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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 3, 2018 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 hemorrhoids with Joel Thuna, “Genius Desserts” with Naomi Bussin, the importance of sleep with Kathleen Trotter and breakfast hacks with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen.

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Hemorrhoids

What are hemorrhoids?

What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?

3 kinds of hemorrhoids? -Internal hemorrhoids, External hemorrhoids, Thrombosed hemorrhoids

Why do people get hemorrhoids?

The natural prevention of hemorrhoids

soluble and insoluble fibre

Laxatives

The natural treatment of hemorrhoids

Natural health ingredients

“Genius Desserts”

“Genius Desserts” by Food 52

community tested recipes

recipes that solve problems

easy recipes

innovations

Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake

World Peace Cookies

baking tips

reducing sugar in recipes

Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treats

The Importance of Sleep

Lack of Sleep is the new norm

regular sleep and the connection to health

How do you get more sleep?

Sleep routines

Quality of sleep

Hormone rebalancing

Sleepiness vs Tiredness

Breakfast Hacks

The most important meal of the day

Breakfast on the go

meal prep – individual portions

chia seeds

pancake flours

muffin tin frittata

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 27 2018 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 talk about Type 2 diabetes and life insurance with Boris Brizeli, mindfulness as a path to grace with Tracey Soghrati, the signs that you shouldn’t eat at that restaurant with Vito Marinuzzi and Health Literacy Month with Mack Rogers

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Type 2 Diabetes and Life Insurance

healthy persons vs. Type 2 Diabetics

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 1 Diabetes vs. Type 2 Diabetes

Challenges for those with Type 2 Diabetics who want life insurance

Finding information on insurance pricing

Inherent unfairness of the process

The process in built for healthy people

Time lag: application and approval

Mindfulness as a Path to Grace

What is grace?

Graceful movement and behaviour

What underlies grace?

Discipline

Emotional regulation

The practice of mindfulness

learning to tolerate what’s going on in your mind and body

Are your emotional reactions real?

Why You Might Want to Pass By a Restaurant

Are you being greeted properly?

Restaurant health infractions?

Empty tables?

Lack of atmosphere?

Index menus?

Just opened?

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Life Fulfillment

October is Health Literacy Month

60% Canadians and 88% of seniors aren’t health literate

What is health literacy?

Why is health literacy so important?

Health Literacy Month

Do people talk about health literacy?

Tools for health literacy

Health passport

Medical history card

Tips for doctor visits

Caregiver worksheet

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 27 2018 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 talk about Type 2 diabetes and life insurance with Boris Brizeli, mindfulness as a path to grace with Tracey Soghrati, the signs that you shouldn’t eat at that restaurant with Vito Marinuzzi and Health Literacy Month with Mack Rogers

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Type 2 Diabetes and Life Insurance

healthy persons vs. Type 2 Diabetics

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 1 Diabetes vs. Type 2 Diabetes

Challenges for those with Type 2 Diabetics who want life insurance

Finding information on insurance pricing

Inherent unfairness of the process

The process in built for healthy people

Time lag: application and approval

Mindfulness as a Path to Grace

What is grace?

Graceful movement and behaviour

What underlies grace?

Discipline

Emotional regulation

The practice of mindfulness

learning to tolerate what’s going on in your mind and body

Are your emotional reactions real?

Why You Might Want to Pass By a Restaurant

Are you being greeted properly?

Restaurant health infractions?

Empty tables?

Lack of atmosphere?

Index menus?

Just opened?

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Life Fulfillment

October is Health Literacy Month

60% Canadians and 88% of seniors aren’t health literate

What is health literacy?

Why is health literacy so important?

Health Literacy Month

Do people talk about health literacy?

Tools for health literacy

Health passport

Medical history card

Tips for doctor visits

Caregiver worksheet

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 20 2018 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 talk kidney health with Joel Thuna, non GMO month with Megan Horsley, the health implications of recreational cannabis with Rick Gillman and yoga stretches for tight muscles with Lisa Greenbaum.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Life Hacks for Kidney Health

What do kidneys do?

Kidneys and electrolytes

Key electrolytes

Kidneys and blood pressure

EPO

Kidney Stones

Chronic Kidney Disease

10 Lifestyle Hacks For Kidney Health

October is non-GMO Month

What is a Genetically Modified Organism?

Are GMO’s really different from grafts or hybrids?

Why are GMO’s created?

Why are GMO’s bad?

organic farming practices

avoiding GMOs

resources

The Health Implications of Recreational Cannabis

What is cannabis?

