pantry -should wants

Pantry -don't needs

Cookbook -must haves

Cookbook -should wants

Cookbook -don't needs

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 4, 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 asthma with Joel Thuna, how to “Marie Kondo” your kitchen with Carolyn Tanner Cohen, how to age mindfully with Tracey Soghrati and cooking must-haves, should-wants and don’t-needs with Naomi Bussin.

 

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Asthma

* What is asthma?

* Is there a cure for asthma?

* Who is affected by asthma?

* What causes asthma?

* The”Hygiene Hypothesis”

* How do we control asthma?

* Dealing with the symptoms of asthma

* Common triggers of asthma attacks

* Daily prevention of asthma

* Reducing stress

* Flare ups – anti-inflammatory supplements

How to ‘Marie Kondo’ your Kitchen

* Who is Marie Kondo?

* Sparking joy

* Organizing and de-cluttering

* Clearing the countertops

* The refrigerator

* The freezer

* The pantry

* The spice rack

Aging Mindfully

* How do you perceive aging?

* Stereotypes about aging

* Mindfulness and focus on the breath

* Mindfulness and acceptance

* Keeping an open mind about new ideas

* Mindfulness and attention, leading to learning new things

* Practice tips

Cooking Must-Haves, Should-Wants and Don’t-Needs

* Cooking Implement -must haves

* Cooking Implement -should wants

* Cooking Implement -don’t needs

* Pantry -must haves

* Pantry -should wants

* Pantry -don’t needs

* Cookbook -must haves

* Cookbook -should wants

* Cookbook -don’t needs

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 Carolyn Tanner Cohen clinic go here.

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati 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 April 27th and 28th, 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 factors driving the purpose built rental market with Mitchell Abrahams, the mindset for treatment of chronic pain with Rucsandra Mitrea, how to travel like a holistic nutritionist with Megan Horsley and reasonable expectations of your yogi with Jodi Fischtein

We specifically discuss:

What are the factors driving the purpose built rental market?

Competition between building condos and rental projects as an investment

Long term vs. short term investment

Low interest rates

Demographics - Baby Boomers and Millennials

Differences in the way rental buildings are being built over time

Stakeholders - government, ratepayer groups

Incentives to encourage the supply of rental projects

Immigration and employment opportunities

The taxation regime

The Toronto municipal position

The development community advocacy

Stability of income and appreciation of capital assets

The mindset for treatment of chronic pain

The connection between mindset and treatment of pain

Paying attention to emotions

The "innate intelligence of the body"

Body, mindset and emotion

How does fear impede the healing process?

Stress hormones

How do we overcome fear and heal?

How does the mindset get changed?

Dealing with pain with an emergency strategy

Long term strategy for maintenance

Travel like a holistic nutritionist

Water - dehydration while flying

Vegetables

Digestive enzymes - probiotics

Jet lag - sleep and supplements

Eat locally

Exercise

Reasonable expectations of your yogi

What is expected of a modern yogi?

Holding space

Mentorship

Beyond the physical

Which expectations are reasonable...and which are not?

Being the perfect citizen

Social media persona

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 27th and 28th, 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 factors driving the purpose built rental market with Mitchell Abrahams, the mindset for treatment of chronic pain with Rucsandra Mitrea, how to travel like a holistic nutritionist with Megan Horsley and reasonable expectations of your yogi with Jodi Fischtein

We specifically discuss:

What are the factors driving the purpose built rental market?

* Competition between building condos and rental projects as an investment

* Long term vs. short term investment

* Low interest rates

* Demographics – Baby Boomers and Millennials

* Differences in the way rental buildings are being built over time

* Stakeholders – government, ratepayer groups

* Incentives to encourage the supply of rental projects

* Immigration and employment opportunities

* The taxation regime

* The Toronto municipal position

* The development community advocacy

* Stability of income and appreciation of capital assets

The mindset for treatment of chronic pain

* The connection between mindset and treatment of pain

* Paying attention to emotions

* The “innate intelligence of the body”

* Body, mindset and emotion

* How does fear impede the healing process?

* Stress hormones

* How do we overcome fear and heal?

