The Tonic Talk Show

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 6th, 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 explore the importance of how you source your protein with Dr. Gordon Chang, discuss fitness hacks with Kathleen Trotter with Kathleen Trotter, having a healthy Thanksgiving with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and what to do when your adult kids return to the empty nest with Lesley Sandler-Griff Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin We specifically discuss: Sources of Protein: What are proteins? What do proteins do? Proteins become simple amino acids proteins from meat, milk, vegetables proteins from meat protein for people with or recovering from illness muscle atrophy during illness Milk protein – lactose Whey proteins vs. milk protein isolates The body requires different types of protein plant based/vegan protein soy protein and photo-estrogen advantages of plant based proteins Fitness Hac

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 29 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 talk about diagnosing and advocating Arthritis, with Janet Yale; meal prep master with Tonic Sex Expert Megan Horsley; how to have that long term care conversation with David Bernstein and sleep hygiene with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND. Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin We specifically discuss: Arthritis and Advocacy What is Arthritis? osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms of arthritis Who can diagnose arthritis The Symptom Checker Who is affected by arthritis? chronic pain self advocacy medical cannabis quality of life Having that Long Term Care Conversation How do you enter into the conversation? The starting point: Where do they want to live? retro-fitting the home Issues around the living will avoiding falling the financial concerns managing expectations health binder

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 22 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 municipal council and developments Mitchell Abrahams and Chris Spoke, mindful parenting with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with kids with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin and the natural treatment of hypothyroidism with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin We specifically discuss: Municipal Council and Developments Court of Appeal Decision to stay proceedings: Reduced city Council for Toronto Is a reduced council better for development? Places To Grow strategy Transit and Toronto development and jobs What could the new council do better? The provincial role in the development approval process LPAT: no ‘de novo’ hearings The current official city plan in Toronto Are there enough mixed use zones in Toronto? Affordable housing Mindful Parenting What is mi

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 15 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 talk about proactively managing the aging process with Dr. Jennifer Pearlman, the importance of a comprehensive sex ed. curriculum with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen, cooking with turmeric with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and the truth about CBD with Tonic Cannabis Expert Rick Gillman. Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin We specifically discuss: Proactively Managing the Aging Process The Joy of Aging Event Tips for taking control of the aging process Quality of Life Health span vs. life span Why do we age? Telomeres Buffering chronic stress Mindfulness, meditation, visualization, tai chi, yoga, mind-body connections Self-care The differences in the way that men and women age Top tips for anti aging Genetic predisposition Neuroplasticity EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR TONIC LISTENERS! The Impor

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 8 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 talk detox with Joel Thuna, the top times for gym newbies with Kathleen Trotter, yoga breathing with Jelayna DaSilva, and preparing for an empty nest with Lesley Sandler-Griff. Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin We specifically discuss: Detox 101 What is a detox? Detox vs. Cleanse Why do you need to detox? How are we exposed to toxins? Chemical synergy The body’s ability to naturally detoxify organs that detoxify: liver, kidneys, colon, skin liver support kidney support colon support kosher products Top Tips for Gym Newbies We’re all newbies at some point? Finding your fit: “do you” Learning a mindset to work out circuits sets, reps keeping a journal THE SOUL SEGMENT: Love Life Yoga Breathing The day to day practice of mindfulness Breath work Breathing techniques Methods to re

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 1st, 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 explore Fall immune issues with Dr. Gordon Chang, discuss restaurant etiquette do’s and don’ts with Vito Marinuzzi, how changing your lifestyle might prevent dementia with Dr. Nicole Anderson and acupuncture for pain relief with Ted Snider Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND We specifically discuss: Fall Immunity Issues: The Immune System cancer cells and the immune system white blood cells, passive immunity natural remedies to boosting immunity priming the white blood cells antibodies vaccinations athletes and heavy training Restaurant Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts: the restaurant is the “show” communication reservations: no/shows, lateness, cancellation fees ordering menu reading altering dishes bad behaviour Changing Your Lifestyle to Preve

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 25th, 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 natural treatment of inflammation and joint health with Tawnya Ritco; building a “kindful” nation with Bhante Saranapala “The Urban Buddhist Monk”, hydration with Tonic Holistic Nutritionist Megan Horsley and returning to your passion with street artist Mr. Hydde. Also….The Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND We specifically discuss: The Natural Treatment of Inflammation and Joint Health: What is inflammation? Inflammation and pain Response to injury stress and inflammation diet and inflammation turmeric, celery supplementation hydration pain and mental health diaphragmatic breathing Building a “Kindful” Nation: What does it mean to be “kindful”? mindfulness kindness being kind to yourself do no harm to yourself or others shifting attenti