CBD

THC

Sativa

Indica

Smoking, vaporizing, edibles and oils

cannabis allergies

cannabis addiction

side effects cannabis

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Relationships

Yoga Stretches for Tight Muscles

Who tends to have tight hips?

exercise and sitting

getting up/walking

stretching

slow micro-movements

tight shoulders

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

To read Joel’s article on detoxing in Tonic Magazine go here.

To read Megan’s article on non-GMO month in Tonic Magazine go here.

To read Rick’s article on recreational Cannabis in Tonic Magazine go here.

To read Lisa’s article on yoga for tight muscles in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Lisa Marvin go here.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 20 2018 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 talk kidney health with Joel Thuna, non GMO month with Megan Horsley, the health implications of recreational cannabis with Rick Gillman and yoga stretches for tight muscles with Lisa Greenbaum.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Life Hacks for Kidney Health

* What do kidneys do?

* Kidneys and electrolytes

* Key electrolytes

* Kidneys and blood pressure

* EPO

* Kidney Stones

* Chronic Kidney Disease

* 10 Lifestyle Hacks For Kidney Health

October is non-GMO Month

* What is a Genetically Modified Organism?

* Are GMO’s really different from grafts or hybrids?

* Why are GMO’s created?

* Why are GMO’s bad?

* organic farming practices

* avoiding GMOs

* resources

The Health Implications of Recreational Cannabis

* What is cannabis?

* CBD

* THC

* Sativa

* Indica

* Smoking, vaporizing, edibles and oils

* cannabis allergies

* cannabis addiction

* side effects cannabis

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Relationships

Yoga Stretches for Tight Muscles

* Who tends to have tight hips?

* exercise and sitting

* getting up/walking

* stretching

* slow micro-movements

* tight shoulders

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

To read Joel’s article on detoxing in Tonic Magazine go here.

To read Megan’s article on non-GMO month in Tonic Magazine go here.

To read Rick’s article on recreational Cannabis in Tonic Magazine go here.

To read Lisa’s article on yoga for tight muscles in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Lisa Marvin go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 13 2018 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 real estate bubble in Toronto with Mitchell Abrahams, advocating for your loved ones with David Bernstein, sex over 60 with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen and the treatment of chronic Migraines with Dr. Ian Finklestein.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

The Real Estate Bubble in Toronto

What is a “real estate bubble”?

What is driving the demand?

What is restricting the supply?

Underlying will for people to own real estate

The desirability of Toronto as a place to live

Toronto as a safe haven for foreign wealth

ratio of income to house price

low interest rates

Baby Boomers and built-up equity

patience is the best approach for new development

Advocating for a Loved One

what does “advocating” mean?

How do you advocate effectively?

Why don’t seniors receive effective advocacy?

What can we do to prepare to do the best we can?

health binder/journal

digesting the information

Which family member is the advocate?

Offloading other care-giving responsibilities

Sex over 60

Sex over 60

Why are people enjoying sex over 60?

Unlearning the sex roadmap

Loss of anxiety

Openness to new ideas

Intention

Awareness and Mindfulness

Commonality and Trust in a long term relationship

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Career

The Treatment of Chronic Migraines

What is a Migraine?

What is a Chronic Migraine?

Symptoms of Migraines

Triggers of Migraines

What treatment options are available?

Prevention of migraines

Botox therapy

CGRP Receptor – designer drugs

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 13 2018 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 real estate bubble in Toronto with Mitchell Abrahams, advocating for your loved ones with David Bernstein, sex over 60 with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen and the treatment of chronic Migraines with Dr. Ian Finklestein.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

The Real Estate Bubble in Toronto

* What is a “real estate bubble”?

* What is driving the demand?

* What is restricting the supply?

* Underlying will for people to own real estate

* The desirability of Toronto as a place to live

* Toronto as a safe haven for foreign wealth

* ratio of income to house price

* low interest rates

* Baby Boomers and built-up equity

* patience is the best approach for new development

Advocating for a Loved One

* what does “advocating” mean?

* How do you advocate effectively?

* Why don’t seniors receive effective advocacy?

* What can we do to prepare to do the best we can?

* health binder/journal

* digesting the information

* Which family member is the advocate?

* Offloading other care-giving responsibilities

Sex over 60

* Sex over 60

* Why are people enjoying sex over 60?

* Unlearning the sex roadmap

* Loss of anxiety

* Openness to new ideas

* Intention

* Awareness and Mindfulness

* Commonality and Trust in a long term relationship

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Career

The Treatment of Chronic Migraines

* What is a Migraine?

