The Tonic

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 11 and 12, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss how to support your respiratory health with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, whether sexual intercourse is the goal or merely an option with sex expert Serena Haines, how to survive, live and thrive with author Stephen Bruyant-Langer, and chronic pain management with physician and chronic pain expert, Dr. Zameer Pirani.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 4 and 5, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how to improve your mood, energy and cognition during perimenopause with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, whether we can really live forever with health researcher David Nelson, post surgery diet and nutrition with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, and who is responsible for 'triggering' in a public setting with psychologist Dr. Eran Magen PhD

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 21 and 22, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll  discuss the treatment of glaucoma with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, the dangers of AI Psychosis with psychologist and author Dr. Adi Jaffe PhD, back to school health tips with naturopath Dr. Rylee MacGregor ND and what may underlie your gut symptoms with functional medicine practitioner Joanne Heyse.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 20 and 21, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss body contouring after weight loss with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Ron Somogyi MD, the neuroscience of music with neuroscientist, musician and author Dr. Robert Zatorre, the challenges of face to face communication with social engineer Christopher Hadnagy and back to school mindfulness tips with author Dr. Greg Hammer MD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 13 and 14, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll  discuss your pet's joint health with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how mindfulness can help overcome a crisis with author Marcy Westcott, RSV risks for adults with infectious disease specialist Dr. Zain Chagla MD and the dangers of missing the warning signs of reproductive cancer with surgeon and scientist Dr. Jessica McAlpine MD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 6 and 7, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how to improve your healthspan with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, sex aids and sex crutches with sex therapist Serena Haines, the digital assessment of cognition with neuroscientist Dr. Henry Mahncke PhD and 'No Will Power" workouts with personal trainer and author PJ Glassey.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 30 and 31, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the natural treatment of joint pain with chiropractor Dr. Emma Whelpton, how to navigate a toxic relationship with a narcissist with mental health expert Audrey Hope, the longevity benefits of L-Arginine with nutraceutical expert Ramandeep Sekhon and the connection between fall risk and cognition with Jim Closs and Dr. Ryan D'Arcy PhD

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 23 and 24, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the treatment of multiple Myeloma with oncologist and hematologist Dr. Donna Reece MD, protein and muscle growth with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, the latest food trends with tastemaker Brigitte Foisy and ancestral healing with healer Gilbert Martina.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 16 and 17, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll bust myths surrounding cataracts with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, the real costs of obesity with internist Dr. Michael Aziz MD, the natural treatment of bone health with wellness entrepreneur Harleen Laroia, and how to improve your memory and cognition with Guiness world record holder Dave Farrow.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 9 and 10, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss why all fibre is not the same with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, treating Myopia in children with Optometrist Dr. Fallon Patel O.D., eating lighter in Summer with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, and identifying emotional triggers with psychologist and author Dr. Eran Magen PhD.

We specifically discuss:

Why All Fibre is Not The Same

What is fibre?

Insoluble vs. soluble fibre

Why do we need to consume fibre?

What purposes does fibre fulfil?

Inflammation

Antioxidants

Your microbiome

Sources of fibre in our food

Fibre and water

Supplementing fibre

Probiotics

Consuming fruits and vegetables

Treating Myopia in Children

What is myopia?

Why are more children myopic?

Risk factors of myopia

Early diagnosis and treatment

Misight 1 daily contact lenses

Are daily contact lenses safe for children?

Ease of use

Children's Eye Health Month

CooperVision Canada is giving you the chance to enter to win a pair of tickets to the Ontario Science Centre Exhibits at Sherway Gardens. You can also visit the CooperVision Elementary classroom pop-up at Sherway Gardens on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23, where parents and guardians can learn about nearsightedness in children and treatment options, such as MiSight 1 day contact lenses. To enter, post the giveaway on Instagram and mention The Tonic & CooperVision. Share this post on your IG story and tag @tonic @coopervisioncanada to qualify (only open profiles are to be counted).

Eating Lighter in Summer

Do we tend to eat lighter in the Summer?

Is it easier to eat healthier in the Summer?

Is it appropriate to eat differently in the Summer

Grilled vegetables

Grain bowl

Kale recipes

Identifying Emotional Triggers

What is an emotional trigger?

Where do emotional triggers come from?

How can one tell if they've been triggered?

Awareness and recognizing our reactions

How can we tell if someone else had been triggered?

What do you do if you've been triggered?

What do you do if someone else has been triggered?

How much responsibility do we have if others are triggered?

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