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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?

Links:

To learn more about the sponsor for this episode, The Benvenuto Group, go here.

For Camara Chamber’s Article on Volunteering go here.

For Rod MacDonald’s Article on Body Hacks for Weight Loss go here

For more information about the Certified Coach’s Federation go here

A SPECIAL OFFER! Show sponsor, Pure-Le Natural, is offering $10 off of online orders over $50, with free shipping. The offer is good until the end of January 2018. go here and enter the code “THE TONIC”.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 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 discuss Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts with Tonic Sex Expert, Carlyle Jansen; the most asked questions about medical marijuana with expert Breanna Roycroft; and swapping out diets and swapping in self-care with Tonic holistic nutritionist Claire Le Gresley.

We specifically discuss:

Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts:

The worst Valentine’s Day gift ever

What are some “don’t” gifts?

What are some “do or DIY” gifts?

Experiential gifts for Valentine’s Day

The Most Asked Questions about Medical Marijuana:

Do you have to smoke medical marijuana?

Will medical marijuana get you high?

What is a Licensed Producer?

Licensed Producers vs. Dispensaries

Where can you find reliable information about medical marijuana?

Replacing Dieting with Self Care:

Why should you ditch your diet?

Why is a focus on self-care beneficial?

What is a common self-care misconception?

The connection between nutrition and self-care

How does self-care work practically?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 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 discuss Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts with Tonic Sex Expert, Carlyle Jansen; the most asked questions about medical marijuana with expert Breanna Roycroft; and swapping out diets and swapping in self-care with Tonic holistic nutritionist Claire Le Gresley.

We specifically discuss:

Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts:

The worst Valentine’s Day gift ever

What are some “don’t” gifts?

What are some “do or DIY” gifts?

Experiential gifts for Valentine’s Day

The Most Asked Questions about Medical Marijuana:

Do you have to smoke medical marijuana?

Will medical marijuana get you high?

What is a Licensed Producer?

Licensed Producers vs. Dispensaries

Where can you find reliable information about medical marijuana?

Replacing Dieting with Self Care:

Why should you ditch your diet?

Why is a focus on self-care beneficial?

What is a common self-care misconception?

The connection between nutrition and self-care

How does self-care work practically?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 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 discuss smart and green apartment amenities of the future with Mitchell Abrahams. We get a second opinion on the opioid crisis with pain specialist Dr. Hanse Clarke and we learn how to train for winter activities like skating, skiing and shoveling with fitness expert Kathleen Trotter.

We specifically discuss:

Apartment Amenities of the Future:

What green and energy efficient amenities will be available in apartments?

Will the green amenities be cost neutral to the tenants?

What smart amenities will be available to the tenants?

A Second Opinion on The Opioid Crisis:

What did recent articles (ie in the Globe and Mail) get right and wrong about opioids?

Is there really a “crisis”?

What is the risk of doctors weaning their patients off of opioids?

What are the alternates to opioids that are offered to patients and what are the downsides?

Training for Winter Activities

Can we train for activities that involve new muscle groups (like skating or shoveling)?

Can we specifically train for different motions?

What does it mean to train for core strength and how do we do it?

Can we train for balance?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 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 discuss smart and green apartment amenities of the future with Mitchell Abrahams. We get a second opinion on the opioid crisis with pain specialist Dr. Hanse Clarke and we learn how to train for winter activities like skating, skiing and shoveling with fitness expert Kathleen Trotter.

We specifically discuss:

Apartment Amenities of the Future:

* What green and energy efficient amenities will be available in apartments?

* Will the green amenities be cost neutral to the tenants?

* What smart amenities will be available to the tenants?

A Second Opinion on The Opioid Crisis:

* What did recent articles (ie in the Globe and Mail) get right and wrong about opioids?

* Is there really a “crisis”?

* What is the risk of doctors weaning their patients off of opioids?

* What are the alternates to opioids that are offered to patients and what are the downsides?

Training for Winter Activities

* Can we train for activities that involve new muscle groups (like skating or shoveling)?

* Can we specifically train for different motions?

* What does it mean to train for core strength and how do we do it?

* Can we train for balance?

Links:

To learn more about the sponsor for this episode, The Benvenuto Group, go here.

For more information about Dr. Hanse Clarke’s pain management work go here.

For more information on Kathleen Trotter go here.

A SPECIAL OFFER! Show sponsor, Pure-Le Natural, is offering $10 off of online orders over $50, with free shipping. The offer is good until the end of January 2018. go here and enter the code “THE TONIC”.

ANOTHER SPECIAL OFFER We-Vibe is offering The Tonic listeners an extra 5% off all products on we-vibe.com. The offer is good until the end of January 2018. Use the code “TONIC” at purchase.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 13, 2017 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 Milk Thistle with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; the importance of reducing sugar intake with Dr. Jodi Larry and the cookbooks that will help you reach your healthy goals with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin.