* How does the mindset get changed?

* Dealing with pain with an emergency strategy

* Long term strategy for maintenance

Travel like a holistic nutritionist

* Water – dehydration while flying

* Vegetables

* Digestive enzymes – probiotics

* Jet lag – sleep and supplements

* Eat locally

* Exercise

Reasonable expectations of your yogi

* What is expected of a modern yogi?

* Holding space

* Mentorship

* Beyond the physical

* Which expectations are reasonable…and which are not?

* Being the perfect citizen

* Social media persona

Links:

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

To learn more about Rucsandra Mitrea go here.

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

To read Jodi Fischtein’s article in Tonic Magazine go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 20, 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 get the 411 on CBD with Shekhar Parmar, and we’ll discuss how to have a mindful marriage with Tracey Soghrati, how to increase longevity naturally with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and what makes a good cookbook with Naomi Bussin

We specifically discuss:

CBD

* What is CBD?

* How does CBD work?

* What can CBD help us with?

* The endocannabinoid system

* The delivery systems for CBD

* THC in CBD products

* The Entourage Effect

* CBD from cannabis vs. hemp

* CBD is a regulated substance

* Contraindications for CBD

How to Have a Mindful Marriage

* Core-Negative Image (CNI)

* Mindfulness vs. CNI

* The practice of mindfulness and auto-regulation

* Being more present in your marriage

* Turning towards your partner’s bids

Increase Longevity Naturally

* Blue zones

* What do they eat in the blue zones?

* Strong community and activities

* Regular exercise

* Fasting

* Purpose

* Sexual activity

* Outdoor activity

* Exposure to cold

What Makes a Good Cookbook?

* Cookbooks are still relevant

* The Piglet/Food52

* Cookbook reviews

* Shaya – Alon Shaya

* Season, Big Flavors, Beautiful Food – Nik Sharma

* Soul – Todd Richards

* Bottom of the Pot – Naz Deravian

* What makes a good cookbook?

* Rose’s Baking Basics – Rose Levy Beranbaum

Links:

For more information about show sponsor Harvest Medicine go here.

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

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

To learn more about Emily Lipinski go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 20, 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 get the 411 on CBD with Shekhar Parmar, and we'll discuss how to have a mindful marriage with Tracey Soghrati, how to increase longevity naturally with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and what makes a good cookbook with Naomi Bussin

We specifically discuss:

CBD

What is CBD?

How does CBD work?

What can CBD help us with?

The endocannabinoid system

The delivery systems for CBD

THC in CBD products

The Entourage Effect

CBD from cannabis vs. hemp

CBD is a regulated substance

Contraindications for CBD

How to Have a Mindful Marriage

Core-Negative Image (CNI)

Mindfulness vs. CNI

The practice of mindfulness and auto-regulation

Being more present in your marriage

Turning towards your partner's bids

Increase Longevity Naturally

Blue zones

What do they eat in the blue zones?

Strong community and activities

Regular exercise

Fasting

Purpose

Sexual activity

Outdoor activity

Exposure to cold

What Makes a Good Cookbook?

Cookbooks are still relevant

The Piglet/Food52

Cookbook reviews

Shaya - Alon Shaya

Season, Big Flavors, Beautiful Food - Nik Sharma

Soul - Todd Richards

Bottom of the Pot - Naz Deravian

What makes a good cookbook?

Rose's Baking Basics - Rose Levy Beranbaum

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 13, 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 fiber and parasites with Dr. Gordon Chang, spiralizing vegetables with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen, why some restaurants succeed where others fail with Vito Marinuzzi and dating in the modern age with Carlyle Jansen.

We specifically discuss:

Fiber and Parasites:

What is an intestinal parasite?

When are parasites a problem?

How do you get a parasite?

Who is susceptible to parasites?

Foods that move parasites out of your system

Fiber

Parasite Cleanse

Spiralizing Vegetables:

Why swap out noodles for vegetables?

spiralizing vegetables

zucchini cacio e pepe

sweet potato shoestring fries

spaghetti squash

Restaurants That Succeed:

Restaurants that have that "chemistry"

Restaurants as theater

Opening a restaurant

Location

Where's the bar?