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 18 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 talk liver health with Joel Thuna, cooking seasonal fruit and vegetables with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen, mindfulness and loving your body with Tracey Soghrati, and shifting your health mindset as we transition into Fall with Dr. Jodi Larry ND. Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND We specifically discuss: Liver Health what does the liver do? what happens to the liver as we get older? liver regeneration what ailments can the liver suffer? Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) causes of NAFLD conditions associated with NAFLD who is at risk to develop NAFLD? steps to lower risk to develop NAFLD cutting out alcohol avoiding soft drinks and energy drinks eat right fibre avoiding drugs supplements for liver health: multivitamin, milk thistle, dandelion

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 11 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 bust joint health myths with Dr. Gordon Chang, discuss mindfulness and sex with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen, how to lose weight around your middle with Kathleen Trotter and blood maintenance with Dr. Stuart McLuskey Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND We specifically discuss: Busting Joint Health Myths supplements: glucosamine, B Vitamins, enzymes, collagen, Vitamin C, minerals chondroitin and/or glucosamine joint pain – inflammation herbal anti-inflammatory joint pain and age foods affecting joint pain – night shade, tomatoes excess weight and joint pain exercise exacerbates joint pain ease off if arthritis flares up rain, damp weather – arthritis Sex and Mindfulness multi-tasking vs. living in the moment minds are like wandering puppies

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 4 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 lessons learned in developing apartments with Mitchell Abrahams, the natural treatment of depression with Ted Snider, the best Middle-Eastern recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin and the psychological impact of working in the sex trade with Andrea Werhun Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND We specifically discuss: Lessons Learned in Developing Apartments The approval process of developments Development charges Infrastructure Downloading of costs to the end-user Apartment layout: planning rules are outside-in not inside out Energy efficiency High cost of electricity The market for rental in a “World Class” city The Top Herbs and Supplements to Treat Depression do anti-depressants work? St. John’s Wort Curcamine (Turmeric) Saf

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 28, 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 enhancing your brain power with Tawnya Ritco; the myth of sexual normalcy with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen, Medical Cannabis vs. Opioids with Dr. Hance Clarke, Summer wellness with Dr. Jodi Larry ND and the top healthy pantry staples with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen. Also….The Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND We specifically discuss: Enhancing Your Brain Power: Exercise and Brain Health Emotional Fitness Mental Fitness learning something new Healthy Fats for the Brain Sugar and the Brain Foods for the Brain Supplements for the Brain Lion’s Mane, Curcamine, Magnesium The Myth of Sexual Normalcy: We want to be normal What’s the frequency? Body Image The pressure of the sexual act THE SOUL SEGMENT: Celebrity Reading – Tom Cruise Medical Cannabis vs.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 212018 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 fighting NIMBYism with Mitchell Abrahams and Yes In My Backyard Chris Spoke, the Natural Treatment of Sun Exposure with Megan Horsley, Busting myths about reverse mortgages with Yvonne Ziomecki and the best wine pairings for plant based foods with Chef Ivana Raca Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND We specifically discuss: Healthy City Growth and NIMBYism affordable housing vs. NIMBYism NIMBYism – opposing new development single family neighbourhood stability Places To Grow Act city governance – ward system immigration and growth the provincial role uncertainty with new appeal process Toronto = Manhattan as of right zoning The Natural Treatment of Sun Exposure do we need to avoid the sun at all costs? protecting your skin Why is it importa

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 14 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 Natural Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction with Dr. Gordon Chang, Training your Brain with Mindfulness Expert Tracey Soghrati, the best healthy Summer entertaining recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin and Medical Marijuana and the Aging Population with Tonic Medical Marijuana Expert, Rick Gillman Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin and Pure Beauty with Dr. Kristen Ma ND We specifically discuss: Natural Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction Causes of Sexual Dysfunction Men: micro circulation, fatigue Women: fatigue, brain, stress holistic approach increasing testosterone dealing with stress sleep diabetes – micro-vascular damage – ginko natural products – safety margins vitamins: B vitamins antioxidants adaptogens herbs: valerian, cava cava anti aging: ginseng exercise-

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 7, 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 how to treat flatulence naturally with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; the top tips for exercising outdoors with Kathleen Trotter, what it’s like to defend an accused murderer with Boris Bytensky and the ins and outs of Hot Yoga with Rachelle Wintzen We specifically discuss: Treating Flatulence Naturally: the physiology of flatulence? Its all about the sulphur causes of flatulence conditions leading to flatulence foods that lead to flatulence “Fodmap” Reducing flatulence The Ins and Outs of Exercising Outdoors Why exercise outdoors? cost and accessibility sun protection hydration viability footwear parks cottages- water water safety What Its Like To Defend an Accused Murderer What’s the hardest part of defending a murderer? stress and the process there are no small cases technology

