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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

Links:

For Rod MacDonald’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here. 

To learn more about Dr. Joseph Fisher and his inventions go here.

To learn more about Melissa Blair go here.

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

A SPECIAL OFFER! 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 December 23, 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 amenities that are important to modern apartment living with Mitchell Abrahams, reducing your sugar intake over the holidays with Dr. Jodi Larry ND, and how your yoga practice can improve your sex life.

We specifically discuss:

Key Amenities to Modern Apartment Living:

* What is the difference between new stock and old stock apartment buildings?

* What amenities are people looking for in modern apartments?

* What are key lifestyle amenities in modern apartments?

* What are the key environmental amenities in modern apartments?

Reducing Sugar Intake Over the Holidays:

* Why is it important to reduce sugar intake?

* What is cortisol?

* What is sugar?

* What are the best sugar swap ins and swap outs when holiday cooking?

* Tips for holiday consumption to reduce sugar

Yoga and Sex:

* Can Your Yoga Practice Improve your Sex Life?

* Being Present and your mindset

* The physical aspects of yoga improving sex

* The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, stress relief and sex

Links:

For Tracey Soghrati’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here. 

For information on Dr. Jodi Larry go here.

For more information about Show Sponsor, The Benvenuto Group go here.

A SPECIAL OFFER! 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 December 23, 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 amenities that are important to modern apartment living with Mitchell Abrahams, reducing your sugar intake over the holidays with Dr. Jodi Larry ND, and how your yoga practice can improve your sex life.

We specifically discuss:

Key Amenities to Modern Apartment Living:

What is the difference between new stock and old stock apartment buildings?

What amenities are people looking for in modern apartments?

What are key lifestyle amenities in modern apartments?

What are the key environmental amenities in modern apartments?

Reducing Sugar Intake Over the Holidays:

Why is it important to reduce sugar intake?

What is cortisol?

What is sugar?

What are the best sugar swap ins and swap outs when holiday cooking?

Tips for holiday consumption to reduce sugar

Yoga and Sex:

Can Your Yoga Practice Improve your Sex Life?

Being Present and your mindset

The physical aspects of yoga improving sex

The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, stress relief and sex

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 9, 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 how recent allegations of sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and politics effect us all with Tonic Sex Expert, Carlyle Jansen; when it’s okay to not eat organic foods with chef, health and wellness author and podcaster Marni Wasserman; and keeping your fitness up over the holidays with fitness expert Kathleen Trotter.

We specifically discuss:

The Harvey Weinstein Effect:

What do recent allegations of sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and politics say about social norms?

Will the recent allegations change the culture of those industries or society at large?

What are the implications for the average person?

Will there be unintended consequences as a result of the spate of allegations?

When Is It Okay To Not Eat Organic Foods:

Why is it important to eat organic foods?

If you’re on a budget, which products are most important to buy organic?

If you’re on a budget, which products are least important to buy organic?

If you have to choose, should you buy organic or local food products?

What about wild foods?

How To Keep Your Fitness Up Over The Holidays:

Suggestions for people who find it hard to motivate themselves to exercise

Advice for pre and post indulgence workouts

How do you maintain exercise during travel days?

How do you maintain fitness away from home, in limited space?

What fitness equipment is transportable when traveling?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 9, 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 how recent allegations of sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and politics effect us all with Tonic Sex Expert, Carlyle Jansen; when it’s okay to not eat organic foods with chef, health and wellness author and podcaster Marni Wasserman; and keeping your fitness up over the holidays with fitness expert Kathleen Trotter.

We specifically discuss:

The Harvey Weinstein Effect:

What do recent allegations of sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and politics say about social norms?

Will the recent allegations change the culture of those industries or society at large?

What are the implications for the average person?

Will there be unintended consequences as a result of the spate of allegations?

When Is It Okay To Not Eat Organic Foods:

Why is it important to eat organic foods?

If you’re on a budget, which products are most important to buy organic?

If you’re on a budget, which products are least important to buy organic?

If you have to choose, should you buy organic or local food products?

What about wild foods?

How To Keep Your Fitness Up Over The Holidays:

Suggestions for people who find it hard to motivate themselves to exercise

Advice for pre and post indulgence workouts

How do you maintain exercise during travel days?

How do you maintain fitness away from home, in limited space?

What fitness equipment is transportable when traveling?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 9, 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 how lifestyle can help prevent pre-Diabetes and its progression to type 2 Diabetes with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; Finding the right cookbook as a holiday gift for your favourite home chef with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin; and Cannabis myths in a post-truth world with Tonic Medical Marijuana expert Michael Murchison

We specifically discuss:

Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes:

What is pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes?

What are the risk factors for developing pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes?

What are the lifestyle changes that help prevent pre-Diabetes?

What dietary changes can help prevent pre-Diabetes?

What supplements can help prevent pre-Diabetes?

Soluble Fiber and Milk Thistle Extract Capsules

The Best Cookbook Gifts for the Holidays:

What new cookbook spoke to Naomi the most?

What cookbook should you buy for the baker?

What cookbook should you buy for the food nerd?

What cookbook is right for Millennials?

Cannabis Myths:

What do we know about Cannabis and why don’t we know more?

What are the health benefits of medical marijuana?

