The Tonic Talk Show

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 Yog

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 e

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 N

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

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

Welcome to this episode of THE TONIC, terrestrially broadcast on November 18, 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 rekindling passion in long term relationships with sex expert Carlyle Jansen; experiencing your city as if you are a tourist with Restaurateur and Live Event Producer, Mat Rosenblatt; and how to sex up your oatmeal with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer, Naomi Bussin. We specifically discuss: Rekindling Passion: Why do some people stop feeling as much desire as they used to? Is using “helpers” to get in the mood a cop out? Is there something wrong if you don’t feel like having sex regularly? What can you do if you are in a relationship where one of you is not as interested in sex? Tourist in your own City: what makes Toronto such an amazing city? how should you experience the city? what is the best kept event secret in Toronto? what new events are coming to the city? what’s new at the

Welcome to the first episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 11, 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 chlorophyll with Master Herbalist, Joel Thuna; whether you should include marijuana into your yoga practice with Yin Yoga Teacher, Tracey Soghrati; and what is the meaning of the concept of mindfulness with Yogi and Life Coach, Sari Nisker-Fox. We specifically discuss: Chlorophyll: what is it? what does it do for you? who should take it? who shouldn’t take it? Marijuana and Yoga: what are the pros? what are the cons? Mindfulness: what does the concept mean? how can you be mindful? is mindfulness a process or a result?