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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

For more information about show sponsor The Arthritis Society go here.

For more information about David Bernstein and Caregiver Services go here

To read Megan’s article on yoga breathing in Tonic Magazine go here.

For more information about the Big Carrot go here.

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

To learn more about Lisa Marvin go here.

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 22 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 municipal council and developments Mitchell Abrahams and Chris Spoke, mindful parenting with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with kids with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin and the natural treatment of hypothyroidism with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Municipal Council and Developments

Court of Appeal Decision to stay proceedings: Reduced city Council for Toronto

Is a reduced council better for development?

Places To Grow strategy

Transit and Toronto

development and jobs

What could the new council do better?

The provincial role in the development approval process

LPAT: no ‘de novo’ hearings

The current official city plan in Toronto

Are there enough mixed use zones in Toronto?

Affordable housing

Mindful Parenting

What is mindful parenting?

Building a foundation of attunement

Monitor your own stress and distress

Noticing and regulating feelings during conflict

Try to insert the ‘sacred pause’

Learning to listen

Window of tolerance

S.T.O.P.

Body Scan

Breathing

Stop the Story

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Relationships

Cooking With Kids

Cooking with kids

Are kids capable of cooking?

Engaging children to cook

How do you help kids cook?

What should kids learn to cook?

“In the French Kitchen With Kids”

Why is it a good idea to get kids to cook?

“Eat a Little Better…”

The Natural Treatment of Hypothyroidism

What is the thyroid gland

Master metabolism gland

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Aging and Hypothyroidism

Testing of TSH or t3 and t4

Does Hypothyroidism affect men

How is Hypothyroidism treated?

desiccated hormones

natural treatments for hypothyroidism

dealing with stress

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 22 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 municipal council and developments Mitchell Abrahams and Chris Spoke, mindful parenting with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with kids with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin and the natural treatment of hypothyroidism with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Municipal Council and Developments

* Court of Appeal Decision to stay proceedings: Reduced city Council for Toronto

* Is a reduced council better for development?

* Places To Grow strategy

* Transit and Toronto

* development and jobs

* What could the new council do better?

* The provincial role in the development approval process

* LPAT: no ‘de novo’ hearings

* The current official city plan in Toronto

* Are there enough mixed use zones in Toronto?

* Affordable housing

Mindful Parenting

* What is mindful parenting?

* Building a foundation of attunement

* Monitor your own stress and distress

* Noticing and regulating feelings during conflict

* Try to insert the ‘sacred pause’

* Learning to listen

* Window of tolerance

* S.T.O.P.

* Body Scan

* Breathing

* Stop the Story

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Relationships

Cooking With Kids

* Cooking with kids

* Are kids capable of cooking?

* Engaging children to cook

* How do you help kids cook?

* What should kids learn to cook?

* “In the French Kitchen With Kids”

* Why is it a good idea to get kids to cook?

* “Eat a Little Better…”

The Natural Treatment of Hypothyroidism

* What is the thyroid gland

* Master metabolism gland

* Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

* Aging and Hypothyroidism

* Testing of TSH or t3 and t4

* Does Hypothyroidism affect men

* How is Hypothyroidism treated?

* desiccated hormones

* natural treatments for hypothyroidism

* dealing with stress

Links:

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

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

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

To learn more about Dr. Emily Lipiniski go here.

To learn more about Lisa Marvin go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 15 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 proactively managing the aging process with Dr. Jennifer Pearlman, the importance of a comprehensive sex ed. curriculum with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen, cooking with turmeric with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and the truth about CBD with Tonic Cannabis Expert Rick Gillman.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Proactively Managing the Aging Process

* The Joy of Aging Event

* Tips for taking control of the aging process

* Quality of Life

* Health span vs. life span

* Why do we age?

* Telomeres

* Buffering chronic stress

* Mindfulness, meditation, visualization, tai chi, yoga, mind-body connections

* Self-care

* The differences in the way that men and women age

* Top tips for anti aging

* Genetic predisposition

* Neuroplasticity

* EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR TONIC LISTENERS!

The Importance of a Comprehensive Sex Ed. Curriculum in our Schools

* Sex Ed Curriculum in our schools

* How does sex ed affect kids?

* Does sex ed subvert the role of the parents?

* Cultural or religious objections to sexual education?

* Is there an age that is too young to learn about sex?

* How does sex ed correlate to the prevention of sexual abuse?

* What can parents do if you object to the curriculum?

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Career

Cooking With Turmeric

* What is turmeric?