* What is a Chronic Migraine?

* Symptoms of Migraines

* Triggers of Migraines

* What treatment options are available?

* Prevention of migraines

* Botox therapy

* CGRP Receptor – designer drugs

Links:

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

To learn more about David Bernstein go here.

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

To learn more about Dr. Ian Finklestein go here.

To learn more about Lisa Marvin go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 6th, 2018 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 explore the importance of how you source your protein with Dr. Gordon Chang, discuss fitness hacks with Kathleen Trotter with Kathleen Trotter, having a healthy Thanksgiving with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and what to do when your adult kids return to the empty nest with Lesley Sandler-Griff

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Sources of Protein:

* What are proteins?

* What do proteins do?

* Proteins become simple amino acids

* proteins from meat, milk, vegetables

* proteins from meat

* protein for people with or recovering from illness

* muscle atrophy during illness

* Milk protein – lactose

* Whey proteins vs. milk protein isolates

* The body requires different types of protein

* plant based/vegan protein

* soy protein and photo-estrogen

* advantages of plant based proteins

Fitness Hacks:

* How to make exercise happen

* Fitness hacks

* hacks vs. stress

* disconnect exercise from the gym

* working out as a family

* friendly competitions

* non-food rewards

* designing your own hacks

SOUL SEGMENT: Love Life

Healthy Thanksgiving:

* Preparing for a big day of eating

* exercise and hydration

* eat breakfast and lunch

* avoid hors d’oeuvres if you can

* alcohol consumption

* healthy hosting

* healthy guesting

* healthy swap outs

When Adult Kids Return to the Empty Nest:

* Impact of adult children returning to the empty nest

* reasons for returning to the nest

* plans for the return

* issues that arise

* expectations and communication

* responsibilities and privacy

For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha go here.

To learn more about Kathleen Trotter go here.

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner Cohen go here.

To learn more about Lesley Sandler-Griff go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 6th, 2018 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 explore the importance of how you source your protein with Dr. Gordon Chang, discuss fitness hacks with Kathleen Trotter with Kathleen Trotter, having a healthy Thanksgiving with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and what to do when your adult kids return to the empty nest with Lesley Sandler-Griff

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Sources of Protein:

What are proteins?

What do proteins do?

Proteins become simple amino acids

proteins from meat, milk, vegetables

proteins from meat

protein for people with or recovering from illness

muscle atrophy during illness

Milk protein – lactose

Whey proteins vs. milk protein isolates

The body requires different types of protein

plant based/vegan protein

soy protein and photo-estrogen

advantages of plant based proteins

Fitness Hacks:

How to make exercise happen

Fitness hacks

hacks vs. stress

disconnect exercise from the gym

working out as a family

friendly competitions

non-food rewards

designing your own hacks

SOUL SEGMENT: Love Life

Healthy Thanksgiving:

Preparing for a big day of eating

exercise and hydration

eat breakfast and lunch

avoid hors d’oeuvres if you can

alcohol consumption

healthy hosting

healthy guesting

healthy swap outs

When Adult Kids Return to the Empty Nest:

Impact of adult children returning to the empty nest

reasons for returning to the nest

plans for the return

issues that arise

expectations and communication

responsibilities and privacy

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 29 2018 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 talk about diagnosing and advocating Arthritis, with Janet Yale; meal prep master with Tonic Sex Expert Megan Horsley; how to have that long term care conversation with David Bernstein and sleep hygiene with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Arthritis and Advocacy

What is Arthritis?

osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

symptoms of arthritis

Who can diagnose arthritis

The Symptom Checker

Who is affected by arthritis?

chronic pain

self advocacy

medical cannabis

quality of life

Having that Long Term Care Conversation

How do you enter into the conversation?

The starting point: Where do they want to live?

retro-fitting the home

Issues around the living will

avoiding falling

the financial concerns

managing expectations

health binder

speak with the doctors

speak with the lawyers, accountants and investment specialists

Meal Prep Mastery

Are meal boxes necessary?

Carving out the time

What are the benefits of meal prep?

Find your inspiration

Buying in bulk

Expanding recipes – simple recipes

quality containers

what types of foods are appropriate?

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Fulfillment

Sleep Hygiene:

Why is sleep important?

sleep and weight loss

sleep and disease

sleep and aging

What is stopping us from sleeping properly?

Eating before sleep

Sleep rituals

Sleep temperature

Light regulation

snoring

Sleep apnea and weight loss

herbal remedies

jet lag and melatonin