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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 16 and 17, 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 amazing healing benefits of Rhodiola Rosea with Dr. Elie Klein ND, reconciling dignity vs. safety while aging with David Bernstein, breaking the cycle of pain with Rucsandra Mitrea and cooking with salt with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

We specifically discuss:

Rhodiola Rosea

* What is Rhodiola Rosea?

* How is Rhodiola Rosea cultivated and harvested?

* How was Rhodiola Rosea injested traditionally and currently?

* What was Rhodiola Rosea traditionally used for?

* Chronic stress

* Chronic pain

* Energy and libido

* Digestive ailments

* Mood, anxiety, mental acuity

* Contraindications

* Sample packs: [email protected]

Reconciling Dignity vs. Safety

* Safety vs. Autonomy

* Dignity, Identity and Independence

* Compromised dignity and aging

Breaking The Cycle of Pain

* What is the cycle of pain?

* The stages of the cycle of pain

* Dealing with fear and stress

* Deterioration of mobility

* How to break the cycle of pain

* Pain and emotions

* The process isn’t linear

Cooking With Salt

* The role of salt in cooking

* Salt intake and reduction

* Table salt

* Sea salt, Maldon salt, Fleur de sel

* Kosher salt

* Brining

* Pink Himalayan Salt

* Salt substitutions and density

For more information about show sponsor Rhoziva (Nanton Nutraceuticals) and Dr. Elie Klein ND go here.

To learn more about David Bernstein and Caregiver Services Ltd. go here.

To  learn more about Rucsandra Mitrea and Vital Directives 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 November 16 and 17, 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 amazing healing benefits of Rhodiola Rosea with Dr. Elie Klein ND, reconciling dignity vs. safety while aging with David Bernstein, breaking the cycle of pain with Rucsandra Mitrea and cooking with salt with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

We specifically discuss:

Rhodiola Rosea

What is Rhodiola Rosea?

How is Rhodiola Rosea cultivated and harvested?

How was Rhodiola Rosea injested traditionally and currently?

What was Rhodiola Rosea traditionally used for?

Chronic stress

Chronic pain

Energy and libido

Digestive ailments

Mood, anxiety, mental acuity

Contraindications

Sample packs: [email protected]

Reconciling Dignity vs. Safety

Safety vs. Autonomy

Dignity, Identity and Independence

Compromised dignity and aging

Breaking The Cycle of Pain

What is the cycle of pain?

The stages of the cycle of pain

Dealing with fear and stress

Deterioration of mobility

How to break the cycle of pain

Pain and emotions

The process isn't linear

Cooking With Salt

The role of salt in cooking

Salt intake and reduction

Table salt

Sea salt, Maldon salt, Fleur de sel

Kosher salt

Brining

Pink Himalayan Salt

Salt substitutions and density

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 9 and 10, 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 management of stress and sleep over the holidays with Dr. Gordon Chang, detoxing your home with Emily Lipinski ND, holiday books for your home cook with Naomi Bussin and Mindful Conflict Resolution with Tracey Soghrati

We specifically discuss:

Stress and Sleep

* Getting to sleep and staying asleep

* Sleep and central nervous system

* Shallow sleep and quality of sleep

* Herbal remedies to get to sleep

* Quieting the mind and brain functions during the night

* Exercise

* Stress and falling asleep

* Herbal remedies to help with stress

* B Vitamins

* Vitamin D

Detoxing Your Home

* Cleaning products

* Anti-Bacterial Cleaners

* Air Fresheners

* Drain Cleaners

* Non-Toxic solutions

* Essential oils

* 7% Vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide

Holiday Books for The Home Cook

* Celebrity cookbooks

* Jamie Oliver Ultimate Veg

* Antoni Porowski Antoni in the Kitchen

* Classic cookbooks

* The Joy of Cooking 2019

* Umami Bomb

* Regional Cuisine

* Korean Soul Food

* Jewish Cookbook

* Food of the Italian South

* Jubilee

* Non-book gifts: bar, mortar and pestle, scale, micro-plane, silicon spatula/spoon, Bodum double wall cups, ipad holder

Mindful Conflict Resolution

* Mindfulness, conflict and resolution defined

* Amygdala and the prefrontal cortex

* Fight or flight response

* R.A.I.N.

* Recognize – emotional intelligence

* Allow – take yourself out of the moment

* Investigation – processing the moment

* Non-Identification – you are not the feelings you’re having

* A plan for resolution

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

To learn more about Emily Lipinski ND go here.