* Curcamine

* bio-availability

* Turmeric recipes

* Golden Milk

* Turmeric and cauliflower

* Dried vs. fresh turmeric

* Dealing with stains

* Grating turmeric

* Storing turmeric

The Truth about CBD:

* What is CBD?

* CBD as a pain treatment, MS, Epilepsy, PTSD, Anxiety and Mental health

* CBD from hemp or cannabis

* The superiority of cannabis based CBD

* pesticides and contamination

* non-regulated CBD isn’t being tested

* cost of non-regulated vs. regulated product

* legalities of over-the-counter CBD

For more information about show sponsor The Joy of Aging go here.

For more information about Dr. Jennifer Pearlman go here

To read Carlyle’s article about sex ed. in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Carolyn Tanner-Cohen go here.

To read Rick’s article on yoga breathing 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 September 15 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 proactively managing the aging process with Dr. Jennifer Pearlman, the importance of a comprehensive sex ed. curriculum with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen, cooking with turmeric with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and the truth about CBD with Tonic Cannabis Expert Rick Gillman.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Proactively Managing the Aging Process

The Joy of Aging Event

Tips for taking control of the aging process

Quality of Life

Health span vs. life span

Why do we age?

Telomeres

Buffering chronic stress

Mindfulness, meditation, visualization, tai chi, yoga, mind-body connections

Self-care

The differences in the way that men and women age

Top tips for anti aging

Genetic predisposition

Neuroplasticity

EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR TONIC LISTENERS!

The Importance of a Comprehensive Sex Ed. Curriculum in our Schools

Sex Ed Curriculum in our schools

How does sex ed affect kids?

Does sex ed subvert the role of the parents?

Cultural or religious objections to sexual education?

Is there an age that is too young to learn about sex?

How does sex ed correlate to the prevention of sexual abuse?

What can parents do if you object to the curriculum?

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Career

Cooking With Turmeric

What is turmeric?

Curcamine

bio-availability

Turmeric recipes

Golden Milk

Turmeric and cauliflower

Dried vs. fresh turmeric

Dealing with stains

Grating turmeric

Storing turmeric

The Truth about CBD:

What is CBD?

CBD as a pain treatment, MS, Epilepsy, PTSD, Anxiety and Mental health

CBD from hemp or cannabis

The superiority of cannabis based CBD

pesticides and contamination

non-regulated CBD isn’t being tested

cost of non-regulated vs. regulated product

legalities of over-the-counter CBD

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 8 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 detox with Joel Thuna, the top times for gym newbies with Kathleen Trotter, yoga breathing with Jelayna DaSilva, and preparing for an empty nest with Lesley Sandler-Griff.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Detox 101

What is a detox?

Detox vs. Cleanse

Why do you need to detox?

How are we exposed to toxins?

Chemical synergy

The body’s ability to naturally detoxify

organs that detoxify: liver, kidneys, colon, skin

liver support

kidney support

colon support

kosher products

Top Tips for Gym Newbies

We’re all newbies at some point?

Finding your fit: “do you”

Learning a mindset to work out

circuits sets, reps

keeping a journal

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Love Life

Yoga Breathing

The day to day practice of mindfulness

Breath work

Breathing techniques

Methods to reduce stress

Trying too hard: immediate gratification

How your approach to mindfulness can be problematic

Meditation apps

PURE BEAUTY: Dark Damage

Preparing for an Empty Nest:

Maintaining couple-hood

The changes that come with an empty nest

Free time

commonality

pets

new roles in the home

changes in finances

changing environment

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 18 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 detox with Joel Thuna, the top times for gym newbies with Kathleen Trotter,  yoga breathing with Jelayna DaSilva, and preparing for an empty nest with Lesley Sandler-Griff.

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin

We specifically discuss:

Detox 101

* What is a detox?

* Detox vs. Cleanse

* Why do you need to detox?

* How are we exposed to toxins?

* Chemical synergy

* The body’s ability to naturally detoxify

* organs that detoxify: liver, kidneys, colon, skin

* liver support

* kidney support

* colon support

* kosher products

Top Tips for Gym Newbies

* We’re all newbies at some point?

* Finding your fit: “do you”

* Learning a mindset to work out

* circuits sets, reps

* keeping a journal

THE SOUL SEGMENT: Love Life

Yoga Breathing

* The day to day practice of mindfulness

* Breath work

* Breathing techniques

* Methods to reduce stress

* Trying too hard: immediate gratification

* How your approach to mindfulness can be problematic

* Meditation apps

PURE BEAUTY: Dark Damage

Preparing for an Empty Nest:

* Maintaining couple-hood

* The changes that come with an empty nest

* Free time

* commonality

* pets

* new roles in the home

* changes in finances

* changing environment

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 Jelayna’s article on yoga breathing in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Kathleen Trotter go here.

