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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 10, 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 lack of residential rental stock in Toronto with Mitchell Abrahams, Why It’s Sometimes Hard to say “No” with Tonic Sex Expert, Carlyle Jansen and How to Get Your Mojo Back with Tonic’s Coach Rod MacDonald.

We specifically discuss:

The Lack of New Residential Rental Stock in Toronto:

why is there a lack of new residential rental buildings in Toronto?

rent control and lack of investment

vacancy decontrol

condominiums and return on investment

the risk of having condominiums as a significant portion of the rental market

current government policy and constraining supply

affordable vs. market housing

Why It Can Sometimes Be Hard To Say “No”:

Aziz Ansari and Grace

is sexual aggression a common experience?

socialization role playing

expectation among partners

the timing and context of the situation

communication and self esteem

shame and regret

How do we avoid situations?

abstinence and forethought

How to Get Your Mojo Back:

Bucket Lists and Goals

Perspective and Experience

Exercise

Eating Well

Spending Time with Good People

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 health benefits of Vitamin D with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; Yoga as a path to self love with Sari Nisker-Fox and old school and new school cookbook recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin.

We specifically discuss:

Health Benefits of Vitamin D:

What is Vitamin D?

Vitamin D2 vs. Vitamin D3

What does Vitamin D do for us?

Bone health

How do we get Vitamin D?

Vitamin D made by your body

Vitamin D from food

Vitamin D from supplements

Vitamin D dosage and format

Yoga as a Path to Self Love:

what does “self love” mean?

self love practically

what is the importance of self love?

is self love relevant in current culture?

self love vs. narcissism

self love regimen

Old School vs. New School Cookbook Recipes:

Dumplings: Kreplach vs. Vegetarian Potstickers

Chicken Wings: Baked Chicken Wings vs.Roasted Sriracha Cauliflower with Peanut Sauce

Banana Bread: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread vs. Banana Cardamom Upside Down Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 24, 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 health of your gastrointestinal tract with Dr. Gordon Chang; prioritizing pleasure, self love and self care with Tonic natural nutrition expert Claire Le Gresley and what its like to live through a mid-life crisis with Mat Rosenblatt

We specifically discuss:

The Road to Health is Paved With Good Intestines:

* the gastrointestinal tract as a source of ailments

* food allergies

* irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Ileitis and Colitis

* Gastrointestinal Tract and auto-immune disease

* Your microbiome

* good vs. bad bacteria?

* bacterial balance

* How do you help your gastrointestinal health?

* Nutrient Absorption and Leaky Gut Syndrome

Prioritizing Your Pleasure

* Why should you prioritize your pleasure?

* Learning How To Take Care of Yourself

* “Self Love” vs. “Self Care”

* Start where you are

* Self respect

* Actualizing and starting the process

* The work of change

* regimen vs. self care

Living Through a Mid-Life Crisis:

* living through a crisis

* making changes

* self-reflection

* learning what makes you happy

* how does change occur?

* the hardest part of the mid-life crisis

* how others perceive your change

Links:

For Claire’s article about prioritizing your pleasure in Tonic Magazine go here. 

For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha go here.

For more information about the Distillery District go here.

Promotions:

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Vegan Vitamin D drops for infants, babies and children

Vegetarian Vitamin D drops for Adults & Teens

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 24, 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 health of your gastrointestinal tract with Dr. Gordon Chang; prioritizing pleasure, self love and self care with Tonic natural nutrition expert Claire Le Gresley and what its like to live through a mid-life crisis with Mat Rosenblatt

We specifically discuss:

The Road to Health is Paved With Good Intestines:

the gastrointestinal tract as a source of ailments

food allergies

irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Ileitis and Colitis

Gastrointestinal Tract and auto-immune disease

Your microbiome

good vs. bad bacteria?

bacterial balance

How do you help your gastrointestinal health?

Nutrient Absorption and Leaky Gut Syndrome

Prioritizing Your Pleasure

Why should you prioritize your pleasure?

