The Tonic Talk Show

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 25 and 26, 2020 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 bolstering your immunity with Joel Thuna, how to safely bring groceries into the home with Shauna Lindzon, the state of home care during Covid-19 with David Bernstein and personal training and fitness while social distancing with Ali Lubin

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 18 and 19 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'll discuss how your immunity system works with Dr. Gordon Chang, maintaining relationships during social isolation with Carlyle Jansen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 11 and 12, 2020 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 to avoid viral and bacterial infections with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, how to "MacGyver" a home gym with Dr. Stacy Irvine, how to create a "Dine Out" experience at home with Carolyn Tanner Cohen and creating and maintaining social connections with Jodi Fischtein

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 4 and 5, 2020 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 a personal journey to heart health with Wayne Elliot, mindfulness amidst panic with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with beans with Naomi Bussin and the natural treatment of arthritis with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND We specifically discuss: A Personal Journey to Heart Health Wayne's story Natural health? Jim Strauss' philosophies What do Statin drugs do? Blood flow Supplements Mindfulness Amidst Panic What happens when we panic? Daily practice to deal with social distancing Acceptance and lower resistance to "what ifs" Coping mechanisms and triggers Shifting perspective RAIN: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture Self-compassion Cooking With Beans Why are we talking about cooking with beans? Why is everyone else talking about beans? Beans as a meat alternative or supplement Heirloom b

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 28 and 29, 2020 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 immune system function and support with Ian Clark, Virtual Care and the Myths of Digital Health with Michael Green and Dr. Ramana Appireddy, meatless Mondays with Carolyn Tanner Cohen and how Allicin can help fight off viral and bacterial infections with Dr. Peter Josling We specifically discuss: Immune System Function and Support How do we avoid getting sick? Sympathetic and Parasympathetic systems What suppresses the immune system? Iodine and Magnesium Keeping mentally strong Pandemonium is internal Virtual Care and the Myths of Digital Health What is virtual care? What are the benefits of virtual care for Canadians? Can virtual care help prevent the spread of Covid-19 Mental health and self-isolating Avoiding unnecessary journeys The difficulties of virtual care Misconc

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 21 and 22, 2020 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 natural treatment menopause with Joel Thuna, expressing sexual desire with Carlyle Jansen, immunity boosting with Megan Horsley and healthy travel tips with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND We specifically discuss: The Natural Treatment of Menopause Declining estrogen Vaginal Atrophy Symptoms of Vaginal Atrophy Avoiding smoke Sexual activity Avoiding scents Physical exercise Cotton clothing Can you get estrogen through your diet? Probiotics Lubrication What is "Brain Fog"? Brain exercises, sleep, de-stressing Communicating Sexual Desire The blueprint model for sexual communication The types of people "Energetic people" "Sensual people" "Sexual people" "Kinky people" "Shape-shifters" Sexual states - a cycle What problems can occur? Boosting Immunity Why is boosting immunity so i

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 14 and 15, 2020 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 bone and joint health with Dr. Gordon Chang, whether mindfulness can save the world with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with an instant pot with Naomi Bussin and getting ready to exercise outdoors with Stacy Irvine. We specifically discuss: Bone and Joint Health Osteoporosis Weight bearing exercise Calcium and Vitamin D Controlling the breakdown of the bone Minerals and nutrients The Keto diet Calcium levels in your blood Testing for bone density Vitamin B complex Anti-Oxidants Trace minerals Can Mindfulness Save the World? Mindful people making thoughtful choices What is mindfulness? Are people overwhelmed? Practice open awareness Over-consumption Mindful eating Vegetarianism and climate change Energy use and transportation Cooking With and Instant Pot What is an Instant Pot?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 7 and 8, 2020 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 women's health issues with Andrea Donsky RHN, interior designing for seniors with Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello, drinking your calories with Shauna Lindzon, and how the "Right Effort" can help you attain your health goals with Kathleen Trotter We specifically discuss: Women's Health Issues Women's heart health Presentations of heart disease in women Diminishing risk of heart disease in women Fitness: mental health, bone density, muscle mass Maintaining muscle mass Getting enough protein Beef bone broth and collagen Bone broth capsules or powders Interior Design for Seniors Maneuverability Aging in place Independence in the home The front door Organizing - for height, weight, etc. Condominiums - entries, washroom size Comfort Drinking Your Calories Alcohols Flavourin

