The Tonic Talk Show

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 7 and 8, 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 approach to dealing with holiday overindulgence with Dr. Gordon Chang, battling loneliness by learning to live in the present moment with Bob Douglas, natural skin care with Emily Lipinski ND, and how to eat out in Toronto for under $100 a couple. We specifically discuss: Holiday Overindulgence How do people typically overindulge during the Holiday season? Preventative lifestyle choices: mindfulness, sleep, relaxation, exercise Herbal remedies for stress Boosting the immune system Natural remedies to prevent overeating Natural treatment of hangover Loneliness vs. Living In the Present Moment Modern society and loneliness Communication vs. connection We don't know ourselves Anxiety prevents our grounding Fixating on the past or worrying about the future The Sch

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 30 and December 1, 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 why it's so difficult to discuss medical cannabis meaningfully with Dr. Jonathan Simone, healthy holiday party planning with Stacey Evans, how to eat nutritiously on a budget with Shauna Lindzon and stomach cancer awareness with Teresa Tiano We specifically discuss: Discussing Medical Cannabis What are the challenges of speaking about medical cannabis? The stigma of cannabis The previous illegality of cannabis Prohibition of clinical studies The research of medical cannabis Cannabis Use Disorder My Cannabis Evidence Portal Educating physicians about medical cannabis How does cannabis affect the body? Cannabinoids Where is the research into cannabis going? Healthy Holiday Party Planning Why would you hire a party planner for a smaller event? What makes an event m

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 23 and 24, 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 humanizing health care in the digital age with George Barakat, why strong muscles lead to strong bones with Dr. Stacy Irvine, holistic holiday gifts for the health conscious with Megan Horsely, and sensation junkies chasing their "yoga feels" with Jelayna DaSilva. We specifically discuss: Humanizing Health Care Aging gracefully: "Live Your Best Life" What are the problems with our current health care system? Retail health as a solution to "Hallway Medicine" Digital health strategy as a Canadian export strength What do patients want from their health care system? Visibility and clarity into health records Usage of "wearables" and digital records How will digital health tools be used going forward? Telemedicine Personalizing health care Strong Muscles = Strong Bones Bone

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 16 and 17, 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 amazing healing benefits of Rhodiola Rosea with Dr. Elie Klein ND, reconciling dignity vs. safety while aging with David Bernstein, breaking the cycle of pain with Rucsandra Mitrea and cooking with salt with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen We specifically discuss: Rhodiola Rosea What is Rhodiola Rosea? How is Rhodiola Rosea cultivated and harvested? How was Rhodiola Rosea injested traditionally and currently? What was Rhodiola Rosea traditionally used for? Chronic stress Chronic pain Energy and libido Digestive ailments Mood, anxiety, mental acuity Contraindications Sample packs: solutions@nantonnutra.com Reconciling Dignity vs. Safety Safety vs. Autonomy Dignity, Identity and Independence Compromised dignity and aging Breaking The Cycle of Pain What is the cycle of pain? The

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 9 and 10, 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 management of stress and sleep over the holidays with Dr. Gordon Chang, detoxing your home with Emily Lipinski ND, holiday books for your home cook with Naomi Bussin and Mindful Conflict Resolution with Tracey Soghrati We specifically discuss: Stress and Sleep Getting to sleep and staying asleep Sleep and central nervous system Shallow sleep and quality of sleep Herbal remedies to get to sleep Quieting the mind and brain functions during the night Exercise Stress and falling asleep Herbal remedies to help with stress B Vitamins Vitamin D Detoxing Your Home Cleaning products Anti-Bacterial Cleaners Air Fresheners Drain Cleaners Non-Toxic solutions Essential oils 7% Vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide Holiday Books for The Home Cook Celebrity cookbooks Jamie Oliver Ultimate Ve

The Healing Power of Chaga What is Chaga? How do you harvest Chaga? How was Chaga used historically? What form is Chaga sold? Why do people use Chaga? Chaga and the immune system Chaga as an antioxidant Chaga: cholesterol and blood pressure Chaga and inflammation Chaga and blood sugar levels How do you find and buy a good Chaga product? Mindful Eating Eating together as a family Eating mindfully The relationship with food How can you be mindful about food? The satiety scale The brain-stomach connection: 20 minutes Rating your food Drifting The 80/20 concept Why Do You Need A Coach? Why would people come to a coach? Coaches vs. friends/family How do you know if you'd benefit from hiring a coach? Knowing the steps that need to be taken for success Accountability Celebration and appreciation of achievement Considerations when hiring a coach How long does it take to know if there's chemistry with your coach? What do you look for in a client? Strategies for Couples Conflict Resolution Notice what you want in y

