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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 7 and September 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 important role that your liver plays in your overall health with Dr. Gordon Chang, cognitive bias and mindfulness with Tracey Soghrati, building block cookbooks with Naomi Bussin and why its okay to plan your date nights with Carlyle Jansen

We specifically discuss:

The Role of Liver In Your Health

* What is the role of your liver?

* Detoxification

* Creation of cholesterol

* Regulation of blood sugar

* What impacts the health of your liver day to day?

* Herbal remedies that help the liver regenerate

* What happens to our liver if we’re not careful?

Cognitive Bias

* Cognitive distortions vs. cognitive bias

* How our brains have adapted – fight or flight

* The Halo Effect

* Egocentrism

* Sociocentrism

* Confirmation Bias

Building Block Cookbooks

* Different ways of learning how to cook

* Building block cookbooks

* Salt Fat Acid Heat 

* When Cooking Begins

* Simple Cake

Planning Date Night

* Is it okay for couples to plan sexual encounters?

* Planning leads to regularity

* Beginning vs. Middle of the relationship

* Building anticipation

* Planning makes sex better

* Boosting energy and relationships

* Spontaneity does arise during planning

* Planning leads to new things

* 52 Invitations to Grrreat Sex

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

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

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

To read Carlyle Jansen’s article on date night go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 7 and September 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 important role that your liver plays in your overall health with Dr. Gordon Chang, cognitive bias and mindfulness with Tracey Soghrati, building block cookbooks with Naomi Bussin and why its okay to plan your date nights with Carlyle Jansen

We specifically discuss:

The Role of Liver In Your Health

What is the role of your liver?

Detoxification

Creation of cholesterol

Regulation of blood sugar

What impacts the health of your liver day to day?

Herbal remedies that help the liver regenerate

What happens to our liver if we're not careful?

Cognitive Bias

Cognitive distortions vs. cognitive bias

How our brains have adapted - fight or flight

The Halo Effect

Egocentrism

Sociocentrism

Confirmation Bias

Building Block Cookbooks

Different ways of learning how to cook

Building block cookbooks

Salt Fat Acid Heat

When Cooking Begins

Simple Cake

Planning Date Night

Is it okay for couples to plan sexual encounters?

Planning leads to regularity

Beginning vs. Middle of the relationship

Building anticipation

Planning makes sex better

Boosting energy and relationships

Spontaneity does arise during planning

Planning leads to new things

52 Invitations to Grrreat Sex

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 31 and September 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 ins and outs of the keto diet with Ryan Foley, the hidden opioid crisis with Dr. Hance Clarke, your Fall fitness routine with Dr. Stacey Irvine and the natural approach to treating stress with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

We specifically discuss:

Is The Keto Diet Right For You?

* What is the Keto diet/lifestyle?

* How does the Keto diet/lifestyle work?

* What is nutritional ketosis/the ketogenic state?

* What are the health benefits of the Keto diet/lifestyle?

* Anti-aging

* Anti-Inflammation, Anti-Free Radicals

* Neurological benefits

* Accelerated weight loss

* Maintain muscle mass

* The Adaptation Stage

* The Keto Flu

* The Maintenance Stage

The Hidden Opioid Crisis

* The purpose and intent of the 2017 Canadian Opioid Guidelines

* Current risks to high dose opioid users

* Reduced access to opioids via prescription

* Denial of health care

* How is the government dealing with the cohort of high dose opioid users?

* Multi-disciplinary pain care

* What is the solution?

* Pain and addiction services into the family practice setting

Transitioning Into Your Fall Fitness Routine

* When is the best time to think about your fitness routine?

* The routine is key

* Thinking about your fitness routine

* Enjoyment is crucial to success

* Weight training allows you to do other activities

* Be realistic about your schedule

* Movement breaks

* Check your gear

* Deal with existing injuries

The Natural Treatment of Stress

* Who is suffering from stress?

* What is causing people stress?

* What are the symptoms of stress?

* Sleep hygiene

* Caffeine

* Whole food diets

* Personal contact

* Exercise

* Mindfulness

* Cannabis

For more information about show sponsor Ketoplex by Nuvocare Health Sciences and Ryan Foley go here.

To learn more about Dr. Hance Clarke and is work go here.

To learn more about Dr. Stacey Irvine and her work go here.

To learn more about Dr. Emily Lipinski ND go here.

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Is The Keto Diet Right For You?

What is the Keto diet/lifestyle?

How does the Keto diet/lifestyle work?

What is nutritional ketosis/the ketogenic state?

What are the health benefits of the Keto diet/lifestyle?

Anti-aging

Anti-Inflammation, Anti-Free Radicals

Neurological benefits

Accelerated weight loss

Maintain muscle mass

The Adaptation Stage

The Keto Flu

The Maintenance Stage

The Hidden Opioid Crisis

The purpose and intent of the 2017 Canadian Opioid Guidelines

Current risks to high dose opioid users

Reduced access to opioids via prescription

Denial of health care

How is the government dealing with the cohort of high dose opioid users?