Learning How To Take Care of Yourself

“Self Love” vs. “Self Care”

Start where you are

Self respect

Actualizing and starting the process

The work of change

regimen vs. self care

Living Through a Mid-Life Crisis:

living through a crisis

making changes

self-reflection

learning what makes you happy

how does change occur?

the hardest part of the mid-life crisis

how others perceive your change

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 health benefits of Vitamin D with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; Yoga as a path to self love with Sari Nisker-Fox and old school and new school cookbook recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin.

We specifically discuss:

Health Benefits of Vitamin D:

* What is Vitamin D?

* Vitamin D2 vs. Vitamin D3

* What does Vitamin D do for us?

* Bone health

* How do we get Vitamin D?

* Vitamin D made by your body

* Vitamin D from food

* Vitamin D from supplements

* Vitamin D dosage and format

Yoga as a Path to Self Love:

* what does “self love” mean?

* self love practically

* what is the importance of self love?

* is self love relevant in current culture?

* self love vs. narcissism

* self love regimen

Old School vs. New School Cookbook Recipes:

* Dumplings: Kreplach vs. Vegetarian Potstickers

* Chicken Wings: Baked Chicken Wings vs.Roasted Sriracha Cauliflower with Peanut Sauce

* Banana Bread: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread vs. Banana Cardamom Upside Down Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce

Links:

For Joel’s article about Vitamin D in Tonic Magazine go here. 

For Sari’s article about the path to self love in Tonic Magazine go here.

For Naomi’s latest article on Cookbooks in Tonic Magazine go here.

Promotions:

Pure-le Natural is offering 25% on all of its Vitamin D products until the end of March 2018 for listeners of THE TONIC. There are 7 products under this promotion:

Vegan Vitamin D drops for Adults & Teens

Vegan Vitamin D drops for infants, babies and children

Vegetarian Vitamin D drops for Adults & Teens

Vegetarian Vitamin D drops for infants, babies and children

Liquid Greens Super Concentrate + Vitamin D

Vegan Hypoallergenic Vitamin D

Fiberrific +vitamin D

To take advantage of this amazing offer go here and type in the code “2018TonicD” at checkout!

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 17, 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 health benefits of Activated Charcoal with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; hard and easy cookbook recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin and multi-generational workouts with mother/daughter personal trainers Jodi and Alexa Farber

We specifically discuss:

Health Benefits of Activated Charcoal:

What is Activated Charcoal?

How does Activated Charcoal attract toxins?

The traditional use of Activated Charcoal

How does Activated Charcoal help kidney health?

How does Activated Charcoal help liver function?

Activated Charcoal and Cholesterol

Activated Charcoal and Digestion

The taste of Activated Charcoal

The Hard and Easy Cookbook Recipes:

Complicated “chefy” recipes vs. everyday recipes

Macarons vs. Tiger Cakes

“Baking Chez Moi” Dorie Greenspan

Roasted Cauliflower

“Mozza At Home” Nancy Silverton

“Vegetable Butcher” Cara Mangini

Bee Stung Fried Chicken “Seven Spoons” Tara Brady

Sheet Pan Dinner Chicken “Smitten Kitchen” Deb Perelman

Multi-Generational Workouts:

The benefits of working out as a family

The challenges of working out as a family

Modifications

Recommended family exercise

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 17, 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 health benefits of Activated Charcoal with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; hard and easy cookbook recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin and multi-generational workouts with mother/daughter personal trainers Jodi and Alexa Farber

We specifically discuss:

Health Benefits of Activated Charcoal:

* What is Activated Charcoal?

* How does Activated Charcoal attract toxins?

* The traditional use of Activated Charcoal

* How does Activated Charcoal help kidney health?

* How does Activated Charcoal help liver function?

