The Tonic Talk Show

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 19 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 stress relief with Dr. Gordon Chang, ethical pornography with Carlyle Jansen and Long Term Care Benefits with Larry Berdugo We specifically discuss: Herbal Supplements for Stress Relief how does stress impact the body symptoms and physical aspects of stress controlling cortisol levels central nervous system and hormonal health herbal remedies adaptogens energy vs. stimulants the immune system Ethical Pornography sociological perspective why pay for pornography? “Fair Trade” pornography is pornography empowering? self-definition in pornography non-mainstream pornography Long Term Care Benefits long term care need not illness or condition cognitive loss what does the coverage look like why are the benefits needed underwriting and threshold for a claim preexisti

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 12, 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 heart health with Tawnya Ritco; the best Mother’s Day Brunch recipes with Tonic Cookbook reviewer Naomi Bussin and training to run rather than running to train with Kathleen Trotter. We specifically discuss: Heart Health: Why aren’t people addressing their heart health seriously Risk factors When should we be proactive? good fats and bad fats stress warning signs of heart attack warning signs for women “Just A Little Heart Attack“ supplements Mothers’ Day Brunch ‘Breakfasty’ Brunch Stephanie Izard’s Pancakes Gather and Graze meat or vegetarian dish Huckleberry’s Croque Monsieur Huckleberry Cured Fish recipes Kachka Training to Run vs. Running to Train: run or don’t run running as a sole source of fitness preparing for high impact exercise multi-joint body function exercise

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 5, 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 headaches naturally with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; how yoga is a medium for change with Jodi Fischtein and the pros and cons of cleansing with Charlene Day We specifically discuss: Treating Athlete’s Foot Naturally: what are Primary Headaches? stress, migraine or cluster headaches causes of primary headaches what are Secondary Headaches? natural remedies and Primary Headaches essential oils herbs and supplements for headache prevention lifestyle prevention of headaches calming treatment for existing headaches Yoga as a Medium for Change: self-inquiry: seeking dimensions in yourself jettison previous behaviour interconnections listening changes through mindfulness compassion The Pros and Cons of Cleansing: what is a cleanse? what does a cleanse do? Spring cleanse ar

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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 the health benefits of magnesium with Tawnya Ritco; dancing for your fitness with Anjelica Scannura and the difficulties of making changes to your nutrition with Claire Le Gresley. We specifically discuss: Mighty Magnesium: How do you know if you have a magnesium deficiency? anxiety, migraines, twitches, confusion etc. 40% of us are magnesium deficiency heart health calcium depletion brain function regulating mood and sleep can we get magnesium from food intake supplementation forms available in the marketplace Dancing for your Fitness: health benefits of dance coordination dance for all ages Changing Your Nutrition Habits How do you know if your basic nutritional needs are being met? food as a reward, eating at night hunger or emotion? eating throughout the day moving through t

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 21, 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 with Mitchell Abrahams, how to get insurance for free with Larry Berdugo and the best Spring recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer, Naomi Bussin. We specifically discuss: How To Get An Apartment Built in Toronto: What comes first the land or the building? What is the intent of the financier? The lost decade 1990-2000 Low interest/mortgage rates since 2000 Acquiring land Land assembly demolition and redevelopment investment: condominium vs. apartment What works on the land, zoning and market stakeholders How to Get Insurance for Free Life Insurance Corporate Insured Retirement Plan Critical Illness Insurance After 15 years return of premiums Estate Transfer Strategy Insurance as an asset class The Best Spring Recipes: Asp

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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 how to treat Athlete’s Foot naturally with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; how yoga helps you not be an a**hole with Jelayna DaSilva and Heartfulness Mediation with Kim Hansen. We specifically discuss: Treating Athlete’s Foot Naturally: What is Athlete’s Foot? contagious fungus infection How to avoid getting Athlete’s Foot home remedies in your pantry lifestyle approaches to treat Athlete’s Foot herbal remedies – tea tree oil, oil of oregano, probiotics How Yoga Helps You Not Be An A**hole: Taking yoga off the mat yoga as a lifestyle and social practice physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements of the practice how not to be an a**hole taming the demons inside Heartfulness Meditation: putting life into life finding contentment from within living in every moment the p

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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 detoxification with Dr. Gordon Chang, how to advocate in your personal relationship with Carlyle Jansen and moving on from a toxic relationship with Rod MacDonald. We specifically discuss: Top Tips To Detoxification our bodies detoxify naturally assisting our bodies to detoxify toxins build up gradually constant stress builds up toxin over time liver, kidney, intestines, skin detoxifying on an ongoing basis Self-Advocacy in a Personal Relationship expressing yourself in a long-term relationship practice (of saying things) makes perfect timing is important “I like this – I don’t like that” dynamics of long term relationship can these conversations be planned Moving on From a Toxic Relationship First Steps in getting over a relationship recognize that relationships end don’t focus o

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 31, 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 ace a job interview when you’re getting back into the market with Warren Bongard, the truth about collagen with Ryan Foley and an insider’s view of the current restaurant trends in Toronto with Vito Marinuzzi. We specifically discuss: Acing a Job Interview first Impressions are key judgments in the first 5 minutes the most important thing you can do in a job interview don’t be late, don’t sit, maintain eye contact allow the interviewer to speak don’t sell yourself HR insider secrets play defence, not offence most common mistakes that interviewees make post-interview etiquette The Truth About Collagen: what is collagen? why should you supplement with collagen? bovine sourced vs. marine sourced collagen collagen peptides what to look for when buying collagen supplements mole