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 26 and 27, 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 medical cannabis as a treatment for mental illnesses with Dr. Mandeep Singh, mental training for healing your body with Rucsandra Mitrea, three great overlooked grains with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and Mindful Communications with Tracey Soghrati We specifically discuss: Medical Cannabis and Mental Health A holistic approach to treating mental health issues How does medical cannabis fit in with a holistic approach? Doctors' reluctance to prescribe medical cannabis Treating anxiety Treating insomnia Treating depression ADHD PTSD Addiction risk to medical cannabis Side affects of medical cannabis Contraindications to using medical cannabis Mental Training for Healing Your Body Why dealing with pain is like training for the Olympics The desire to heal is the driving force The be

This week we discuss current research on medical cannabis for seniors with Philippe Lucas, cookbooks celebrating the foods of the Mediterranean with Naomi Bussin, that great sex isn't just about having an orgasm with Carlyle Jansen and how to set up a home gym on a budget with Kathleen Trotter.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 12 and 13, 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 Mental Illness Awareness Week with Onika Dainty, the newest trends in healthy food from the recent CHFA with Megan Horsley, the basics of eye care with Dr. Raj Rathee and how to achieve goals like a successful person with Rod MacDonald. We specifically discuss: Mental Illness Awareness Week Onika Dainty Bi-Polar Affective Disorder 1 Cannabis Acknowledging that you may need help Understanding what mental illness is Dealing with mental illness alone How did Onika turn things around? Faces of Mental Illness Best advice for people who are struggling with mental illness Best advice for family and friends of someone struggling with mental illness The Dainty Dysh Podcast What can we do as a society? New Healthy Food Trends CHFA Keto diet and ketone powder products Grain replac

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 5 and 6, 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 specific herbal remedies that help with various common conditions with Joel Thuna, what homelessness looks like in Toronto and what we can do about it with Teresa Vasilopoulos, the ins and outs of blood sugar control with Shauna Lindzon and why we should care about flexibility and mobility with Stacey Irvine. We specifically discuss: Herbal Remedies for Common Conditions The foundation of good health Cold and Flu Boosting Immunity Indigestion Constipation Getting a Good Night Sleep Stress and Anxiety Mood Virility Homelessness in Toronto WoodGreen The face of poverty in Toronto "Less Homeless" Awareness Campaign What are the poverty statistics? What can listeners do? #lesshomeless Where do donations go? Beyond awareness World Homeless Day - October 10 The Ins and Outs

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 28 and September 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 the natural treatment of pain and inflammation with Dr. Gordon Chang, Fall food swaps for more energy with Megan Horsely, burning questions about Burning Man with Mat Rosenblatt and the hottest restaurant trends in Toronto with Vito Marinuzzi We specifically discuss: The Natural Treatment of Joint Pain and Inflammation Acute Inflammation Swelling Sub-clinical and Chronic Inflammation How do you keep inflammation in check? Antioxidants Anti-Inflammatories Curcumin Fall Food Swaps for More Energy Sugar and salt cravings Cortisol spikes Swapping out refined sugar Swap in whole foods and unrefined sugar Energy balls Swapping out salty snacks Kale chips, root vegetable chips etc. Swapping out the caffeine Burning Questions About Burning Man What is Burning Man? W

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 21 and September 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 health benefits of eggs with Tonya Haverkamp, why your workout might be all wrong with Rucsandra Mitrea, which devices and tools are essential to your kitchen with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and how we talk about death with David Bernstein We specifically discuss: The Health Benefits of Eggs What are the health benefits of eggs? The process of egg growing Shakshuka and other Recipes for eggs The Egg and Tabasco contest What is the difference between white and brown eggs? Nest, free run and free range eggs Organic eggs Tips for buying eggs Why Your Workout Might Be All Wrong The interconnections of our joints injuries and misalignment stretching and functionality space for joint movement focus on how our body performs the exercise correct breathing building awar

Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we discuss the holistic approach to treating inflammation with Jason Watkin, the foods you should eat for a better night sleep with Shauna Lindzon, whether our water should be fluoridated with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and the benefits of yoga for athletes with Liz Doyle Harmer We specifically discuss: The Holistic Treatment of Inflammation Inflammation underpinning many conditions Psychological stress Rest + sleep Breath work Parasympathetic state Supplements for inflammation Curcumin What precedes inflammation? The connection between stress and inflammation The Foods That Will Help You Sleep Foods that calm you and help you sleep Folic Acid, B Vitamins, Calcium Tryptophan and melatonin Avoid heavy meals Alcohol Caffeine Magnesium Should Our Water Be Fluoridated? What is fluoride? Do we get fluoride in our diet? Foods that contain fluoride How is fluoride beneficial? Why would you take fluoride out of w

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 7 and September 8, 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 important role that your liver plays in your overall health with Dr. Gordon Chang, cognitive bias and mindfulness with Tracey Soghrati, building block cookbooks with Naomi Bussin and why its okay to plan your date nights with Carlyle Jansen We specifically discuss: The Role of Liver In Your Health What is the role of your liver? Detoxification Creation of cholesterol Regulation of blood sugar What impacts the health of your liver day to day? Herbal remedies that help the liver regenerate What happens to our liver if we're not careful? Cognitive Bias Cognitive distortions vs. cognitive bias How our brains have adapted - fight or flight The Halo Effect Egocentrism Sociocentrism Confirmation Bias Building Block Cookbooks Different ways of learning how to cook