* Activated Charcoal and Cholesterol

* Activated Charcoal and Digestion

* The taste of Activated Charcoal

The Hard and Easy Cookbook Recipes:

* Complicated “chefy” recipes vs. everyday recipes

* Macarons vs. Tiger Cakes

* “Baking Chez Moi” Dorie Greenspan

* Roasted Cauliflower

* “Mozza At Home” Nancy Silverton

* “Vegetable Butcher” Cara Mangini

* Bee Stung Fried Chicken “Seven Spoons” Tara Brady

* Sheet Pan Dinner Chicken “Smitten Kitchen” Deb Perelman

Multi-Generational Workouts:

* The benefits of working out as a family

* The challenges of working out as a family

* Modifications

* Recommended family exercise

Links:

For Joel’s article about Milk Thistle in Tonic Magazine go here. 

For Naomi’s latest article on Cookbooks in Tonic Magazine go here.

Promotions:

Pure-le Natural is offering 25% on all of its Vitamin D products until the end of March 2018 for listeners of THE TONIC. There are 7 products under this promotion:

Vegan Vitamin D drops for Adults & Teens

Vegan Vitamin D drops for infants, babies and children

Vegetarian Vitamin D drops for Adults & Teens

Vegetarian Vitamin D drops for infants, babies and children

Liquid Greens Super Concentrate + Vitamin D

Vegan Hypoallergenic Vitamin D

Fiberrific +vitamin D

To take advantage of this amazing offer go here and type in the code “2018TonicD” at checkout!

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 10, 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 flu prevention by immunity optimization with Tawnya Ritco, why not every truth in your relationships need to be spoken with Carlyle Jansen and exercises for improving your sex life with fitness expert Kathleen Trotter.

We specifically discuss:

Reducing Sick Days by Immunity Optimization:

The top tip to prevent getting the flu

Sleep and diet

Exercise

Supplementation

What can you do if you’re already getting sick?

Not Every Truth In Your Relationship Needs to be Spoken:

Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?

What is the intention of your disclosure?

Who should you speak to about your relationship?

What should you speak about?

How do you speak about your relationship?

Exercising for Your Sex Life:

How does exercise help with your sex life?

mood, health, strength, flexibility

on top – wrist strength, upper body, flexibility, cardio, core strength

on the bottom – bridges, yoga, hiit, pilates

motivation to go to the gym

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 10, 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 flu prevention by immunity optimization with Tawnya Ritco, why not every truth in your relationships need to be spoken with Carlyle Jansen and exercises for improving your sex life with fitness expert Kathleen Trotter.

We specifically discuss:

Reducing Sick Days by Immunity Optimization:

* The top tip to prevent getting the flu

* Sleep and diet

* Exercise

* Supplementation

* What can you do if you’re already getting sick?

Not Every Truth In Your Relationship Needs to be Spoken:

* Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?

* What is the intention of your disclosure?

* Who should you speak to about your relationship?

* What should you speak about?

* How do you speak about your relationship?

Exercising for Your Sex Life:

* How does exercise help with your sex life?

* mood, health, strength, flexibility

* on top – wrist strength, upper body, flexibility, cardio, core strength

* on the bottom – bridges, yoga, hiit, pilates

* motivation to go to the gym

Links:

For Carlyle Jansen’s article on truth in relationships in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Kathleen Trotter go here.

To learn more about Melissa Blair go here.

To learn more about the sponsor for this episode, Purica, go here.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 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 coolest amenities that will soon be available in apartments with Mitchell Abrahams. We learn about the health benefits of volunteering with Camara Chambers and Tonic expert Rod MacDonald will tell us about the top body hacks for weight loss.

We specifically discuss:

Coolest Amenities in Apartments of the Future:

Suite size – micro units and larger suites

Transportation – Flexible Garage, Car Charging, Car Share

Age-In Place Design – Washrooms, Door Openings, Light Switches, Thermostats

Business – USB, Smart Access, We-Work Business Centers

Health Benefits of Volunteering:

Achieving Self Fulfillment

Boosting Self-Esteem

Stress Reduction

Physical Well-being

Preventing Social Isolation

Body Hacks for Weight Loss:

Why are body hacks necessary for weight loss?

How the body stores energy

What happens when we deprive the body then binge?

Why is being sedentary so bad?