Layout vs. design

Mistakes that restaurants make

Dating in the Modern Age:

Digital tools for dating

False dating profiles

Benefits to the technology

What type of dating sites are out there?

Tips for using the dating apps

Best advice to begin digital dating

Is there still room for traditional dating?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 13, 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 fiber and parasites with Dr. Gordon Chang, spiralizing vegetables with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen, why some restaurants succeed where others fail with Vito Marinuzzi and dating in the modern age with Carlyle Jansen.

We specifically discuss:

Fiber and Parasites:

* What is an intestinal parasite?

* When are parasites a problem?

* How do you get a parasite?

* Who is susceptible to parasites?

* Foods that move parasites out of your system

* Fiber

* Parasite Cleanse

Spiralizing Vegetables:

* Why swap out noodles for vegetables?

* spiralizing vegetables

* zucchini cacio e pepe

* sweet potato shoestring fries

* spaghetti squash

Restaurants That Succeed:

* Restaurants that have that “chemistry”

* Restaurants as theater

* Opening a restaurant

* Location

* Where’s the bar?

* Layout vs. design

* Mistakes that restaurants make

Dating in the Modern Age:

* Digital tools for dating

* False dating profiles

* Benefits to the technology

* What type of dating sites are out there?

* Tips for using the dating apps

* Best advice to begin digital dating

* Is there still room for traditional dating?

For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha go here.

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner-Cohen go here

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

To learn more about Vito Marinuzzi go here

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 6, 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 connection between sugar consumption and Alzheimer’s Disease with Joel Thuna, why you might want to keep a health journal with Kathleen Trotter, a physician’s perspective on e-prescriptions with Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia and lectin-free and gluten-free diets with Shauna Lindzon.

We specifically discuss:

Alzheimer’s Disease and Sugar

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Why is there a rise in the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease?

Contributing factors to the disease

Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease

Carbohydrate consumption and cognitive impairment

Sugar consumption and cognitive impairment and mental decline

Insulin degrading enzyme

Healthy lifestyle patterns

Ketogenic diet

Why You Want to Keep a Health Journal

What is journaling?

Pinpointing your bad habits?

Why do journals work?

How do traditional food and exercise journals work?

“X vs.O” journal

Journal healthy and happy vs. unhealthy and unhappy habits

Journaling technology

A Physician’s Perspective on e-Prescriptions

Why is there a need for a digital system in medicine?

How has the new system benefited the physician?

How does e-prescriptions improve medical care?

Do patients object to the digital system?

What is the most impactful result of the digital system?

Patient’s requisite levels of technology

Lectin-free and Gluten-free Diets

What are lectins?

What are symptoms of lectin sensitivity?

Preparing beans and grains

Gluten-free diets

Celiac Disease and Gluten sensitivity

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 6, 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 connection between sugar consumption and Alzheimer’s Disease with Joel Thuna, why you might want to keep a health journal with Kathleen Trotter, a physician’s perspective on e-prescriptions with Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia and lectin-free and gluten-free diets with Shauna Lindzon.

We specifically discuss:

Alzheimer’s Disease and Sugar

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Why is there a rise in the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease?

Contributing factors to the disease

Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease

Carbohydrate consumption and cognitive impairment

Sugar consumption and cognitive impairment and mental decline

Insulin degrading enzyme

Healthy lifestyle patterns

Ketogenic diet

Why You Want to Keep a Health Journal

What is journaling?

Pinpointing your bad habits?

Why do journals work?

How do traditional food and exercise journals work?

“X vs.O” journal

Journal healthy and happy vs. unhealthy and unhappy habits

Journaling technology

A Physician’s Perspective on e-Prescriptions

Why is there a need for a digital system in medicine?

How has the new system benefited the physician?

How does e-prescriptions improve medical care?

Do patients object to the digital system?

What is the most impactful result of the digital system?

Patient’s requisite levels of technology

Lectin-free and Gluten-free Diets

What are lectins?

What are symptoms of lectin sensitivity?

Preparing beans and grains

Gluten-free diets

Celiac Disease and Gluten sensitivity