Is The Keto Diet Right For You? What is the Keto diet/lifestyle? How does the Keto diet/lifestyle work? What is nutritional ketosis/the ketogenic state? What are the health benefits of the Keto diet/lifestyle? Anti-aging Anti-Inflammation, Anti-Free Radicals Neurological benefits Accelerated weight loss Maintain muscle mass The Adaptation Stage The Keto Flu The Maintenance Stage The Hidden Opioid Crisis The purpose and intent of the 2017 Canadian Opioid Guidelines Current risks to high dose opioid users Reduced access to opioids via prescription Denial of health care How is the government dealing with the cohort of high dose opioid users? Multi-disciplinary pain care What is the solution? Pain and addiction services into the family practice setting Transitioning Into Your Fall Fitness Routine When is the best time to think about your fitness routine? The routine is key Thinking about your fitness routine Enjoyment is crucial to success Weight training allows you to do other activities Be realistic about yo

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 24 and 25, 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 stress with Joel Thuna, why the intention behind your workout matters with Rucsandra Mitrea, Digital Health for Seniors with Michael Green and Zayna Khayat and Advance Care Planning with Chad Hammond We specifically discuss: The Natural Treatment of Stress Who suffers from stress? Is all stress bad? Stress equilibrium Dealing with stress in the moment Adaptogens - Ginseng Vitamin B for a balanced diet Essential Oils A Healthy Diet Sleep and Regular Exercise Avoiding alcohol, smoking, vaping and other toxins The Intention Behind Your Workout What mistakes do people make to derail their workouts? Body awareness Punishment workouts Why do we (should we) work out? Why is it important to be focused in our workout? Preserving the wellness in our bodies

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on Aug17, 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 chat about psychedelics for wellness and end of life with Dr. Sanjeev Goel, hosting a holistic barbecue with Megan Horsley RHN, mortality with David Bernstein and No Cook Dinners with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen We specifically discuss: Psychedelics for wellness and end of life What are psychedelics? How do psychedelics act on our bodies? How were psychedelics historically used? Three categories of psychedelics How are psychedelics used today? The "God Particle" Is there a permanent shift after taking psychedelics? Are the psychedelics psychologically addictive? The "Bad Trip" The efficacy of psychedelics for wellness End of Life/Palliative Care Safety and Legal Considerations Hosting a Holistic Barbecue: Satisfying specific diets Beyond Meat vs. Home Made Plant Based Foods Tempeh Skewers Satisfyi

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on Aug10, 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 chat about joint health for cats and dogs with Dr. Gordon Chang, how to make amazing salads with Naomi Bussin, mindfulness and cognitive distortions with Tracey Soghrati and health washing in the marketing of foods with Shauna Lindzon We specifically discuss: Joint Health for Dogs and Cats: Do Dogs and Cats have the same health issues as humans? Dosage for pets Arthritis, joint pain, inflammation Supplements for pet health Are people looking for natural remedies for their pets? Is CBD appropriate for pets? What type of Glucosamine is appropriate for pets? Supplementing for pets as a preventative measure Healthy lifestyle for pets How To Be A "Salad Whisperer": What is a "Salad Whisperer"? What makes a great salad? Acid, salt, crunch and variety Tomato Salad - Six Seasons Brussels Sprouts Sa

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 3 and 4, 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 truths and myths of herbal remedies with Joel Thuna, male sexual dysfunction with Carlyle Jansen, what you should know before going into surgery with Patrick Nellis and food safety in restaurants with Vito Marinuzzi We specifically discuss: The Truths and Myths of Herbal Remedies Are herbal remedies drugs? Advantages of herbal remedies How does the government perceive herbal remedies? Are herbal remedies safe/Can you overdose on them? Is there scientific proof of herbal remedies? Are there side effects to herbal remedies? St.John's Wort Aloe Vera Ginseng How do you find the best possible herbal remedies? Male Sexual Dysfunction Sometimes men are not in the mood Gender roles The reasons for men's lack of desire Men are expected to "Man Up" Do men want to be desired? What

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 27, 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 chat about social entrepreneurship with Justin Siklis, training your thought patterns with Kathleen Trotter, Yoga for all Ages with Rishma Malik and daily practices that promote happiness and fulfillment with TingTing Jiang We specifically discuss: Social Entrepreneurship: The Red Door Family Shelter The Red Door Menu The mechanics of corporate giving The co-branding aspect of corporate giving Advice to others thinking of social entrepreneurship Training Your Thought Patterns: Mind vs. Brain The "jock's version of mindfulness" Cue, behaviour and response The opportunity for change in the cue Embrace the pause Hebb's law Dopamine cognitive distortion - recency bias outsmarting our minds being aware of our habits Yoga for All Ages: Is yoga for all ages? What can kids get from yoga? What ha