Multi-disciplinary pain care

What is the solution?

Pain and addiction services into the family practice setting

Transitioning Into Your Fall Fitness Routine

When is the best time to think about your fitness routine?

The routine is key

Thinking about your fitness routine

Enjoyment is crucial to success

Weight training allows you to do other activities

Be realistic about your schedule

Movement breaks

Check your gear

Deal with existing injuries

The Natural Treatment of Stress

Who is suffering from stress?

What is causing people stress?

What are the symptoms of stress?

Sleep hygiene

Caffeine

Whole food diets

Personal contact

Exercise

Mindfulness

Cannabis

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 24 and 25, 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 stress with Joel Thuna, why the intention behind your workout matters with Rucsandra Mitrea, Digital Health for Seniors with Michael Green and Zayna Khayat and Advance Care Planning with Chad Hammond

 

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Stress

* Who suffers from stress?

* Is all stress bad?

* Stress equilibrium

* Dealing with stress in the moment

* Adaptogens – Ginseng

* Vitamin B for a balanced diet

* Essential Oils

* A Healthy Diet

* Sleep and Regular Exercise

* Avoiding alcohol, smoking, vaping and other toxins

The Intention Behind Your Workout

* What mistakes do people make to derail their workouts?

* Body awareness

* Punishment workouts

* Why do we (should we) work out?

* Why is it important to be focused in our workout?

* Preserving the wellness in our bodies

* Form and awareness

Digital Health For Seniors

* What is the mandate for digital health for aging Canadians?

* How can digital access to health care improve life for Canadians

* Access2022

* Is the Canadian health care system ready to deal with the aging population?

* Why is digital access to health so important for Canada?

* What will the future of health care in Canada look like?

* Will there be push back from older Canadians in digitizing health?

* The technology gap

* What digital tools are and will be available to facilitate health care?

Advance Care Planning

* What is advanced care planning?

* Why don’t Canadians take steps to plan for advanced care?

* Who are Canadians speaking with about advanced care planning?

* When do we think we should be considering advance care planning?

* To learn more about resources for advance care planning go here.

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 Rucsandra Mitrea and her work at Vital Directives go here.

To learn more about Michael Green/Zayna Khayat and the work at Access2022 go here.

To learn more about Chad Hammond and his work at the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 24 and 25, 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 stress with Joel Thuna, why the intention behind your workout matters with Rucsandra Mitrea, Digital Health for Seniors with Michael Green and Zayna Khayat and Advance Care Planning with Chad Hammond

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Stress

Who suffers from stress?

Is all stress bad?

Stress equilibrium

Dealing with stress in the moment

Adaptogens - Ginseng

Vitamin B for a balanced diet

Essential Oils

A Healthy Diet

Sleep and Regular Exercise

Avoiding alcohol, smoking, vaping and other toxins

The Intention Behind Your Workout

What mistakes do people make to derail their workouts?

Body awareness

Punishment workouts

Why do we (should we) work out?

Why is it important to be focused in our workout?

Preserving the wellness in our bodies

Form and awareness

Digital Health For Seniors

What is the mandate for digital health for aging Canadians?

How can digital access to health care improve life for Canadians

Access2022

Is the Canadian health care system ready to deal with the aging population?

Why is digital access to health so important for Canada?

What will the future of health care in Canada look like?

Will there be push back from older Canadians in digitizing health?

The technology gap

What digital tools are and will be available to facilitate health care?

Advance Care Planning

What is advanced care planning?

Why don't Canadians take steps to plan for advanced care?

Who are Canadians speaking with about advanced care planning?

When do we think we should be considering advance care planning?

To learn more about resources for advance care planning go here.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on Aug17, 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 psychedelics for wellness and end of life with Dr. Sanjeev Goel, hosting a holistic barbecue with Megan Horsley RHN, mortality with David Bernstein and No Cook Dinners with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

We specifically discuss:

Psychedelics for wellness and end of life

* What are psychedelics?

* How do psychedelics act on our bodies?

* How were psychedelics historically used?

* Three categories of psychedelics

* How are psychedelics used today?

* The “God Particle”

* Is there a permanent shift after taking psychedelics?

* Are the psychedelics psychologically addictive?

* The “Bad Trip”

* The efficacy of psychedelics for wellness

* End of Life/Palliative Care

* Safety and Legal Considerations

Hosting a Holistic Barbecue:

* Satisfying specific diets

* Beyond Meat vs. Home Made Plant Based Foods

* Tempeh Skewers

* Satisfying the Keto diet

* Etiquette

* Environmental impact of hosting

* Dessert

Mortality

* Life on your own terms

* The Beginner’s Guide To The End

* Identity, Dignity vs.Risk

* Quality and Quantity of Life

* The Shrinking Universe

* Purpose

* Appreciating the Moments

No Cook Dinners:

* What are “No Cook Dinners”?