What are the health risks of medical marijuana?

What are the strains of marijuana and how can they affect you differently?

The myths of the Indica and Sativa strains

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 9, 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 how lifestyle can help prevent pre-Diabetes and its progression to type 2 Diabetes with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; Finding the right cookbook as a holiday gift for your favourite home chef with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin; and Cannabis myths in a post-truth world with Tonic Medical Marijuana expert Michael Murchison

 

We specifically discuss:

Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes:

* What is pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes?

* What are the risk factors for developing pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes?

* What are the lifestyle changes that help prevent pre-Diabetes?

* What dietary changes can help prevent pre-Diabetes?

* What supplements can help prevent pre-Diabetes?

* Soluble Fiber and Milk Thistle Extract Capsules

The Best Cookbook Gifts for the Holidays:

* What new cookbook spoke to Naomi the most?

* What cookbook should you buy for the baker?

* What cookbook should you buy for the food nerd?

* What cookbook is right for Millennials?

Cannabis Myths:

* What do we know about Cannabis and why don’t we know more?

* What are the health benefits of medical marijuana?

* What are the health risks of medical marijuana?

* What are the strains of marijuana and how can they affect you differently?

* The myths of the Indica and Sativa strains

Links:

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

For Naomi’s article on Cookbook Gifts in Tonic Magazine go here.

For Michael’s article on Cannabis Myths in Tonic Magazine 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 December 2, 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 choosing the best protein with Strength and Nutrition Expert Melissa Blair; the truths and myths of Crossfit training with Crossfit Trainer Dr. Sheldon Levy and why you should move away from dieting towards mindful eating with Holistic Nutritionist Claire LeGresley.

We specifically discuss:

Choosing a Vegan Protein Powder:

How do you select a protein powder that’s right for you?

Whey based vs. vegetable based protein powder

Bio-availability of the protein

What are the factors that go into absorption of protein?

Digestive enzymes: what should you look for?

What are the benefits of Chaga mushrooms?

What is an “adaptogen”?

Why would you choose vegan protein over whey based protein?

Crossfit Training Truths and myths:

Do you need to be super fit to do Crossfit?

What is involved in a typical Crossfit class?

Does Crossfit require a huge time commitment?

Does Crossfit lead to injury?

Do all people who do Crossfit become fanatics?

Are Crossfit gyms sweaty garages?

Moving Away From Dieting Towards Mindful Eating:

How do you define dieting?

What is the most common reason for people to fail or give up on their diet?

Instead of dieting, what should people be doing?

Focus on well-being not weight.

How do you sustain wellness?

Why is dieting destructive?

Tips for mindful eating

Welcome to this episode of THE TONIC, terrestrially broadcast on December 2, 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 choosing the best protein with Strength and Nutrition Expert Melissa Blair; the truths and myths of Crossfit training with Crossfit Trainer Dr. Sheldon Levy and why you should move away from dieting towards mindful eating with Holistic Nutritionist Claire LeGresley.

We specifically discuss:

Choosing a Vegan Protein Powder:

* How do you select a protein powder that’s right for you?

* Whey based vs. vegetable based protein powder

* Bio-availability of the protein

* What are the factors that go into absorption of protein?

* Digestive enzymes: what should you look for?

* What are the benefits of Chaga mushrooms?

* What is an “adaptogen”?

* Why would you choose vegan protein over whey based protein?

Crossfit Training Truths and myths:

* Do you need to be super fit to do Crossfit?

* What is involved in a typical Crossfit class?

* Does Crossfit require a huge time commitment?

* Does Crossfit lead to injury?

* Do all people who do Crossfit become fanatics?

* Are Crossfit gyms sweaty garages?

Moving Away From Dieting Towards Mindful Eating:

* How do you define dieting?

* What is the most common reason for people to fail or give up on their diet?

* Instead of dieting, what should people be doing?

* Focus on well-being not weight.

* How do you sustain wellness?

* Why is dieting destructive?

* Tips for mindful eating

Links:

For Claire’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here.

To learn more about Melissa Blair go here.

To learn more about Crossfit and in particular CrossfitYKV 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 November 25, 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 benefits of living in an apartment vs. a condominium with Real Estate Expert Mitchell Abrahams; coming into a yoga practice later in life with Yogi Jodi Fischtein and when is it time to consider living in a long term care facility with Dr. Michael Soboloff.

We specifically discuss:

Apartments vs. Condominiums:

Why is it important that there is new apartment stock?

Who would benefit from living in an apartment?

What amenities do people need in an apartment?

What are the differences between apartments and condos?

Why aren’t more apartment buildings being built and what needs to change?

What issues are important for those people who want to rent?

How are apartment buildings built differently from condominiums?

Coming To A Yoga Practice Later in Life:

What can you expect from yoga if you’ve never practiced?

How do you find the right yoga studio?

How fit do you need to be to practice yoga?

What can you get from yoga if you’re not into the lifestyle?

How does yoga fit in with your life if you’re older?

When is it Time To Consider Living In a Long Term Care Facility:

What’s the difference between an assisted living facility and long term care facility?

When is it time to consider a long term care facility?

How can family members assist in choosing a long term care facility?

What are the considerations in choosing a long term care facility?