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 29 and March 1, 2020 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 role of digital technology in dealing with a public health crisis with George Barakat, how personal responsibility leads to well being with Rucsandra Mitrea, solo pleasure when you're in a relationship with Carlyle Jansen, and dealing with gut inflammation with Nadia Rizzo ND We specifically discuss: Digital Technology and a Public Health Crisis Technology impacting public health Information gathering and dissemination Takeaway points from SARS Treatment in remote areas - isolating and quarantining Conveying and sharing information First Responders Artificial Intelligence Blockchain Omnichannel Personal Responsibility and The Path to Well-being Giving away personal responsibility Interviewing your practitioners What does giving away your power look like? How d

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 22 and 23, 2020 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 Prostate Health with Dr. Gordon Chang, building the perfect board with Carolyn Tanner Cohen, new running shoe technology with Stacy Irvine and the natural treatment of acid reflux and indigestion with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND We specifically discuss: Prostate Health Prostate enlargement Is there a connection between prostate health and testosterone? What is the result of an enlarged prostate? What is the purpose of the prostate? Does chronic inflammation cause prostate enlargement? Supplements to help the bladder empty Anti-oxidants Water consumption Is an enlarged prostate connected to prostate cancer? Building the Perfect Food Board Why use a food board? The formula for a successful food board A breakfast board A dessert board A dinner board A charcuterie board New Runn

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 15 and 16, 2020 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 what toxicities and deficiencies shorten our life and how we attain sufficiency, with Ian Clark, how we self-sabotage our health with Kathleen Trotter, cooking foods for the people we love with Naomi Bussin and the fear of death and the meaning of life with David Bernstein. We specifically discuss: Deficiencies, Toxicities and Attaining Sufficiency What are the most common dietary deficiencies? Iodine Magnesium Selenium Zinc Blood tests Toxicities- heavy metals and mold Aging and the drying out process Quality of Life Self-Sabotage of Your Health What is self-sabotage The snowball or mustard effect 80/20 Don't overcompensate for your mistakes "I deserve" "I'm too busy" dopamine square peg, round hole circle of influence Cooking Food For People We Love Cooking as a demo

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 8 and 9, 2019 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 menopause and the natural treatment of hot flashes with Joel Thuna, decluttering for downsizing or aging in place with Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello, aphrodisiac foods and scents with Megan Horsley and kicking unwanted habits with Michael Cassell We specifically discuss: Menopause and The Natural Treatment of Hot Flashes What is menopause? What are the symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause? The biological reason for menopause What is peri-menopause? Minimizing the symptoms of menopause What are hot flashes? Common triggers of hot flashes Dealing with hot flashes Supplements: Sage, EPA and Black Cohosh Decluttering for Downsizing or Aging in Place Why do people live in clutter? How do you start to de-clutter? Cleaning out the pantry The logistics of de-clutterin

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 1 and 2, 2020 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 3 greatest risk factors to heart disease with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, milk vs. dairy free alternatives with Shauna Lindzon, mindfulness and technology with Tracey Soghrati and how yoga can help you attain your goals with Sari Nisker-Fox We specifically discuss: The 3 Greatest Risk Factors to Heart Disease What is Metabolic Syndrome? Hereditary and lifestyle factors Waist circumference The nature of the health risks Reasonable expectations for affecting change Lifestyle strategies to avoid diabetes The Mediterranean Diet Supplements Focus on cholesterol Blood pressure Milk vs. Dairy Free Alternatives Why dairy? Why dairy free alternative? What nutrients do you get from dairy? Dairy free alternatives The benefits and drawbacks of making your own dairy free alternative

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 25 and 26, 2020 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 to attain and maintain "Stage 0.37 Health" with Ian Clark, 5 things that are essential to help changing your body with Rucsandra Mitrea, the emotional and physical challenges to downsizing your home with Leanne Masellis and the importance of face to face connection with Pete Bombaci We specifically discuss: Attaining "Stage 0.37 Health" What is "Stage 0.37 Health"? Essential needs: Iodine, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc How do you know what stage your health is in? Is it ever too late to fix things? What can we do to get to 0.37 health? 5 Essential Things That Can Help You Change Your Body What do we mean by "changing your body"? Understanding your starting point Self-awareness Defining your precise goal Developing a step by step plan Support Accountability The Emotional