To read Naomi Bussin’s latest article in Tonic Magazine go

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 9 and 10, 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 management of stress and sleep over the holidays with Dr. Gordon Chang, detoxing your home with Emily Lipinski ND, holiday books for your home cook with Naomi Bussin and Mindful Conflict Resolution with Tracey Soghrati

We specifically discuss:

Stress and Sleep

Getting to sleep and staying asleep

Sleep and central nervous system

Shallow sleep and quality of sleep

Herbal remedies to get to sleep

Quieting the mind and brain functions during the night

Exercise

Stress and falling asleep

Herbal remedies to help with stress

B Vitamins

Vitamin D

Detoxing Your Home

Cleaning products

Anti-Bacterial Cleaners

Air Fresheners

Drain Cleaners

Non-Toxic solutions

Essential oils

7% Vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide

Holiday Books for The Home Cook

Celebrity cookbooks

Jamie Oliver Ultimate Veg

Antoni Porowski Antoni in the Kitchen

Classic cookbooks

The Joy of Cooking 2019

Umami Bomb

Regional Cuisine

Korean Soul Food

Jewish Cookbook

Food of the Italian South

Jubilee

Non-book gifts: bar, mortar and pestle, scale, micro-plane, silicon spatula/spoon, Bodum double wall cups, ipad holder

Mindful Conflict Resolution

Mindfulness, conflict and resolution defined

Amygdala and the prefrontal cortex

Fight or flight response

R.A.I.N.

Recognize - emotional intelligence

Allow - take yourself out of the moment

Investigation - processing the moment

Non-Identification - you are not the feelings you're having

A plan for resolution

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 2 and 3, 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 healing power of Chaga with Joel Thuna, mindful eating with Shauna Lindzon, why you might need a coach with Rod MacDonald and Strategies for Couples Conflict Resolution with Carlyle Jansen

We specifically discuss:

The Healing Power of Chaga

* What is Chaga?

* How do you harvest Chaga?

* How was Chaga used historically?

* What form is Chaga sold?

* Why do people use Chaga?

* Chaga and the immune system

* Chaga as an antioxidant

* Chaga: cholesterol and blood pressure

* Chaga and inflammation

* Chaga and blood sugar levels

* How do you find and buy a good Chaga product?

Mindful Eating

* Eating together as a family

* Eating mindfully

* The relationship with food

* How can you be mindful about food?

* The satiety scale

* The brain-stomach connection: 20 minutes

* Rating your food

* Drifting

* The 80/20 concept

Why Do You Need A Coach?

* Why would people come to a coach?

* Coaches vs. friends/family

* How do you know if you’d benefit from hiring a coach?

* Knowing the steps that need to be taken for success

* Accountability

* Celebration and appreciation of achievement

* Considerations when hiring a coach

* How long does it take to know if there’s chemistry with your coach?

* What do you look for in a client?

Strategies for Couples Conflict Resolution

* Notice what you want in your relationship

* Communication when you’re upset

* Calming before engaging in communication

* Think about what you want to communicate

* Removing judgment from the conversation

* Don’t make assumptions

* Confrontation and engagement

* Practice communication

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

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

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

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

To Read Carlyle’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here.

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The Healing Power of Chaga

What is Chaga?

How do you harvest Chaga?

How was Chaga used historically?

What form is Chaga sold?

Why do people use Chaga?

Chaga and the immune system

Chaga as an antioxidant

Chaga: cholesterol and blood pressure

Chaga and inflammation

Chaga and blood sugar levels

How do you find and buy a good Chaga product?

Mindful Eating

Eating together as a family

Eating mindfully

The relationship with food

How can you be mindful about food?

The satiety scale

The brain-stomach connection: 20 minutes

Rating your food

Drifting

The 80/20 concept

Why Do You Need A Coach?

Why would people come to a coach?

Coaches vs. friends/family

How do you know if you'd benefit from hiring a coach?

Knowing the steps that need to be taken for success

Accountability

Celebration and appreciation of achievement

Considerations when hiring a coach

How long does it take to know if there's chemistry with your coach?

What do you look for in a client?

Strategies for Couples Conflict Resolution

Notice what you want in your relationship

Communication when you're upset

Calming before engaging in communication

Think about what you want to communicate

Removing judgment from the conversation

Don't make assumptions

Confrontation and engagement

Practice communication

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 26 and 27, 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 medical cannabis as a treatment for mental illnesses with Dr. Mandeep Singh, mental training for healing your body with Rucsandra Mitrea, three great overlooked grains with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and Mindful Communications with Tracey Soghrati

We specifically discuss:

Medical Cannabis and Mental Health

* A holistic approach to treating mental health issues

* How does medical cannabis fit in with a holistic approach?