* Poke Bowls

* Vietnamese Noodle Salad

* Hand Rolls

* Lobster Rolls

* Pre-Cooked Rotisserie Chicken

* Hummus Wrap

For more information about show sponsor Peakhuman and Dr. Sanjeev Goel go here.

To read Megan Horsley’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here

To learn more about David Bernstein 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 Aug17, 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 psychedelics for wellness and end of life with Dr. Sanjeev Goel, hosting a holistic barbecue with Megan Horsley RHN, mortality with David Bernstein and No Cook Dinners with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

We specifically discuss:

Psychedelics for wellness and end of life

What are psychedelics?

How do psychedelics act on our bodies?

How were psychedelics historically used?

Three categories of psychedelics

How are psychedelics used today?

The "God Particle"

Is there a permanent shift after taking psychedelics?

Are the psychedelics psychologically addictive?

The "Bad Trip"

The efficacy of psychedelics for wellness

End of Life/Palliative Care

Safety and Legal Considerations

Hosting a Holistic Barbecue:

Satisfying specific diets

Beyond Meat vs. Home Made Plant Based Foods

Tempeh Skewers

Satisfying the Keto diet

Etiquette

Environmental impact of hosting

Dessert

Mortality

Life on your own terms

The Beginner's Guide To The End

Identity, Dignity vs.Risk

Quality and Quantity of Life

The Shrinking Universe

Purpose

Appreciating the Moments

No Cook Dinners:

What are "No Cook Dinners"?

Poke Bowls

Vietnamese Noodle Salad

Hand Rolls

Lobster Rolls

Pre-Cooked Rotisserie Chicken

Hummus Wrap

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on Aug10, 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 joint health for cats and dogs with Dr. Gordon Chang, how to make amazing salads with Naomi Bussin, mindfulness and cognitive distortions with Tracey Soghrati and health washing in the marketing of foods with Shauna Lindzon

We specifically discuss:

Joint Health for Dogs and Cats:

Do Dogs and Cats have the same health issues as humans?

Dosage for pets

Arthritis, joint pain, inflammation

Supplements for pet health

Are people looking for natural remedies for their pets?

Is CBD appropriate for pets?

What type of Glucosamine is appropriate for pets?

Supplementing for pets as a preventative measure

Healthy lifestyle for pets

How To Be A "Salad Whisperer":

What is a "Salad Whisperer"?

What makes a great salad?

Acid, salt, crunch and variety

Tomato Salad - Six Seasons

Brussels Sprouts Salad - Shaya

Swiss Chard Salad - Food 52

Wheat Berry and Grilled Corn Salad - Bonnie Stern

Mindfulness and Cognitive Distortions:

Mindfulness and the mind

Subjectivity and reality

Cognitive Distortions

Filtering

Polarized Thinking

Over-generalization

Jumping To Conclusions

Catastrophising

Personalization

"Health Washing" in the Marketing of Foods:

What is "Health Washing"?

What does "natural" mean in the context of prepared foods?

Read the ingredients vs. the health claims

What does "light" or "lite" mean?

Buy whole foods

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on Aug10, 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 joint health for cats and dogs with Dr. Gordon Chang, how to make amazing salads with Naomi Bussin, mindfulness and cognitive distortions with Tracey Soghrati and health washing in the marketing of foods with Shauna Lindzon

We specifically discuss:

Joint Health for Dogs and Cats:

* Do Dogs and Cats have the same health issues as humans?

* Dosage for pets

* Arthritis, joint pain, inflammation

* Supplements for pet health

* Are people looking for natural remedies for their pets?

* Is CBD appropriate for pets?

* What type of Glucosamine is appropriate for pets?

* Supplementing for pets as a preventative measure

* Healthy lifestyle for pets

How To Be A “Salad Whisperer”:

* What is a “Salad Whisperer”?

* What makes a great salad?

* Acid, salt, crunch and variety

* Tomato Salad – Six Seasons

* Brussels Sprouts Salad – Shaya

* Swiss Chard Salad – Food 52

* Wheat Berry and Grilled Corn Salad – Bonnie Stern

Mindfulness and Cognitive Distortions:

* Mindfulness and the mind

* Subjectivity and reality

* Cognitive Distortions

* Filtering

* Polarized Thinking

* Over-generalization

* Jumping To Conclusions

* Catastrophising

* Personalization

“Health Washing” in the Marketing of Foods:

* What is “Health Washing”?

* What does “natural” mean in the context of prepared foods?

* Read the ingredients vs. the health claims

* What does “light” or “lite” mean?

* Buy whole foods

For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha go here.

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

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here

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