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 24, 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 manage stress with Tawnya Ritco; the mistakes that derail your fitness with Kathleen Trotter and Natural Nutrition Month with Claire Le Gresley. We specifically discuss: How To Manage Stress: How can you tell if you’re stressed out chronic stress response to chronic stress adrenaline and cortisol back-up sex hormones recognizing stress triggers coping mechanisms diaphragmatic breathing unplugging adaptogens Mistakes that Undermine Fitness: self-sabotage lack of awareness small things add up steady-state cardio vs.interval training strength training – body-weight training caring about calories vs. nutrition density have realistic expectations Natural Nutrition Why is healthy eating so complicated? media’s role and influence experiment vs. immediate acceptance be skeptical

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 24, 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 all about antioxidants with Dr. Gordon Chang; how to avoid yoga injuries with local yogi Tracey Soghrati and optimizing your digestion with Dr. Jodi Larry ND We specifically discuss: All About Antioxidants: the basics antioxidants are not the same free radicals how are antioxidants effective? every disease relates to free radicals inflammation the right and wide variety of antioxidants Can antioxidants ward off illness? Can antioxidants stop aging? Supplements that act as antioxidants Avoiding Yoga Injuries: injuries in class: repetitive strain the evolution of yoga injuries functional movement avoiding injuries in normal practice postural assessment “sitting slump” poses that “pose” problems headstand, handstands and yoga push-ups Optimizing Digestion IBS Irritable Bowel Syndro

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 10, 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 lack of residential rental stock in Toronto with Mitchell Abrahams, Why It’s Sometimes Hard to say “No” with Tonic Sex Expert, Carlyle Jansen and How to Get Your Mojo Back with Tonic’s Coach Rod MacDonald. We specifically discuss: The Lack of New Residential Rental Stock in Toronto: why is there a lack of new residential rental buildings in Toronto? rent control and lack of investment vacancy decontrol condominiums and return on investment the risk of having condominiums as a significant portion of the rental market current government policy and constraining supply affordable vs. market housing Why It Can Sometimes Be Hard To Say “No”: Aziz Ansari and Grace is sexual aggression a common experience? socialization role playing expectation among partners the timing and context

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 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 health benefits of Vitamin D with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; Yoga as a path to self love with Sari Nisker-Fox and old school and new school cookbook recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin. We specifically discuss: Health Benefits of Vitamin D: What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D2 vs. Vitamin D3 What does Vitamin D do for us? Bone health How do we get Vitamin D? Vitamin D made by your body Vitamin D from food Vitamin D from supplements Vitamin D dosage and format Yoga as a Path to Self Love: what does “self love” mean? self love practically what is the importance of self love? is self love relevant in current culture? self love vs. narcissism self love regimen Old School vs. New School Cookbook Recipes: Dumplings: Kreplach vs. Vegetarian Potstickers Chicken Wings: Baked

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 24, 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 health of your gastrointestinal tract with Dr. Gordon Chang; prioritizing pleasure, self love and self care with Tonic natural nutrition expert Claire Le Gresley and what its like to live through a mid-life crisis with Mat Rosenblatt We specifically discuss: The Road to Health is Paved With Good Intestines: the gastrointestinal tract as a source of ailments food allergies irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Ileitis and Colitis Gastrointestinal Tract and auto-immune disease Your microbiome good vs. bad bacteria? bacterial balance How do you help your gastrointestinal health? Nutrient Absorption and Leaky Gut Syndrome Prioritizing Your Pleasure Why should you prioritize your pleasure? Learning How To Take Care of Yourself “Self Love” vs. “Self Care” Start where you ar

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 17, 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 health benefits of Activated Charcoal with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; hard and easy cookbook recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin and multi-generational workouts with mother/daughter personal trainers Jodi and Alexa Farber We specifically discuss: Health Benefits of Activated Charcoal: What is Activated Charcoal? How does Activated Charcoal attract toxins? The traditional use of Activated Charcoal How does Activated Charcoal help kidney health? How does Activated Charcoal help liver function? Activated Charcoal and Cholesterol Activated Charcoal and Digestion The taste of Activated Charcoal The Hard and Easy Cookbook Recipes: Complicated “chefy” recipes vs. everyday recipes Macarons vs. Tiger Cakes “Baking Chez Moi” Dorie Greenspan Roasted Cauliflower “Mozz

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 10, 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 flu prevention by immunity optimization with Tawnya Ritco, why not every truth in your relationships need to be spoken with Carlyle Jansen and exercises for improving your sex life with fitness expert Kathleen Trotter. We specifically discuss: Reducing Sick Days by Immunity Optimization: The top tip to prevent getting the flu Sleep and diet Exercise Supplementation What can you do if you’re already getting sick? Not Every Truth In Your Relationship Needs to be Spoken: Is Honesty Always the Best Policy? What is the intention of your disclosure? Who should you speak to about your relationship? What should you speak about? How do you speak about your relationship? Exercising for Your Sex Life: How does exercise help with your sex life? mood, health, strength, flexibility on top

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 stor

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

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 ar

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 wil

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