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 18 and 19, 2019 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 chicken soup with Joel Thuna, preparing to take group exercise classes so that you avoid injury with Mario Causevic, why resolutions to lose weight don't work with Camille Llosa and Kira Barry and fun new ways to meet your fitness goals with Kathleen Trotter. We specifically discuss: The Health Benefits of Chicken Soup The history of chicken soup What Can Chicken soup be used for? Cold and Flu symptoms How does chicken soup work? The role of fat in chicken soup Anti-Inflammatory The nutritional value of chicken soup The spiritual and emotional value of chicken soup supplementing chicken soup - ginger, Chaga, elderberry and oregano Multivitamin, Zinc and Vitamin C Joel's chicken soup recipe Preparing Before Taking Group Exercise Classes What should

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 11 and 12, 2020 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 natural treatment of Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, what is your conflict style with Carlyle Jansen, how to work with a holistic nutritionist with Megan Horsley and living with Dravet Syndrome with Celestine Caravaggio We specifically discuss: The Natural Treatment of Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia Concern that so many people have prescriptions for mental health issues Over-prescription and Informed consent Problems with prescription medicines Comorbidity of mental health issues Lifestyle strategies - Mediterranean diet and exercise Supplements and drug interactions High EPA Fish Oil, Vitamin D, Vitamin B complex and Melatonin Understanding Your Own Conflict Style Why is it relevant to understand your conflict style? What is a confl

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 4 and 5, 2020 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 detoxing after holiday overindulgence with Dr. Gordon Chang, the health benefits of Oil of Oregano with Roger Baird, cooking with fruit in Winter with Naomi Bussin and how mindfulness can help you make changes or evolve with Tracey Soghrati We specifically discuss: Post-Holiday Detox What does it mean to detox? Why should you detox? The body's pathways for detoxification The liver's role in detoxification The process of detoxification - toxins created by the body Is there value in cleansing? Exercise as detox Milk Thistle and other herbs for liver health The results of detoxing Fiber The Health Benefits of Oil of Oregano Wild Oil of Oregano What are the chemical compounds found in Oil of Oregano that are beneficial? Antioxidant - Immune system Antibacterial, Antiviral Anti

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 28 and 29, 2019 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 an integrative approach to treating mental health issues with Dr. Mandeep Singh and Dr. Natalie Mulligan ND, how to kick your emotional eating habit with Megan Horsley, how healing your life can help heal your body with Rucsandra Mitrea and why we feel shame and what we can do about it with Carlyle Jansen We specifically discuss: The Integrative Approach To Treating Mental Health Issues What sorts of mental health issues are treated with an integrative approach? What is an integrative approach to mental health? Why is the mind/body connection so important? What are the benefits of an integrative approach to mental health? What mental illnesses respond best to an integrative approach? How does the treatment process start? Which modalities are getting better results for p

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 21 and 22, 2019 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 group guided travel tours with George Levesque, creating a legacy with David Bernstein, eating healthy when you don't like to cook with Shauna Lindzon and the best ways to practice mindfulness over the holidays with Tracey Soghrati. We specifically discuss: The Benefits of Guided Tours What are guided tours? What are the benefits of guided tours? The educational elements of tours Traveling via group tour vs. traveling on your own How does group travel save time? Are group tours too programmed? Do group tours allow for inter-generational travel? What does a typical day on a group tour look like? How much customization is available on a group tour? What kinds of health and wellness options are available on tour? What should you look for in a tour operator?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 14 and 15, 2019 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 natural treatment of hangovers with Joel Thuna, home holiday entertaining tips with Naomi Bussin, managing osteoporosis and osteoarthritis through exercise with Kathleen Trotter and the best oils to cook with with Carolyn Tanner Cohen We specifically discuss: The Natural Treatment of Hangovers What is a hangover and what are the symptoms? Hangover prevention Common hangover myths: mixing drinks, ingesting fat Alcohol is a diuretic - drink water Hangovers are associated with low blood sugar Lifestyle approaches to hangovers - exercise Herbal remedies - inflammation and liver support Activated charcoal - fact and myth Upset Stomach Mental Fog Sleep Home Holiday Entertaining Tips Why is entertaining so stressful? Having people over vs. entertaining Myers Briggs entert