We specifically discuss:

Health Benefits of Milk Thistle:

What is Milk Thistle?

What are the active components in Milk Thistle?

How does Milk Thistle help liver health?

How does Milk Thistle help combat diabetes?

How does Milk Thistle help gall bladder health?

Can Milk Thistle help fight cancer?

The Importance of Reducing Sugar Intake:

How does sugar affect the brain?

Why is sugar so addictive?

What is the connection between sugar and mood?

Tips to reduce sugar intake

The Top Cookbooks to Help Reach your Healthy Goals in 2018

Which cookbooks will help reduce sugar intake?

Which cookbooks will help reduce meat?

Which cookbooks have the best vegetarian or vegan recipes?

Which cookbooks will help if you’re trying to cook kid friendly meals?

Which cookbooks include unique cuisines?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 13, 2017 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 Milk Thistle with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; the importance of reducing sugar intake with Dr. Jodi Larry and the cookbooks that will help you reach your healthy goals with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin.

We specifically discuss:

Health Benefits of Milk Thistle:

* What is Milk Thistle?

* What are the active components in Milk Thistle?

* How does Milk Thistle help liver health?

* How does Milk Thistle help combat diabetes?

* How does Milk Thistle help gall bladder health?

* Can Milk Thistle help fight cancer?

The Importance of Reducing Sugar Intake:

* How does sugar affect the brain?

* Why is sugar so addictive?

* What is the connection between sugar and mood?

* Tips to reduce sugar intake

The Top Cookbooks to Help Reach your Healthy Goals in 2018

* Which cookbooks will help reduce sugar intake?

* Which cookbooks will help reduce meat?

* Which cookbooks have the best vegetarian or vegan recipes?

* Which cookbooks will help if you’re trying to cook kid friendly meals?

* Which cookbooks include unique cuisines?

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.

For information on Dr. Jodi Larry go here.

A SPECIAL OFFER! Show sponsor, Pure-Le Natural, is offering $10 off of online orders over $50, with free shipping. The offer is good until the end of January 2018. go here and enter the code “THE TONIC”.

ANOTHER SPECIAL OFFER We-Vibe is offering The Tonic listeners an extra 5% off all products on we-vibe.com. The offer is good until the end of January 2018. Use the code “TONIC” at purchase.

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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 6, 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 optimizing weight loss and maintenance with Melissa Blair, the ins and outs of polyamory with Chantel Lemieux and what your yoga teacher wants to tell you…but doesn’t, with Jelayna Da Silva

We specifically discuss:

Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance:

Why won’t people stick with their weight loss resolution?

Recommendations for weight loss goals

Why is weight management harder than weight loss?

recommendations for long term weight management

Polyamory:

What is polyamory?

What does one get out of polyamory?

What are the problems with polyamory?

Can polyamory evolve into other types of relationships?

Contextualizing polyamory

What Your Yoga Teacher Wants To Tell You…But Doesn’t

What is the biggest misconception that people have about yoga teachers?

Leave your ego by the door

Poor Etiquette

It isn’t just about the movement, its the mindfulness

Being too serious

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 6, 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 optimizing weight loss and maintenance with Melissa Blair, the ins and outs of polyamory with Chantel Lemieux and what your yoga teacher wants to tell you…but doesn’t, with Jelayna Da Silva

We specifically discuss:

Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance:

Why won’t people stick with their weight loss resolution?

Recommendations for weight loss goals

Why is weight management harder than weight loss?

recommendations for long term weight management

Polyamory:

What is polyamory?

What does one get out of polyamory?

What are the problems with polyamory?

Can polyamory evolve into other types of relationships?

Contextualizing polyamory

What Your Yoga Teacher Wants To Tell You…But Doesn’t

What is the biggest misconception that people have about yoga teachers?

Leave your ego by the door

Poor Etiquette

It isn’t just about the movement, its the mindfulness

Being too serious

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 30, 2017 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 reducing your stress over the holidays with Melissa Blair, a device that prevents sports concussions with its inventor Dr. Joseph Fisher, and identifying and achieving your goals in the new year with Rod MacDonald.

We specifically discuss:

Reducing Your Stress Over The Holidays:

Why are people so stressed and anxious over the holidays?

The connection between better sleep and stress relief

How to achieve better sleep

Supplements that might help better sleep

Other ways to de-stress

Preventing Sports Concussions:

What is a concussion?

What is the device Dr. Fischer invented?

What is the science behind the invention?

What other applications for the invention are there?

Identifying and Achieving Goals:

Goals vs. Resolutions

How do you set your goals?

Identifying goals

Why do people fail at achieving their goals and what can they do about it?

Smaller goals

Momentum

Setting yourself up for success