* Doctors’ reluctance to prescribe medical cannabis

* Treating anxiety

* Treating insomnia

* Treating depression

* ADHD

* PTSD

* Addiction risk to medical cannabis

* Side affects of medical cannabis

* Contraindications to using medical cannabis

Mental Training for Healing Your Body

* Why dealing with pain is like training for the Olympics

* The desire to heal is the driving force

* The belief that you will heal

* Facilitating mental and emotional health to help the body heal

* A gradual process to changing beliefs

* How to start the snowball rolling

Three Great Overlooked Grains

* Cooking with whole grains

* Farro

* How to cook Farro

* Amaranth

* How to cook Amaranth

* Millet

Mindful Communications

* How do you mindfully listen?

* What do people do in communication that is off-putting?

* How do we improve our communication?

* Being present to your own experience

LISTEN TO WIN A BOOK!

For more information about Dr. Mandeep Singh go here.

For more information about Rucsandra Mitrea and Vital Directives go here.

For more information about Carolyn Tanner Cohen go here.

For more information about Tracey Soghrati go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 26 and 27, 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 medical cannabis as a treatment for mental illnesses with Dr. Mandeep Singh, mental training for healing your body with Rucsandra Mitrea, three great overlooked grains with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and Mindful Communications with Tracey Soghrati

We specifically discuss:

Medical Cannabis and Mental Health

A holistic approach to treating mental health issues

How does medical cannabis fit in with a holistic approach?

Doctors' reluctance to prescribe medical cannabis

Treating anxiety

Treating insomnia

Treating depression

ADHD

PTSD

Addiction risk to medical cannabis

Side affects of medical cannabis

Contraindications to using medical cannabis

Mental Training for Healing Your Body

Why dealing with pain is like training for the Olympics

The desire to heal is the driving force

The belief that you will heal

Facilitating mental and emotional health to help the body heal

A gradual process to changing beliefs

How to start the snowball rolling

Three Great Overlooked Grains

Cooking with whole grains

Farro

How to cook Farro

Amaranth

How to cook Amaranth

Millet

Mindful Communications

How do you mindfully listen?

What do people do in communication that is off-putting?

How do we improve our communication?

Being present to your own experience

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 19 and 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 we discuss current research on medical cannabis for seniors with Philippe Lucas, cookbooks celebrating the foods of the Mediterranean with Naomi Bussin, that great sex isn’t just about having an orgasm with Carlyle Jansen and how to set up a home gym on a budget with Kathleen Trotter.

We specifically discuss:

Current Research into Medical Cannabis for Seniors

* An ongoing study on medical cannabis and older patients

* How is the study being conducted?

* The impact of medical cannabis on prescription drug use

* CBD vs. poly-pharmaceutical approach

* 80% of patients 55+ prefer CBD vs. THC

* 75% of patients 55+ prefer to ingest vs. inhalation of cannabis

* Normalization of medical cannabis

* Tracking of adverse events

* CBD products that contain trace elements of THC

Mediterranean Cookbooks

* Why do people enjoy the food of the Mediterranean?

* Southern Italian cuisine

* Food of the Italian South

* Polenta with wild greens, Zucchini soup. Cavatelli with wild mint and tomatoes

* Greek cuisine

* Orexi!

* Israeli cuisine

* Sababa

* Dips, Salads, Flatbread, Hummus, Lemon Cauliflower on Labneh

Sex Isn’t Just About the Orgasm

* Orgasms as a goal vs. “the icing on the cake”

* Inability to reach orgasm

* Pleasure is important

* Focus on pleasure vs. an orgasm

* How do we get more pleasure?

* Mindfulness and sex

* Stimulants  – alcohol, cannabis etc.

* Risk and Authenticity

* Communication

Setting Up a Home Gym on a Budget

* Benefits of exercising at home

* The importance of consistency

* The space for a home gym

* Cardiovascular exercise and strength training

* Inexpensive fitness equipment: Skipping ropes, bands, free weights, mini-trampoline, gliders, stability ball, foam rollers

LISTEN TO WIN A COOKBOOK!

For more information about Philippe Lucas go here.

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

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

To learn more about Kathleen Trotter go here.

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This week we discuss current research on medical cannabis for seniors with Philippe Lucas, cookbooks celebrating the foods of the Mediterranean with Naomi Bussin, that great sex isn't just about having an orgasm with Carlyle Jansen and how to set up a home gym on a budget with Kathleen Trotter.