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 30, 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 your gut health with Tawnya Ritco; what your feet can tell you about your health with Chiropodist Katie Blundell, insider restaurant info with restaurateur Vito Marinuzzi and overcoming shyness with author Cynthia Gould We specifically discuss: Gut Health: Why is gut health so important? Gut health and immunity “leaky gut” and IBS Gut and cognitive response Gut and your mood Signs of poor gut health Factors interfering with gut health Antibiotics, toxic loads, stress, hydration prebiotics and probiotics supplements What Your Feet Can Tell You About Your Health: What do Chiropodists do? Chiropodists and Podiatrists Why see a Chiropodist? Bio-mechanics What your feet can tell you about your health Diabetes – sensation loss Circulation issues ingrown toenails hereditary issues sports

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 23 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 reverse mortgages with Yvonne Ziomecki, yoga in strange places with Sari Nisker-Fox and Insurance as an asset with Larry Berdugo We specifically discuss: Reverse Mortgages What is a reverse mortgage CHIP Reverse Mortgage to consolidate debt Why choose to get a reverse mortgage Home values Is a reverse mortgage for everyone? Reverse mortgage vs line of credit Staying in the home in the community Mechanics of a reverse mortgage Protections in place on reverse mortgage Yoga In Strange Places Can you do yoga anywhere? Novelty of taking your practice out of the studio Yoga outdoors Urban Yoga Insurance As An Asset Low Interest Rates on Investments Insurance as an asset Return on Investment Thresholds for the investment 10 year investment How is money invested? Are investment mone

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 16, 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 how to treat atherosclerosis naturally with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; the ins and outs of stretching with Kathleen Trotter and the top five healthy grilling tips with Carolyn Tanner Cohen We specifically discuss: Treating Atherosclerosis Naturally: what is arteriosclerosis? what is atherosclerosis? the work of your arteries high blood pressure the cycle of arterial deterioration causes and symptoms of atherosclerosis prevention of atherosclerosis exercise, avoid smoking, relaxation, eat healthy supplements: fibre, vitamin D, Omega-3 oil, Co-enzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol), Garlic, Vitamin B-12, Green Tea Stretching 101 What does “make sure you stretch” mean? static stretching – holding the pose dynamic stretching – stretching while moving fascia stretching – rollers, balls, stretching

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 16 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 herbal supplements for mobility with Dr. Gordon Chang, mindfulness for helping with anxiety with Tracey Soghrati and Buy It vs. Make It Yourself recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin We specifically discuss: Herbal Supplements for Mobility glucosamine and chondroitin as a building block controlling inflammation – turmeric extract B Vitamins, Minerals supplements over diet for vitamins and minerals anti-oxidants and free radicals variety of anti-oxidants Mindfulness to Help With Anxiety mindfulness practice “paying attention in the present moment with an open mind and curiosity” the body don’t create a story take your ego out of the equation Mark Manson “F… Your Feelings” be aware of your emotions without engaging them become the observer of your experience Buy It vs. Ma

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 2, 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 why there are so few new apartments in Toronto with Mitchell Abrahams, sex work in Canada with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen and the natural treatment of allergies with Dr. Jodi Larry ND. We specifically discuss: Why Are There So Few New Apartments in Toronto: How did we get here? Condominiums as rental stock transit rent controls and legislation urban sprawl interest rates government Sex Work in Canada What is sex work? Who are sex workers? How is the sex trade regulated? “The Nordic Model” “The New Zealand Model” Natural Treatment of Allergies: the connection between food and allergies sugar and inflammation dairy and gluten foods associated with ragweed quercetin

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 26, 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 what it takes to get an apartment building built in Toronto (part 2) with Mitchell Abrahams, body image and weight loss with Claire LeGresley and cooking healthy for one with Carolyn Tanner Cohen. We specifically discuss: How To Get An Apartment Built in Toronto (Part 2): After a building site is approved What’s planned isn’t always built Detailed design (structural, aesthetics, city needs) Marketing and design cost benefit analysis risks in building an apartment Body Image and Weight Loss Body based praise “Have you lost weight?” the problems with compliments bodies change for different reasons How do we do better? Healthy Cooking for One: Is it possible to cook healthy for one? The hardest part: leftovers cooking vs ordering in batch cooking for one pantry staples meal pre