To learn more about Lesley Sandler-Griff go here.

To learn more about Lisa Marvin go here.

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 1st, 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 Fall immune issues with Dr. Gordon Chang, discuss restaurant etiquette do’s and don’ts with Vito Marinuzzi, how changing your lifestyle might prevent dementia with Dr. Nicole Anderson and acupuncture for pain relief with Ted Snider

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND

We specifically discuss:

Fall Immunity Issues:

* The Immune System

* cancer cells and the immune system

* white blood cells, passive immunity

* natural remedies to boosting immunity

* priming the white blood cells

* antibodies

* vaccinations

* athletes and heavy training

Restaurant Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts:

* the restaurant is the “show”

* communication

* reservations: no/shows, lateness, cancellation fees

* ordering

* menu reading

* altering dishes

* bad behaviour

Changing Your Lifestyle to Prevent Dementia:

* What is dementia?

* Alzheimer’s disease causes dementia

* manifestations of dementia

* cognitive functions

* no current treatments for dementia

* building cognitive reserve – neuroplasticity

* higher education: continued education

* physical exercise

* healthy diet

* Baycrest clinical trials

PURE BEAUTY: Aloe Vera

Acupuncture for Pain Relief:

* Pain relief and modern medicine

* acupuncture is non-invasive

* treating the root cause

* What is acupuncture?

* acupuncture and pain

* back pain

* neck and shoulder pain

* chronic vs acute pain

* headaches

* acupuncture as a complimentary treatment

For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha go here.

To learn more about Vito Marinuzzi or book a table at his restaurants go here.

To learn more about Dr. Nicole Anderson go here.

To learn more about Ted Snider go here.

 

 

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 1st, 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 Fall immune issues with Dr. Gordon Chang, discuss restaurant etiquette do’s and don’ts with Vito Marinuzzi, how changing your lifestyle might prevent dementia with Dr. Nicole Anderson and acupuncture for pain relief with Ted Snider

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND

We specifically discuss:

Fall Immunity Issues:

The Immune System

cancer cells and the immune system

white blood cells, passive immunity

natural remedies to boosting immunity

priming the white blood cells

antibodies

vaccinations

athletes and heavy training

Restaurant Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts:

the restaurant is the “show”

communication

reservations: no/shows, lateness, cancellation fees

ordering

menu reading

altering dishes

bad behaviour

Changing Your Lifestyle to Prevent Dementia:

What is dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease causes dementia

manifestations of dementia

cognitive functions

no current treatments for dementia

building cognitive reserve – neuroplasticity

higher education: continued education

physical exercise

healthy diet

Baycrest clinical trials

PURE BEAUTY: Aloe Vera

Acupuncture for Pain Relief:

Pain relief and modern medicine

acupuncture is non-invasive

treating the root cause

What is acupuncture?

acupuncture and pain

back pain

neck and shoulder pain

chronic vs acute pain

headaches

acupuncture as a complimentary treatment

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 1st, 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 Fall immune issues with Dr. Gordon Chang, discuss restaurant etiquette do’s and don’ts with Vito Marinuzzi, how changing your lifestyle might prevent dementia with Dr. Nicole Anderson and acupuncture for pain relief with Ted Snider

Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND

We specifically discuss:

Fall Immunity Issues:

The Immune System

cancer cells and the immune system

white blood cells, passive immunity

natural remedies to boosting immunity

priming the white blood cells

antibodies

vaccinations

athletes and heavy training

Restaurant Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts:

the restaurant is the “show”

communication

reservations: no/shows, lateness, cancellation fees

ordering

menu reading

altering dishes

bad behaviour

Changing Your Lifestyle to Prevent Dementia:

What is dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease causes dementia

manifestations of dementia

cognitive functions

no current treatments for dementia

building cognitive reserve – neuroplasticity

higher education: continued education

physical exercise

healthy diet

Baycrest clinical trials

PURE BEAUTY: Aloe Vera

Acupuncture for Pain Relief:

Pain relief and modern medicine

acupuncture is non-invasive

treating the root cause

What is acupuncture?

acupuncture and pain

back pain

neck and shoulder pain

chronic vs acute pain

headaches

acupuncture as a complimentary treatment